After BTS's 'Permission to Dance on Stage' online concert on October 24, various Western media outlets and public personalities released their concert reviews.
Kim Taehyung, aka V, is receiving a lot of praise for his performance and how he handled the difficult situation he was put in from the unexpected calf injury.
New York-based media Consequence of Sound highlighted Taehyung's commanding stage presence, calling him the 'young CEO/Mafia consulate V' on stage.
British media NME praised Taehyung's facial expressions and emotive performance in their concert review.
The Korea Times gave Taehyung a compliment of the highest degree for musicians. They highlighted his 'vocal bravura,' which refers to a performer's technical skill showing their range & flexibility.
Tony award-winning actress and Broadway legend Ms. Lea Salonga who had 1st-hand experience performing through an injury in a past US concert, spoke on the issue.
Television Critics Association member and reporter Tiffany Vogt talked about Taehyung's blinding visuals and immense stage presence.
USA Today's editor Fatima-Tul Farha called Taehyung the 'main character' for how he grabbed the audience's attention.
Entertainment Tonight's senior editor Philiana Ng gushed over Taehyung's sexy charisma on stage.
Kim Taehyung showed everyone his true showmanship as he made the best of the unexpected situation and gave the audience an entertaining show, and fans couldn't be prouder.
Kim Taehyung was born to be a Legend, We proud of you💜