The group BTS’s playful debate over their ages while welcoming the 2026 New Year has become a hot topic among fans.

During a Weverse LIVE broadcast for the New Year countdown, BTS members welcomed the 2026 "Year of the Black Dragon" together. In the broadcast, the members mentioned that the youngest member, Jungkook, born in 1997, had turned 30, announcing that the entire group had now joined the "30s club".

The members engaged in a heated discussion over the number "30," calculating their respective international ages. They had cute squabbles, wanting to appear even a year younger by saying things like, "I'm still 32," or "I'm 33." They also brought laughter as they sorted out their complicated hierarchy, noting for a member whose birthday hadn't passed yet, "We are the same age for nine months".

 and the members tried to reach an agreement to "only use international age from now on," showing a friendly side no different from any other group of peers. Jin, while showing his visual confidence by saying he enjoys being praised, also added practical advice to stay healthy, noting that as they age, "Every year feels different".

The conversation that started with the age debate naturally led to the team's future. The members strengthened their resolve and shared earnest wishes for their 2026 activities as a full group, saying, "I hope BTS does well," and "Let's have a successful comeback and hit it big with the album".

Fans who watched the video sent their support, saying, "I can't believe they are all in their 30s," "It's great to see their boyish chemistry even as they get older," and "I hope BTS soars high in 2026 with the energy of the Black Dragon."