Netizens are reacting to BTS V and Eric Nam’s adorable interaction.
On an online forum, netizens discussed a clip of Eric Nam running into V during his interview at ‘2025 Paradise Art Night.’ The video, originally uploaded by Dazed Korea, showed the singer being interviewed when he suddenly spotted V approaching.
Despite Eric Nam being in the middle of an interview, V rushed over and gave him a huge hug, leading them to immediately say how “it’s been forever” since they last met. Eric Nam casually asked V how he had been, and V suddenly stepped back, realizing he had just interrupted the interview.
#V & Eric Nam at Paradise Art Night 2025
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TAEHYUNG AT FRIEZE SEOUL pic.twitter.com/9BaHVoGbed
— BTS Updates, News & Charts ⁷ (@_BTSMoments_) September 1, 2025
The two then appeared together in one frame, with Eric Nam asking V when he plans to call it a night and telling viewers he will also retire then.
Seeing this, K-netizens described V as like a “puppy” or “a true kitten,” playful and affectionate as he leaned against Eric Nam.
진짜 야옹 이라고 할거같아 pic.twitter.com/Yb5gpVj7Ag
— 라뱌 (@ilykv_) September 1, 2025
Many also commented that “they look so happy to see each other,” adding that they felt “like part of the actual interaction, genuinely happy to see V and Eric Nam together.”
For those who wondered about their closeness, K-netizens pointed out that BTS often appeared on Arirang TV programs such as ‘After School Club,’ which Eric Nam once hosted, and that this is likely how their friendship formed.
Eric nam once said: “V is just V we don’t reaally need to explain that” pic.twitter.com/Zr3XOnxpDn
— taina (@thvique) September 1, 2025
Reactions include:
“Wow, the two of them look great together. Eric Nam’s reaction is so genuineㅋㅋㅋ V is so cute.”
“His visuals are insane. Their combination is amazing.”
“They’re overflowing with charm, the two of them look so warm together.”
“So cute, V is such an aegyo master.”
“Wow, V is crazy handsome.”
“The atmosphere between them is warm, it’s such a feel-good meeting.”
“Eric Nam, it’s been a while. The two of them look wholesome together.”
“He was so happy to see him that I feel thankful too~ㅋㅋ Meeting someone he likes so much and becoming all puppy-like is adorable.”
“Is there even anyone V isn’t close with?”
“V is so friendly. Truly heartwarming.”
“Wow, I knew Eric Nam and BTS were close back in the day when they appeared often on Arirang TV, but I didn’t expect them to still greet each other so warmlyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ It’s nice to see Eric Nam like this since I was curious about what he’s been up to.”
“He really does look happy to see himㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ”
“This reminds me of when the members used to appear on Arirang TV. Eric, please don’t retireㅎㅎ”
“V has such puppy-like vibesㅋㅋㅋ It’s nice to see.”
“Before BTS blew up, they used to appear often on ASC, the Arirang TV show Eric Nam hostedㅋㅋ These days Eric is active in the US, so this really feels like a reunion after a long time.”
“Eric Nam’s been active overseas. It’s been a while since he did activities here in Korea.”
“They’re so happy to see each other that I feel like reacting the same way.”
“It looks so nice. I feel the joy too somehow.”
“Hul, why do I also feel happy with themㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ”
“V is just leaving work, but why are people saying Eric Nam is retiringㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ”
“What, I feel so glad too. It’s been ages since I saw Eric Nam, so happyㅠㅠ V is adorable.”
“I feel happy myselfㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ They used to hang out—Eric would cook pasta at home and even play him songs he was working on.”
“Just from the video I feel happyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ It’s heartwarming.”
“So jealous, I also want to be friends with Taehyungㅠㅠ”
“I seriously feel happy tooㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ It’s so nice to see.”
“Wow, it’s my favorite combination: a warm guy x a handsome guy.”
“Wait, how is V this close with Eric Namㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ”
“They must have had a connection before? They look so happy to see each other, both are so cute.”
Meanwhile, ‘2025 Paradise Art Night‘ marked the start of Frieze Seoul art week, held at Paradise City Art Space in Incheon.
What are your thoughts? Do you remember when BTS used to appear on ‘ASC’?
