Kim Taehyung, a member of the popular K‑pop group BTS, has been honored by his global fan communities with a unique milestone in France. Fans adopted a stone bench in the gardens of Trianon at the historic Château de Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage site, as part of the palace’s official heritage patronage program. This bench, dubbed “Taehyung’s Corner,” marks the first time an international personality has been recognized at the site since 2014 and coincided with the artist’s birthday, symbolizing a connection between celebration and legacy.
The Château de Versailles, one of Europe’s most visited landmarks, welcomes nearly 15 million visitors annually. The fan initiative is part of a broader global effort that includes multiple large‑scale birthday projects unfolding worldwide. In China, fans sponsored an airplane, and in Shanghai a 3D megascreen displayed messages on Nanjing East Road’s Century Square. Similar installations appeared in Changsha and Seoul, where digital lightbox screens along Subway Line 2 carried birthday greetings.
The worldwide projects also reached Colombia, where fans launched “Project Three: V On Screen,” projecting messages on screens at Mall Plaza in Bogotá. To commemorate Taehyung’s 30th birthday, a photobook titled *Type 非* was released, featuring 20 chapters and 20 screens as a final archival record of his twenties.
These fan‑driven efforts demonstrate deep dedication and appreciation for the artist, with many initiatives focused on charity and philanthropy. The global celebrations have attracted widespread attention, highlighting the significant impact of Kim Taehyung’s fan base and solidifying his status as a beloved and respected figure in the entertainment industry.
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