Purple has become a symbol of BTS and their fans, in part due to the phrase "I purple you" that was coined by V during a fan meeting in November 2016. V explained that purple was chosen over "love" because it is the last color of the rainbow, and therefore represents a long- term commitment to trust and love.
January 9 is known as 'Jungkook Day' or 'JK Day' by the global ARMY. The day is specially dedicated to the BTS member and fans leave no stone unturned to express their love and adulation for the 27-year-old. Why Does BTS ARMY Celebrate January 9 As Jungkook Day?
For the unversed,'I Purple You' phrase was made by BTS V in 13 November 2016. Back then, V explained that this means 'I will trust and love you for a long time. ' Therefore, purple is not just a colour, but a representation of love between BTS and ARMY members. 💜✨ #nim⁷
The Purple Heart emoji (💜) is a representation of the conventional symbol for a heart, colored purple and used in electronic communication to convey (like other colored heart emoji) love, affection, sympathy, etc. It is closely associated with the massively popular K-pop group BTS and their fandom (known as ARMY).
💙 — Trust or Brotherhood. 💚 — Admiring things related to green colour that might be a sports team or nature. 💛 — Friendship or happiness or Hope. 🧡 — Affection or +ve vibes.. ❤️ — Of course love love love …
V coined the phrase "I purple you" during BTS' fanmeeting in November 2016; since then, purple has become a symbol of BTS and their fans. UNICEF used the phrase in their anti-bullying campaign with BTS.
On July 9, 2022, Google has launched a honor for BTS. This day, when a fan searched for “BTS” on Google, a secret Easter egg was unlocked. On the search results page for BTS (on mobile or desktop), users can click on the purple heart icon that appears next to the BTS header on the upper left-hand side.
Also called World Epilepsy Day™, Purple Day was created in 2008 by nine-year-old Cassidy Megan of Nova Scotia, inspired by her own experience living with epilepsy. Purple Day officially launched internationally in 2009 with the support of The Anita Kaufmann Foundation and the Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia.
On June 12, 2013, BTS released their debut single album 2 Cool 4 Skool, along with the lead single "No More Dream", neither of which sold particularly well at the time.
Each year on July 9, BTS fans worldwide celebrate ARMY Day — the anniversary of when the global K-pop superstars officially named their fandom 'ARMY' in 2013.
On April 5, 2025, fans globally celebrated Taekook Day, commemorating nine years since BTS members Taehyung (V) and Jungkook named their duo 'Taekook'. The day was marked by an outpouring of affection from fans who shared posts celebrating the duo's unique bond, their influence, and artistic contributions.
Kim Taehyung a.k.a. V of BTS gave a new meaning to the word purple. Purple means love, trust and loyalty. So technically if someone tells you "I purple you", that someone is saying "I'll trust you, love you, support you, and be loyal to you until my last breath.
Each year, on the last Friday of August, we come together to celebrate Wear It Purple Day, a powerful movement that champions safe, supportive, and inclusive environments for LGBTQIA+ youth.
Purple Day is held annually on March 26. Supporters are encouraged to wear a purple-coloured item of clothing. Purple is the international color for epilepsy and is also a color that symbolizes solitude.
Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. On March 26th annually, people in countries around the world are invited to wear purple and host events in support of epilepsy awareness.
💜🪻 Today, April 15, we stand together to honor and support ALL incredible military children. Why purple? Purple symbolizes all branches of the United States Armed Forces—combining the colors of the Air Force, Space Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
BTS will be completing 12 years this June 13. BTS Festa 2025 is not just a celebration of the group's 12th anniversary — it carries a heartfelt message for fans.
BTS member V, also known as Kim Taehyung, recently revealed an emotional moment that he had kept hidden from fans. Speaking in an interview with W Korea on YouTube, V confessed that he cried while watching Jungkook and J-Hope perform together during Hope On The Stage in Seoul this June.
“Purple means I will trust and love you for a long time." THATS the "meaning" that TAEHYUNG made about the Purple color. It was his own words to describe purple which was inspired by the color of the plastic bags that ARMY used to cover their army bombs.
He is a Capricorn and his MBTI type is INFP-T. His height is 5'10.4 (179cm). Taehyung was born in Daegu, South Korea but later moved to Geochang, South Korea before he debuted.
