BTS' V marked his 30th birthday with a series of large-scale fan projects, but what was intended as a celebration has prompted unusual criticism across online fan communities.
International fan groups organised several high-profile tributes to honour the singer, including a permanent stone bench installed at the Palace of Versailles and a commercial aircraft wrapped with celebratory imagery. While supporters praised the creativity and symbolism, critics questioned priorities, transparency and how far fan-led projects should go.
