Happy birthday IU! Times her friendship with BTS V melted everyone's hearts

It's a well-known fact that once someone forms a friendship with any BTS member, that bond tends to last a long, long time. Whether it's Halsey, Coldplay, or even the Wooga Squad ¡ª these friendships show just how genuine the seven BTS members ¡ª Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook ¡ª truly are.

So, it wasn't surprising when, on May 15, an alleged photo of BTS member V (aka Kim Taehyung) and singer IU (aka Lee Ji-eun) dining together at a luxury restaurant in Seoul quickly spread across online communities and social media platforms. The two have been friends for quite some time now.

Celebrating IU's birthday?

One netizen claimed, "I saw V at MOSU TTTTTT.¡± They added, ¡°I was always calm no matter what celebrity I ran into... but V ¡ª I'm not even a fan, and he's not human. His skin looked like it was blurred 100 percent, and his face is 100 percent eyes... I'm still awestruck. Well, at least I got to take a pic(?)."

The text on the picture:

"I was stunned even when I saw any celebrity...
I wasn't even a fan, but he had such a strong presence...
It felt like he ate 100 collagen capsules by himself...
Even his skin is like 100% perfect...
I'm still amazed..."
+ https://t.co/rD4fhJKq63

¡ª ? (@yoshinoriruto) May 15, 2025

Soon after the photos went viral, some netizens began to wonder if V and IU had dined together to celebrate the soloist's 32nd birthday, which falls on May 16.

IU and V's friendship

The two have been close friends for years, and their interactions have consistently melted the hearts of fans. While they aren't frequently seen together in public, their mutual support speaks volumes. Here's a look at some of their most iconic moments:

V on IU's Palette show

The BTS singer appeared on IU's show Palette, specifically in the episode titled "V'egin Again." It was both a celebration of their friendship and a way to promote V's solo album, Layover. The two were so comfortable with each other that fans could genuinely feel their bond through their candid conversations and laughter.

Love Wins All ¨C BTS

The BTS (not the band but behind-the-scenes) footage of Love Wins All showcased just how close the two are. V and IU were seen laughing, relaxing, and working together as they created the emotional track and music video that touched many hearts.

Tae-jun and Ji-hye's story

Fans affectionately named their Love Wins All characters Tae-jun (played by V) and Ji-hye (played by IU). One standout moment was the photo booth scene, where the pair took pictures in wedding attire ¡ª a moment fans adored. V even shared the photos on Instagram with the caption, "Taejun Ji-hye be happy."

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Love Wins All alternate ending

While the original music video had a tragic ending ¡ª with Tae-jun and Ji-hye dying together ¡ª IU surprised fans during her world tour by presenting an alternate version with a happy ending. This unexpected twist brought closure to many fans and put an end to the ongoing social media debate about the true conclusion of the story.

V attends IU's concert

Taehyung, who is currently serving in the military, took time off to attend IU's final HEREH World Tour concert in Seoul on September 22, 2024, to show support. He wasn't alone¡ªfellow BTS member J-Hope was also spotted at the event, joining him in cheering IU on during her grand finale performance. He posted the photos from the concert on Instagram stories.

V attends IU's concert

With their effortless chemistry and mutual admiration, IU and V have given fans some truly unforgettable moments. Now, after their recent public outing and a string of cherished collaborations, fans are already asking for one more project together ¡ª hoping this duo isn't done creating magic just yet.