Kim Taehyung, known to millions as V of BTS, is back in South Korea. But he left behind more than fashion week memories.
A short video of Kim Taehyung savoring a pistachio croissant in Paris went viral—nearly ten million views—and somehow became fuel for a dating rumour linking him to Korean idol Jang Won-young.
Pistachio Croissant, Ice Cream & Consequences
Kim Taehyung’s trip to Paris for the 2025 Celine shows included a late-night visit to Maxim’s, high fashion, and yes—shopping sprees. But what caught attention was a casual clip: V ordering a pistachio croissant and ice cream at La Pistacherie in Paris.
The clip is spontaneous, unscripted, charming. It shows Kim Taehyung laughing, enjoying dessert, off-duty. And that simplicity? It stirred chaos.
Enter Jang Won-young. She was also at the MIU MIU event that day. When a Korean fashion site asked her about her favorite dessert, she casually mentioned she loves pistachio ice cream.
That offhand comment, in fan-land logic, became the smoking gun. An article on Koreaboo drew a connection — “They both like pistachio” — and boom: dating rumour born.
Fans were predictably split. Some teased, others exploded in fandom wars. Many defended Kim Taehyung, saying linking dessert preferences to romance is absurd. Others poked fun at the meme potential. One fan tweeted, “He just wanted croissant, leave him alone.”
A Pattern in K-Pop Rumours
This isn’t new. BTS members have long faced wild dating speculations. RM and Blackpink’s Jisoo were once rumored to date over a museum visit. Jungkook linked to aespa’s Winter. Jimin and actress Song Da Eun were similarly trailed by TikTok “evidence.” Some rumours get confirmed (years later), most don’t.
Kim Taehyung has often stayed silent—neither confirming nor denying. His team did not issue a statement on the Jang Won-young rumour (yet). Meanwhile, fans continue to defend, mock, analyze.
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FAQ
Q: Did Kim Taehyung confirm dating Jang Won-young?
A: No official confirmation. Neither Kim Taehyung nor his agency responded to the rumours at time of writing.
Q: Why a pistachio croissant?
A: It’s simply what Kim Taehyung ordered at La Pistacherie in Paris. The viral clip shows him treating himself after the Celine show.
Q: Has Kim Taehyung been linked to idols before?
A: Yes—past rumours have tied him to Jennie (Blackpink), though no formal statements were made either way.
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