Why An Intimacy Coordinator Was Needed For BTS V’s “FRI(END)S” MV

BTS‘s V released his new pop single “FRI(END)S” with its music video. It’s a “dark comedy” short film with V as a man in a world full of couples.

ARMYs noticed that the MV was diverse, showcasing various ethnicities, races, genders, etc. Many LGBTQIA+ couples were featured.

not to get emotional but seeing old gay people in love warmed my heart pic.twitter.com/zAtnqgRHyD

— sugawa⁷ (@sugawainscoting) March 15, 2024

thank you taehyung pic.twitter.com/l6aLkTqpUR

— bts gay cafe⁷ ★ (@yoongisvansgay) March 15, 2024

One , Taehyung looks breathtakingly gorgeous
Two , the way Tae always shows support to the lgbt community is so heartwarming pic.twitter.com/AFTD1Bkcgd

— lila ᴳᵒˡᵈᵉⁿ????ᴸᵃʸᵒꪜᵉʳ (@lilatkforever) March 9, 2024

Most of the couples are seen being affectionate and kissing each other passionately. So, it was wise to include an additional crew member that many might not usually think of.

Eagle-eyed ARMYs noticed that Intimacy Coordinator Stella Moss was among the cast and crew listed in the music video’s description.

While intimacy coordinators are important roles on set, they aren’t always included. Actor Kim Ji Hoon previously revealed that he didn’t have one when filming a sex scene. Intimacy directors and coordinators are choreographers usually hired to work with actors who film intimate scenes in a production.

An Intimacy Coordinator is a choreographer, an advocate for actors, and a liaison between actors and production for scenes that involve nudity/hyper exposed work, simulated sex acts, and intimate physical contact in tv or film.

— Intimacy Directors and Coordinators

love that they had an intimacy coordinator on the set of fri(end)s—for anyone unaware, it’s a designated crew member to ensure the well-being of actors participating in intimate scenes, ensuring consent & communication throughout every detail of every scene :) pic.twitter.com/F9OrEDaTSx

— army film club (@0613frames) March 15, 2024

#V had an Intimacy Coordinator on set as part of his crew for his "FRI(END)S" MV

An intimacy coordinator, is a member of a film or television crew who ensures the well-being of actors and actresses who participate in intimate scenes in theater, film and television production pic.twitter.com/UvrYUraHCa

— BTS Chart (@bts_chartdata) March 15, 2024

So, it was commendable for an intimacy coordinator to be included on the set of “FRI(END)S,” knowing there would be many actors filming kiss scenes. It proved just how much thoughtfulness went into the production.