When your best friend is one of the busiest global stars on the planet and still manages to send you a heartfelt video message for your show’s finale—you know it’s real.
On August 1, 2025, the final episode of The Seasons: Park Bo-gum’s Cantabile aired on KBS2, closing a beautiful five-month journey of music, conversation, and charm. And right when fans thought they’d seen it all—BTS’s V popped up on the screen, casually dropping warmth, loyalty, and a tiny bombshell about BTS’s next album.
Let’s rewind.
Taehyung (V) and Park Bo-gum have been friends for a decade now. They’re not your average “we once posed together at a show” celebrity duo—they’re ride-or-die, vacation-together, support-each-other-at-every-award-show kind of close. So of course, Bo-gum texted him asking, “Hey Taehyung, when are you coming on the show?” Taehyung’s reply? He couldn’t be there in person—because, no big deal, he’s in the U.S. working on BTS’s comeback album—but he wasn’t about to leave his friend hanging on a finale.
Cue the surprise video message.
“Hello, this is V of BTS,” he said, looking cozy but sincere. “Since it’s Bo-gum hyung’s final episode of Cantabile, I filmed this video message. He asked me to appear, but I’m currently in the U.S. working on our next album, so unfortunately I couldn’t make it. I’m really disappointed. I hope we get to record something together someday.”
Pause for collective screaming—because yes, you read that right. BTS is working on an album. And V just low-key confirmed it during a moment meant to celebrate someone else. That’s multitasking we admire.
He also addressed fans, saying, “To all who cherished and loved Cantabile, I hope your time watching Bo-gum hyung became a precious memory. We’ll return next spring with a great album, so please look forward to BTS’s music as well. We’ll work hard. Thank you.”
In 30 seconds, Taehyung managed to:
- Congratulate his best friend
- Apologize for being too busy taking over the world
- Tease a BTS comeback
- Still sound like the warmest, most thoughtful person on TV
And let’s talk about Cantabile. This wasn’t just a show. It was a space that let Park Bo-gum shine in his softest, most elegant form—interviewing artists, playing piano, being the calm presence in a noisy world. That Taehyung recognized how much it meant to Bo-gum, and still showed up for the finale, says everything about their friendship.
Was it over-the-top? Nope. Did he need background dancers, flashy editing, or dramatic music? Not at all. Just a camera, some sincerity, and a reminder that even global megastars can still be thoughtful, loyal friends.
So while the curtain closed on Cantabile, it opened a new wave of anticipation for BTS. And in the middle of all that, it reminded fans why we love them so much—not just for the music, but for the human beings they are.
V didn’t need to be in the studio to make an impact. He just needed a minute of screen time and his usual emotional honesty. And just like that, ARMY and Bo-gum fans alike had tears in their eyes—and something new to look forward to.
Ten years of friendship. One simple message. And another reason to love Kim Taehyung.
