BTS’ Taehyung’s Paris Fashion Week attendance continues to create buzz even days after the Celine SS26 show. Kim Taehyung has been recognized as a major trendsetter by Forbes. The magazine highlighted Hirono’s living doll that Tae carried to Paris as the emerging trend, succeeding the Labubu craze.
Forbes mentioned BTS’ Taehyung’s impact in the following manner:
“The next big thing. Another Pop Mart plush called the Hirono Living Wild Doll soared in popularity this week after a member of the Korean boyband BTS named V, aka Kim Taehyung, was seen with one at Incheon Airport. Within hours, the same doll sold out on Pop Mart’s website in China with upwards of 500 units reportedly sold. The Hirono Living Wild Doll is currently listed for resale on eBay for as much as $175—more than triple its original price”
Recently, Tae was spotted carrying a Hirono doll as he headed to Paris Fashion Week, and when he returned after attending the Celine Spring show. Since V’s appearance with the Hirono doll, it has been out of stock on Pop Mart’s websites across different countries.
Fans of V were impressed with Forbes’ recognition. Therefore, fans flooded the media platforms with their appreciation for Tae’s impact. One of them wrote that V’s impact is insane.
“his influence is so insane like wdym now a toy is trending because of him”
Fans are proud as Forbes names BTS’ Taehyung a force behind replacing Labubu craze with a Hirono doll
A fan expressed:
“Taehyungie what have you done to us but im not complaining though. V AT CELINE FASHION SHOW TAEHYUNG TAEHYUNG #VxCelineEte26 #VxCELINEPFW #TAEHYUNGxCELINE”
Another fan praised Tae as a fashion icon.
“Fashion icon Taehyung. V AT PARIS FASHION WEEK. CELINE AMBASSADOR TAEHYUNG TAEHYUNG TAEHYUNG #VxCelineEte26 #TAEHYUNGxCELINE #VxCELINEPFW @celineofficial”
An admirer demanded compensation for BTS’ Taehyung, as he gave free promotion to the Hirono doll.
“Give my man some compensation…He literally gave free promotion to that labubu doll whatever it is .. TAEHYUNG TAEHYUNG. V FOR PARIS FASHION WEEK. CELINE AMBASSADOR TAEHYUNG. #TAEHYUNGxCELINE #VxCelineEte26 @celineofficial”
Another fan referred to BTS’ Taehyung as a trendsetter.
“Not only is Tae being a trend setter, these are ACTUALLY cute! I’m sorry, but those Labubu just remind me of those creepy, possessed dolls we saw in every 80s and 90s horror films. Tae said “Nah, I got something better!”
One of V’s followers expressed:
“i could only trust taehyung to free us from the labudemon and he served”
An admirer dubbed the Winter Ahead maker as the blue chip of advertising:
“The Blue Chip of Advertising! Taehyung’s Impact and Influence is Undeniable! V FOR PARIS FASHION WEEK #VxCelineEte26 #VxCELINEPFW CELINEAMBASSADOR TAEHYUNG #TAEHYUNGxCELINE @celineofficial”
Another admirer emphasized V’s impressive impact.
“KIM TAEHYUNG IMPACT. TAEHYUNG TAEHYUNG. V AT CELINE FASHION SHOW. V FOR PARIS FASHION WEEK #VxCelineEte26 #VxCELINEPFW #TAEHYUNGxCELINE @celineofficial”
Another fan thanked BTS’ Taehyung for ending the Labubu trend.
“thank you taehyung for ending that thing”
BTS’ Taehyung’s Celine Cardigan Jacket sold out on the website after his airport appearance
V returned to Korea on October 7, after his time at Paris Fashion Week. The Slow Dancing singer visited the Celine Spring ’26 show on October 5. As he traveled back to Incheon Airport, the K-pop sensation sported a Celine outfit that included a black cardigan jacket in cashmere and black classic pants in wool gabardine.
He paired his attire with a blue Celine scarf, Drugstore Chelsea boots, and a brown Smiling handbag. Shortly after the superstar appeared in the cardigan jacket, it apparently sold out on the fashion label’s online stores.
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Edited by Sroban Ghosh