When it comes to visuals, there’s Taehyung… and then there’s everyone else trying to keep up. Recently, a new photo of V went viral, and instead of people just admiring how flawless he looked (as usual), the internet decided to drag a 5th gen idol into the conversation. The comparisons? Brutal. The ridicule? Even worse.
It all started when fans and netizens began placing side-by-side shots of Taehyung and this younger idol, and let’s just say the reactions were not kind. Comments poured in, pointing out the obvious: some people have “it,” and some people are still searching for it in the clearance aisle. While Taehyung was praised for his timeless, natural elegance, the other idol became the unfortunate punchline of memes, jokes, and sarcastic commentary.
For older ARMYs, this is nothing new. Taehyung has been setting the visual standard for over a decade. Every few years, a new idol is hyped as “the next V,” and every time the internet is reminded—there is no “next V.” There’s only one, and he’s already here, still outshining everyone without even trying.
What makes this whole thing even funnier (and a little sad) is that Taehyung wasn’t even doing anything controversial. He was just existing, looking effortlessly perfect in a photo, and suddenly someone else’s entire career trajectory got dragged into a public debate. That’s the level of influence we’re talking about—Taehyung doesn’t just trend, he resets the measuring stick.
Of course, some fans defended the younger idol, pointing out that comparisons are unfair. And that’s true—because no one should be compared to Taehyung in the first place. It’s like entering a bicycle into a race with a Ferrari. Both can move, but the results are already decided.
At the end of the day, the conversation only proves what ARMY has always known: Taehyung’s visuals are in a league of their own. You can’t manufacture charisma, you can’t fake elegance, and you definitely can’t outshine someone who redefines “standard” just by stepping in front of a camera.
So the internet had its fun, the memes were made, and another 5th gen idol learned the hard way—being compared to V is not a compliment. It’s a career hazard.
