Controversy Surrounds BTS V’s “Layover”Images in Upcoming Project
Recent developments have stirred up a significant controversy among fans of BTS regarding the exclusion of V’s solo album “Layover”images in the upcoming project titled BTS 7 Moments. Scheduled for a teaser unveiling on March 17, 2025, by BIGHIT MUSIC and HYBE LABELS, this project features a 3D Visualizer that highlights a distinctive silver album, accessed via a minuscule chip.
Named DISK, the album offers a glimpse of black and white visuals featuring all seven BTS members—RM, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook—focused on their respective solo endeavors. However, it has raised eyebrows as V’s imagery appears to be sourced from a magazine pictorial rather than his authentic debut project, “Layover.”
Fan Reactions and Concerns
The decision to overlook the concept photos from “Layover”has left many of V’s supporters feeling frustrated. They argue that HYBE LABELS and BIGHIT MUSIC failed to recognize the compelling artistic vision that V, whose real name is Kim Taehyung, demonstrated in his multitude of released concept photos. Rather than featuring these creative visuals, the team has opted for a magazine photograph, igniting considerable indignation among fans.
“Atp I’m convinced the way hybe treated layover like Voldemort cuz he’s not working with hybe team…likeeee this is so weird, other members’ photoshoot literally from their music but not taehyung,”tweeted a fan on X.
“I’m so done with you. you totally forgot V’s layover and used that magazine’s picture instead…,”wrote a user.
“Sorry, not buying. If you can’t represent all 7 members’ music equally, you’re being unfair. There’s no pic from Layover here,”another added.
Speculation has emerged suggesting that the exclusion of “Layover”visuals may be linked to an ongoing legal issue involving former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin, who was instrumental in producing the album and collaborates closely with V. This situation has led fans to question the fairness of the representation given to each member’s music in the BTS 7 Moments project.
“So bc mhj was responsible for the layover visual concept yall and hybe gonna pretend like it doesn’t exist or what??? Both you and that company are pathetic, my God!”a fan expressed.
“”mhj has a copyright” so the beef with her is more important than Tae’s debut album being acknowledged in the chapter 2 memories?? are you telling me hybe will avoid Layover just like they stopped mentioning borahae after failing to copyright it?”commented another fan.
“Hybe could’ve easily chosen any of these 2 because yeontan was quite literally the face of layover as tae wanted to immortalise his lil baby through his debut album but that fvkass company’s beef with mhj…. We can’t be having one thing in peace,”added a user.
Insights into Upcoming Releases: BTS 7 Moments and RUN BTS Poly Highlight Package
On March 5, 2025, BIGHIT MUSIC unveiled plans to release not only BTS 7 Moments but also the RUN BTS Poly Highlight Package. Details about these products remain scarce, heightening anticipation among the fandom. Official product information is expected to be disclosed on March 18, 2025, at 3 PM KST, with pre-orders starting the following day, March 19, 2025, at 11 AM KST. The merchandise is scheduled for public sale on April 2, 2025.
As for the RUN BTS Poly Highlight Package, more information will be revealed on April 7, 2025, at 12 PM KST. Many fans speculate that this package ties into BTS’s beloved variety show, RUN BTS. Pre-orders are set to initiate on April 8, 2025, at 11 AM KST, with a release date of April 24, 2025.
V’s Military Service Update
In other significant news, Kim Taehyung announced his promotion to Sergeant No. 2 on Weverse on March 3, 2025. He is honored as a Special Force Warrior. Taehyung, who began his military service on December 11, 2023, is expected to complete his duties and be discharged in June 2025.