BTS' V's overwhelming presence at Paris Fashion Week

BTS's V cemented his status as a global fashion icon at Paris Fashion Week.

　On the 5th, V attended the Celine Summer 2026 Collection fashion show held at the Parc National de Saint-Cloud, located in the suburbs of Paris, France. That day, V showcased a stylish ensemble, pairing a classic, well-tailored brown long coat with a leopard-print tie as a statement piece.

　Having captured global attention from the moment he departed for Paris, V's appearance at Paris Fashion Week once again sent shockwaves through the fashion world.

　According to Talkwalker, which provides social media data, on the 5th when the Céline show took place, posts mentioning V on X (formerly Twitter) reached 9.2 million, with engagement – reflecting comments, likes, and shares on related content – hitting 33 million.

　By 3am on the 6th, the day after the show, V-related posts had surged to 18.3 million, with engagement exceeding 77 million – overwhelming figures proving his formidable presence.

　Unlike other fashion shows, Celine's event was exclusively for industry professionals, leaving many fans to watch V from afar. WWD (Women's Wear Daily) reported that, unable to approach the show, numerous fans formed queues along roads and in car parks to catch a glimpse of V.

　One fan shared several blurry videos and photos, stating "After travelling an hour by bus, walking an hour and a half through the park, and waiting two hours under the scorching sun hoping to catch a glimpse, this footage shot from 100 metres away may be blurry, but it makes me just as happy as an HD close-up. I came here to support V, and knowing ARMY is cheering him on is enough." Hearing the fans' cheers from afar, V stopped, waved, and greeted them, delivering a moment of profound emotion.

　V demonstrated his natural sociability, chatting amiably with overseas celebrities such as Céline's CEO Céline Merle. He particularly drew praise from fashion insiders by meticulously checking the requests of fashion media representatives lined up for interviews and adapting his approach to each outlet's distinct concept. Witnessing this, Kati Chitrakon, CNN Style editor and journalist, confessed “I'm embarrassed to say it, but I think I've become a fan of V."

　Although V was unfortunately absent from the fashion shows, crowds of fans who had come specifically to see him filled the streets of Paris day and night wherever he went. In Paris, all aspects of V's presence drew intense interest; footage of him eating a croissant in a café garnered a staggering 15 million views and 2.5 million likes in just one day, demonstrating the extraordinary level of attention he commanded.