BTS fans are fuming after discovering that several of V’s fancams on YouTube have been suddenly deleted. This surprising turn of events has sparked a wave of frustration among ARMYs, who have taken to social media to express their discontent.
On September 4, fans noticed that numerous fancams featuring BTS’s V had been removed from the platform, despite having been uploaded years ago. The clips, which had garnered millions of views, are now unavailable due to sudden copyright claims. Notably, V is the only BTS member to have faced such a significant removal of content, raising eyebrows and fueling speculation.
The deletion of these fancams, many of which served as cherished memories of past performances, has led fans to rally in support of their favorite idol. The hashtag “Taehyung is BTS too” has been trending on X (formerly Twitter), reflecting fans' outrage and their demand for fair treatment.
Adding to the confusion, it has been reported that a specific YouTube channel, known for hosting numerous V fancams, has also been taken down. This has only heightened the disappointment and frustration within the BTS fandom.
Speculation about the cause of these deletions is rampant. Some fans suspect that sasaeng fans may be behind the reports leading to the copyright claims. Others believe that HYBE, BTS’s agency, could be involved, potentially claiming copyright infringements to remove the videos. Fans are calling out the agency on social media, urging them to address the situation and ensure that all BTS members receive equal treatment.
.@HYBEOFFICIALtwt @BIGHIT_MUSIC @bts_bighit
— nαnα ⋆ ᵕ̈ (@jmtokyos) September 4, 2024
Why did V's of BTS fancam 'Pied Piper' dissappear and got terminated from "TO MY DARLING V channel" out of nowhere after many years?
HYBE RESPECT TAEHYUNG
HYBE TREAT TAEHYUNG EQUALLY
TAEHYUNG IS BTS TOO
BTS IS SEVEN pic.twitter.com/ESUnWuaGRn
wtf? this is getting ridiculous now!
— zee⁷ ₙₑᵥₐ ₚₗₐᵧ ♡ (@vyoutiful_97) September 5, 2024
HYBE RESPECT TAEHYUNG
HYBE TREAT TAEHYUNG EQUALLY
TAEHYUNG IS BTS TOO
BTS IS SEVEN pic.twitter.com/V86tEt919n
They are not stopping😮💨
— ☁︎ Irish⁷ (@slvtfortae) September 5, 2024
.@HYBEOFFICIALtwt @BIGHIT_MUSIC @bts_bighit
Why did V's of BTS fan cam 'So What" disappear and get terminated from the "MOMBO" channel out of nowhere after many years?
HYBE RESPECT TAEHYUNG
HYBE TREAT TAEHYUNG EQUALLY
TAEHYUNG IS BTS TOO
BTS IS SEVEN pic.twitter.com/lukaHKYekd
Interestingly, those in charge of the copyright claims may know that they don't necessarily have to request the removal of the videos. Instead, they could have opted to keep the content up while ensuring that the original uploaders would not earn any revenue from it. This alternative would have preserved the videos as part of BTS’s online legacy while addressing any copyright concerns.
As of now, BIGHIT MUSIC, BTS’s management company, has not commented on the situation. Fans continue to voice their anger, pointing out that while the deletions have affected V’s videos, the fancams of other BTS members remain untouched. The reason behind this discrepancy remains unclear, leaving fans anxiously awaiting an explanation from the involved parties.