BTS V’s Shirtless Photos Spark Fierce Backlash

BTS V is facing controversy over shirtless photos in his new photobook.

The 278-page photobook shows V in many styles and poses. He helped plan and shoot it all. This is his follow-up to the 2024 “TYPE 1” photobook.

BIGHIT MUSIC and V teased the album with several photos. Two topless shots caught eyes—and not in a good way for some fans and netizens.

Critics say V’s shirtless pics are just a sales gimmick to push fans into buying the photobook, not artistic choice.

“when the music isn’t selling”
— hannie (@iamjendu)

“like HIS FANS say ‘when the music ain’t selling’”
— Lia (@ChanelxRubyjane)

“i guess its time to strip when the music ain’t selling”
— B (@CE69INE)

Posts on X (formerly Twitter) also slammed the shirtless look.

“Why do men always think they are giving everything just bcs they take off their shirts? Its giving this”
— nay ✦ (@ibratzone_)

But fans pushed back hard with proof V’s music and photobooks sell out fast.

“When the music and photobooks are selling.”
— Taehyung YouTube (@BTSV_Youtube)

The debate is live: Are V’s topless shots just hype for sales? Or real art? What do you think? Sound off in the comments!