Archive · 30 Jul 2025
BTS V Wants ARMY to Revive Purple Ribbon Project for Safety
V from BTS wants the band's fans, called ARMY, to bring back the Purple Ribbon Project.
This project helps keep the band safe at places like airports.
In the past, fans would create organized lines with purple ribbons, giving the band space to move without being mobbed.
V has been feeling stressed by the crowds and wants to be able to greet fans properly.
He hopes the project can start again so he can feel safe and interact with fans.
The original project started in 2018 to ensure BTS could travel safely.
BTS member V requested ARMY to revive the Purple Ribbon Project.
The project was initiated by ARMY to ensure BTS's safe travel, particularly at airports.
V expressed stress due to unsafe airport situations and the inability to interact with fans.
The Purple Ribbon Project involves fans forming organized lines with purple ribbons.
The original project began in May 2018 at Los Angeles International Airport.
- Who
- BTS member V and the ARMY (BTS's fanbase).
- What
- Revival of the Purple Ribbon Project to ensure safe travel for BTS members.
- When
- Initiated in 2018, with the call to revive it recently.
- Where
- Airports and public spaces.
- Why
- To ensure safe and orderly travel for BTS members, allowing interaction with fans.
The Issue
The Solution
Safety vs. Fan Interaction
The Issue
V feels stressed due to safety concerns at airports.
The Solution
Fans want to interact with BTS members
- Artist
- V (Kim Taehyung) from BTS
- Project Name
- Purple Ribbon Project
- Purpose
- To ensure safe travel for BTS members
- Initiated by
- ARMY (BTS Fans)
- First location
- Los Angeles International Airport
- First year
- 2018