BTS’s V’s first magazine cover since his military discharge has sparked an explosive response from fans worldwide, leading to a complete sellout. The September issue of ″W Korea,″ featuring V on the cover, gained immense popularity immediately upon its release. V’s striking visuals in the pictorial, captured just a month after his discharge, have earned him the title of ″the ultimate self-care expert.″

On the 5th, W Korea shared a video on its official social media, teasing, ″Charming, uneven eyes, a mole on the lip, a languid voice. A visual that overwhelms the scene with just his appearance. Who is this mysterious figure? The cover artist will be revealed tomorrow.″ The video attracted over 20 million views, heightening fans’ anticipation.

As soon as pre-orders opened for fan club members, all six covers and the set version sold out on Weverse. K-Town4U topped the pre-order charts for two consecutive weeks, while REEPOP, a K-pop platform in the UK and Europe, reported that the release sold out within ten days.

In South Korea, the magazine dominated the real-time bestseller lists on online bookstores like Kyobo Bookstore, Aladdin, and Yes24, securing the top six spots. It also claimed the first to eighth positions on the daily bestseller list. The enthusiasm extended to Japan, where it ranked first to tenth in the K-pop magazine and photo book category on Rakuten, and V’s magazine occupied 17 of the top 20 spots on Qoo10. Additionally, it reached the top of Universal Music Japan’s bestseller list, underscoring V’s immense popularity.

Meanwhile, V is set to throw the first pitch at the LA Dodgers home game on the 25th (local time). Following the announcement, ticket sales surged fivefold within a day, with seats near home plate selling out in hours. To celebrate this special occasion, fans are organizing various global events, including giant banners, aerial banners, and social contribution advertising projects.

V’s magazine covers and news of his first pitch highlight his continued influence even after his military service. Fans believe his activities will further elevate K-pop’s global profile, and V plans to maintain connections with his audience through various engagements.