BTS member V has unintentionally created one of the fandom’s most amusing debates this week after appearing with what seems to be a brand-new hairstyle ahead of BTS’s highly anticipated Busan concerts.

The confusion began when clips and photos from recent rehearsals surfaced online. BTS is currently back in South Korea preparing for performances in Busan on June 12 and 13 as part of the group’s ARIRANG world tour. While fans were excited to catch a glimpse of the members before the shows, many quickly became distracted by one particular question:

What color is V’s hair?

For months, V had been sporting a distinctive split-dye hairstyle that became one of his signature looks during the tour. However, the rehearsal footage appeared to show a noticeable change. His hair looked shorter, cleaner, and significantly darker than before.

That’s where the disagreement started.

One group of fans is convinced that V has returned to a classic black hairstyle. They point to several rehearsal clips where his hair appears almost jet black under indoor lighting.

Another group insists the color is actually dark brown. According to these fans, certain angles and lighting conditions reveal warm brown tones that become visible when the light hits his hair.

The debate quickly spread across social media platforms, with thousands of fans posting screenshots, zoomed-in photos, and edited comparisons in an attempt to solve the mystery.

Some fans joked that the situation feels eerily similar to the famous internet debate over whether a dress was blue and black or white and gold. Depending on the image being viewed, V’s hair appears to change color entirely.

Adding even more confusion, a parody account posted an altered image that appeared to show V with blond hair. The post quickly gained traction before many fans realized it was edited. In the original photo, his hair was much darker, but the viral image only added fuel to the growing discussion.

The reactions have ranged from serious analysis to pure comedy.

Some fans have joked that V somehow possesses a “color-changing hairstyle” that looks different every time a new photo is uploaded. Others have compared the situation to optical illusions, claiming that two people can look at the same image and come away with completely different answers.

Of course, there is also a simpler explanation. Hair color often appears dramatically different depending on lighting, camera quality, filters, stage equipment, and image editing. A dark brown shade can easily look black in one setting and noticeably lighter in another.

Regardless of the actual color, one thing is clear: V’s new look has already become one of the most talked-about topics among ARMY ahead of the Busan shows.

TAEHYUNG DYED HIS HAIR BLACK 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/bIHyLIYXoK

— ໊ (@1230ZONE) June 11, 2026

The renewed attention also highlights V’s long-standing reputation as one of BTS’s most influential style icons. Throughout his career, nearly every major hairstyle change—from blond and silver to red, blue, and natural shades—has generated significant discussion among fans.

For now, the mystery remains unsolved.

Some fans are firmly on Team Black Hair. Others refuse to abandon Team Brown Hair. A few have even suggested that the answer could be somewhere in between, perhaps a very dark ash brown that appears differently depending on the lighting.

Fortunately, the debate may not last much longer. Once BTS takes the stage in Busan, fans will likely get a much clearer look at V’s latest hairstyle.

Until then, ARMY continues to examine every available rehearsal photo, trying to answer what should be a simple question but somehow isn’t: