In a delightful twist of musical fate, the influence of BTS members on their dedicated ARMY fans continues to make waves, extending far beyond their own discography. During BTS’s Weverse livestreams, the group frequently introduces fans to new music, whether intentionally or just for the sheer enjoyment of sharing tunes.
Often, when a BTS member mentions or plays a song by another artist on their social media or livestreams, ARMYs rush to show their support for the artist, fostering a sense of musical camaraderie. Likewise, artists who receive a shoutout from a BTS member express their gratitude for the recognition.
Recently, BTS’s V treated fans to a nearly 10-minute livestream, during which he casually chatted with his devoted followers and played several songs. Among these tracks was “UP!” by Lil Vada and DonnySolo, a tune that V had previously showcased, instantly propelling it into the playlists of countless ARMYs.
V’s genuine appreciation for “UP!” captured the attention of Los Angeles-based duo Lil Vada and DonnySolo, who made an unexpected move by featuring BTS’s V in their official music video for the song. Released on September 2, the video commenced with a clip from BTS’s V during his August 28 livestream, accompanied by the caption, “Wardrobe inspired by Kim Taehyung of BTS.” Further acknowledging V’s involvement, the video’s YouTube description included wardrobe credits for the K-pop sensation.
Lil Vada, clearly thrilled by the collaboration, even shared a side-by-side photo of himself with V, both donning outfits inspired by the BTS member. In a heartwarming display of support, Lil Vada encouraged his own fanbase to explore V’s upcoming EP, “Layover,” while showering praise on his recently released track, “Love Me Again.”
As expected, ARMYs wasted no time in spotting V’s delightful “cameo.” The comment sections on YouTube and Lil Vada’s Instagram post about the song were soon inundated with a tidal wave of support from the dedicated fans of BTS.
