“He is a gem” - Taehyung melts fans’ hearts after going live to share a simple Christmas gift from a taxi driver

On December 22, BTS' Taehyung briefly went live to share an unexpected moment from his ride home. The K-pop idol said the livestream had one purpose. It is to show off a small but meaningful surprise he had received. V explained that while returning home in a taxi, the driver suddenly handed him a Christmas present, which was a Turkish chocolate. After receiving the present, the 29-year-old reacted with visible excitement.

V thanked the driver repeatedly before deciding fans needed to see it too. He appeared in Chrome Hearts glasses, a brown cap with the letter “A” written on it. The artist wore a white-and-green T-shirt, layered beneath a black coat. After showing the chocolates, the Winter Bear singer wrapped up the broadcast without further discussion.

Soon after the live ended, Tayas Gida, the company behind Tuvana Chocolate, shared a message of thanks. The brand expressed appreciation after Taehyung featured their product. A quiet taxi moment turned into unexpected global attention, with many fans are now hailing V for being "humble."

"Imagine being this rich yet humble and finding happiness in little things and sharing it with us. Im not settling for anything less!😭 he is a gem!!," an X user commented.

Fans described V as having a “big heart” and praised how he appreciated “the act of kindness” more than the gift itself. Admirers also called him “adorable” and “sweet." They highlighted how he showed “true joy” and “thankfulness” over a simple gesture, leading him to go live.

Others keep commenting, saying that Taehyung is very "precious.”

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BTS' Taehyung lands Vogue Japan December cover

Taehyung remains active with high-profile fashion work. This month brings another major appearance for him, as he will grace the cover of Vogue Japan for its February 2026 issue. The magazine confirmed the cover reveal date, which is set for December 24.

BTS' V for Vogue Japan (Image via X/@voguejp)

The news follows his attendance at Vogue World: Hollywood, held on October 26, at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles. The Bangtan Boy was seated between Dakota Johnson and Cynthia Erivo during the show.

Earlier, Vogue Japan released a separate digital cover, which featured a James Dean-inspired theme. V wore a leather jacket with denim styling. The concept reflected the late actor’s image and attitude. The digital release arrived one day before the Los Angeles event.

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Following their military enlistment, the septet has been actively hosting live sessions. Recently, Taehyung has joined BTS' joint lives and also held separate live streams to connect with fans as their comeback approaches.

Edited by Shreya Jha