Bit Hit Music dropped the first teaser for BTS member Kim Taehyung’s new single, FRI(END)S, via X (previously Twitter) on March 7, 2024. The photos naturally went viral on social media as admirers couldn’t get enough of his smoking avatar and eyebrow piercing.
Kim Taehyung Eyebrow Piercing Steals Spotlight in ‘FRI(END)S’ Concept Shot #KimTaehyung #VEyebrowpiercing #FRI_END_S https://t.co/fZxYZBjd6U
— Pabaon News (@pabaon_news) March 8, 2024
On March 9, 2024, several astute viewers also noticed that the material was supposedly shot in the famous Ace Cafe, which is famous for its relationship with motorbikes. People began to wonder if Kim Taehyung would be featured riding a bike in his future music video, and as expected, one Twitter user wrote:
motorcycle culture? listen, taehyung smoking and driving around with his little gang and always getting in trouble with his friends and he got a lover that wants him out of that life and bring him to the sweet side but it ends in a tragedy when he decides to do so https://t.co/qLAPVc97qj pic.twitter.com/xVO0VQsXum
— ️️ ⓥ (@blvelotus) March 7, 2024
FRI(END)S Music Video V Will Ride a Bike Maybe
Astute viewers of Concept Photos 1 noticed what they thought was Kim Taehyung posing outside Ace Cafe in London. In the photo, the star, who was wearing a black suit and pouting, could be seen standing behind the rooftop of the establishment.
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Ace Cafe, a historic establishment that dates back to 1938, is situated close to Wembley in North West London, England. Kim Taehyung’s concept photo 2 has also been released by Bighit now.
The location’s proximity to the North Circular Road makes it an important cultural landmark for motorcyclists. It has been called the most famous motor cafe in the world and is recognized as the home of petrolheads. Global rockers and motorcyclists gather in themed gatherings and offer activities all year round.
After returning to South Korea and ending his abroad schedule on November 30, 2023, the idol reportedly wore a motorcycle Blouson Moto Vintage jacket at the airport. The news made fans even more suspicious that the superstar had filmed in London for FRI(END)S.
Wore a biker Jacket at the airport on his arrival back from London 👀 pic.twitter.com/QYfIkWOGOx
— TAE GUIDE (@taeguide) March 8, 2024
As word got out about his impending song and music video, fan theories regarding its content began to spread like wildfire on social media.
M-maybe- just m-maybe we will get biker Taehyung 🥺👉🏼👈🏼
— monti (@nots0saf3) March 7, 2024
A number of people have suggested that Kim Taehyung and his group will be seen riding motorcycles around town, while others have said that they would get to see him ride solo. A lot of people also wanted him to portray the villain, the one who’s kind on the inside but loves to smoke and ride a bike.
Taehyung in a leather jacket on a motorcycle like that…u uaauu FRIENDS V PHOTO1 CONCEPT pic.twitter.com/BHTkHpgIr6
— Taehyungsxii (@taetaelove84772) March 7, 2024
I’m really curious about what friends sounds like and the mv too, I just know it’s gonna be fire 🔥 https://t.co/nmn9Bwnm55
— 🎀 ⓥ 🎀 (@captaintete) March 8, 2024
This pop soul and R&B love song is called FRI(END)S. A concept photo and a short film are the only things that have been released thus far. Weverse, a social media platform in South Korea, has also released the track’s promotional schedule.
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