ARMYs Voice Frustration Over Lack Of Security For BTS's V At Paris Airport

BTS is one of the most famous musical groups in the world, and, as such, they stop fans and locals alike in their tracks, even when they’re not present.

ARMYs in Piccadilly Circus, London watching BTS’s Samsung ad in August | @hoitab/Twitter

While the group’s global impact is incredible, it can lead to downsides when the members’ safety is at risk in public settings.

A sasaeng running after BTS in Sweden in 2016

Luckily, many ARMYs have been proactive in keeping the group safe during their travels, creating fan projects such as the Purple Ribbon Project, and sharing helpful guidelines for airport etiquette to maintain a respectful distance from the group while continuing to show support.

<ARMY Airport Etiquette Campaign> ✈

Let's be ARMY who can keep safety at the airport.

ARMY is the face of BTS.

*We took over the original ‘이아손 프로젝트 (ARMY hold hands project)’ to make a long-term & sustainable campaign in collab with @nice_ARMY_ Please spread the word! pic.twitter.com/mWgOhadNXY

— BTS 독려연합 (@BTS_KR_ARMY) May 13, 2018

This year, multiple members have flown internationally for their individual schedules. Their travels through the airport have mostly been smooth. When there have been cases of people getting too close to the stars, BTS’s assigned security team has been able to step in to mitigate.

BTS’s V in New York in August | celebritynycmoment/YouTube

Recently, BTS’s V flew to Paris for his own schedule. After four days in Paris, teasing ARMYs with various artsy and sexy photos from his trip, he returned to the airport in Paris for another flight.

Fans immediately noticed his cool, rockstar look in a trendy fringe leather jacket. He warmed hearts with his thoughtful actions, happily waving to waiting ARMYs as he made his way to his flight.

ARMYs also noticed that the top star seemingly had only one security team member, and it was his manager.

thank god for taehyung’s manager! 😳
have a safe flight taehyung 🫶 pic.twitter.com/aLn70faGWo

— KTHP (@taeperforms) November 19, 2022

As crowds in the airport drew closer to V, he was accompanied by only his manager and a female staff member who walked ahead of them, leading the group through the building.

kim taehyung ♡ HAVE A SAFE FLIGHT pic.twitter.com/VmUIWWYN79

— َ (@tekookmoments) November 19, 2022

While ARMYs were grateful to V’s manager for keeping him safe, they were frustrated with BIGHIT MUSIC for seemingly sending V with inadequate security, especially after bodyguards surrounded him on the way to France.

BTS’s V at the airport on the way to Paris | @TataLovesArt2/Twitter

Fans shared their gratitude for the manager for helping V navigate the crowds of people while also calling attention to the lack of security.

Thank Allah,Taehyung has his manager with him.. but Hybe should have strong security for him!
HAVE A SAFE FLIGHT TAEHYUNG! pic.twitter.com/XtBiSh5oxG

— 나 피사⁷🍒 INDIGO💙 (@nafisa_007) November 19, 2022

thanks to Taehyung's manager for doing his job right. have a safe flight taehyung, my love! pic.twitter.com/ESFucaB9RV

— َ (@tekookmoments) November 19, 2022

Thank God Taehyung have his manager with him.. but hybe should send bodyguards with him..
HAVE A SAFE FLIGHT TAEHYUNG.#뷔 #TAEHYUNG #김태형 #태태 #テテ #BTS #방탄소년단 #kimtaehyung pic.twitter.com/HmfqBBfw9u

— Daily JJK & KTH UPDATES ♡ (@jeontk_kookv) November 19, 2022

Taehyung leaving Paris. KIM TAEHYUNG ♡ HAVE A SAFE FLIGHT. But HYPE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WHERE'S HIS BODYGUARDS???? FUVK OFF SH!TTE PPL!!#뷔 #TAEHYUNG #김태형 #태태 #テテ #BTS #방탄소년단 #haveasafeflighttaehyung pic.twitter.com/Awmu2IZeb6

— Daily JJK & KTH UPDATES ♡ (@jeontk_kookv) November 19, 2022

Luckily, V was able to safely make his way through the airport without any serious issues, but fans are hoping he’ll be sent with more security in the future.