BTS’s V Sparks Mixed Opinions For His Interactions With Eric Nam

There are many different views.

BTS‘s V is gaining attention for his recent behavior during a Paradise Art Night event. Previously, he received mixed responses for something he said during an interview.

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Most recently, he had a warm reaction when seeing Eric Nam. The two greeted each other in the sweetest way, indicating their strong friendship.

TAEHYUNG AND ERIC NAM pic.twitter.com/KPYn8efpO7

— TAE GUIDE (@taeguide) September 1, 2025

Netizens loved how V became affectionate and cute the moment he saw Eric.

진짜 야옹 이라고 할거같아 pic.twitter.com/Yb5gpVj7Ag

— 라뱌 (@ilykv_) September 1, 2025

Netizens left comments marveling at the wholesome friendship.

• “Who is it that V isn’t close with?”
• “He was so happy to see him that I felt thankful myself lol. It’s cute how he turned into little Taehyung after meeting a hyung he likes”
• “Wow, so cute.”
• “It’s been a while since I’ve seen Eric Nam, they look so warm together.”
• “Wow, they’re warm and cute.”
• “I love this so much.”
• “The vibe between them is so warm, it’s such a feel-good meeting.”
• “They look so warm together, it’s nice to see.”

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However, others were not in favor of the friendship. Particularly, some fans took issue with Eric Nam allegedly being a Zionist.

Eric Nam is a z!onist.

STOP ASSOCIATING WITH Z!ONISTS.

DO BETTER @bts_bighit @BTS_twt#SpeakYourselfBTS #HYBEDivestFromZionism pic.twitter.com/EFDx8DP2GV

— Oliv⁷ 🍉🐋🏴‍☠️ #SpeakYourselfBTS (@N_P_E_A) September 1, 2025

Eric Nam is a zionist and idgaf abt anything else. pic.twitter.com/3z6Hftsybe

— i wonder (@_teteds) September 1, 2025

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