Recently, the director of BTS‘s “SWIM” music video received massive hate comments after a photo was posted on their Instagram.
The photo showed the director kneeling in front of the seven members, with the caption, “I could spend a lifetime watching you.”
However, the photo sparked controversy online, as some felt it was sexual while others felt it was misogynistic.
As the issue escalated, the director ultimately deleted the photo in question. But not long after, V posted the deleted photo on his Instagram story.
Fans praised V for taking matters into his own hands and shutting down the controversy.
Taehyung who is for the women. taehyung who’s always stood up for what’s right. taehyung who always puts parasocial freaks back in their place. taehyung who’s one of the very few idols in kpop industry who actually has balls. Taehyung who is the greenest flag. https://t.co/0H1GS0RzBL
— ꪜ ⁷✧ (@thvismuse) September 29, 2026
These men more feminist than some of the people here. If you are preaching feminism for likes and shit then please leave https://t.co/19aR5fTwFg
— Kel⁷ (@userjk_1997) September 29, 2026
He never gaf 🙂↕️ https://t.co/ewRjCIlINn
— 🌷 (@petalthvv) September 29, 2026
taehyung is such a “don’t worry, i’ll handle it” type of man ugh he’s insanely sexy https://t.co/REPwZEX7TY
— 🍋 (@fatherhyungs) September 29, 2026