BTS member V is once again making waves online after sharing a short but captivating dance performance filmed in Paris.
The 28-second TikTok video quickly became a global hit, garnering 9.7 million views in just 21 hours as BTS prepared to perform at the Stade de France for the final European legs of their “ARIRANG” world tour.
According to AllKPop, on July 16 KST, V uploaded the clip to his personal TikTok account, @tete, with the simple caption, “Lights out!” He also tagged dancer and video creator Dyson Campbell along with six members of the production team who helped create the performance.
The video shows V dancing with performers dressed in matching white outfits. Together, they offer clean choreography full of fluid rotations, controlled footwork and perfectly synchronized movements.
Combined with exquisite camerawork and elegant editing, the performance resembles a professionally produced hip-hop music video despite its short length.
Fans responded to the upload immediately. In 21 hours, the clip reached 9.7 million views, earned 4.8 million likes, received approximately 97,000 comments and was shared more than 323,000 times, demonstrating the singer’s continued influence on social media.
BTS V Trends with Viral Paris TikTok
Fellow BTS member Jungkook’s surprise appearance in the comments added even more excitement. He jokingly asked, “When did you shoot this? LOL,” prompting enthusiastic reactions from fans, KTrenz reported.
His playful message quickly attracted hundreds of thousands of likes as ARMYs enjoyed seeing members interact online.
Many fans praised V’s dancing, highlighting his precise movements and strong stage presence. Others highlighted the video’s choreography, backup dancers, and cinematic editing.
On X, formerly known as Twitter, supporters celebrated the return of “TikToker Taehyung”, while many described the performance as one of his most elegant dance uploads yet.
The excitement spread beyond Korea. Fans from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Iran and many other countries filled the comments section of TikTok with messages of admiration. Many have also expressed hope that V will one day visit their countries, reflecting the global support he continues to receive.
The viral upload came just 10 days after another major milestone for the BTS star. On July 6, V became the first male K-pop idol to surpass 75 million followers on TikTok. He is also the sixth male musician across all genres worldwide to reach that number, further highlighting his growing global digital presence.
The timing of the video also caught fans’ attention. Filmed in Paris, the dance clip arrived shortly before BTS took to the stage at the Stade de France on July 17 and 18.
