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On Wednesday, November 27, 2024, BTS' Kim Taehyung, aka V, posted several pictures of himself in his military uniform on Weverse. The Love Me Again singer-songwriter visited a Compose Coffee store and stood in front of his poster to click some pictures.
He then wrote a heartfelt caption online and assured fans of BTS' return in 2025. As per Google Translate, Taehyung wrote:
"Are you doing well? Did you see the snow? Now winter has started. ARMYs are having fun together. Next year, let's have fun together again with BTS. Okay? Okay? Okay?"
The post went viral on social media as the BTS fanbase, ARMY, had an online meltdown. One fan stated that they would wait for the members' return and wrote:
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"army's will be waiting for you all ,cant wait for next year!!!"
BTS ARMY stressed on the part of his statement where he asked fans to wait a little till the members return.
"“and next year, bangtan will join in and have lots of fun, got it? okay? okay? ” HE’S THE SWEETEST I LOVE HIM SO MUCH," one fan wrote.
"“okay? okay?" HOW CAN ANYONE SAY NO TO HIM?!?? BUDDY I’LL LITERALLY FLY TO YOU DON’T WORRY," another fan said.
"Yes, next year, Bangtan is back. I'm so looking forward to that. I miss you all so much! Especially you, my baby bear," one other fan wrote.
Others highlighted that they would wait for his and BTS members' return in 2025.
"Whenever it snows since 2020 i always sing or asked my brother “did u see the snow?” literally every year. well this year i got asked instead," one fan said.
"Omg sweet angel Tae, you make me can't wait for 2025. Sure hopefully, time will pass quickly. And our family will be together soon," another fan stated.
"I suddenly miss them very much.. I need them right now...pls come back.. Pls pls," one other fan added.
For the unversed, the Grammy-nominated musician was announced as the brand ambassador for the Busan-based brand Compose Coffee in December 2023. After signing him as the face of the brand, Compose Coffee witnessed an uptick of 72% in the sale of Citron Tea in just two days. It also gained 2.6 million new app subscribers.
BTS' Taehyung's solo album and digital single releases between 2023 and 2024
On November 25, 2024, BIGHIT MUSIC released the official teaser of Taehyung and Park Hyo-shin's upcoming song, Winter Ahead, on YouTube. The song will be released with a six-minute music video on November 29, 2024. Furthermore, his song, White Christmas, with the late American musician Bing Crosby, will be released on December 6, 2024.
Before this, he released his English digital single, FRI(END)S, on March 15, 2024. He also starred as the male lead in South Korean singer-actress IU's music video, Love Wins All, on January 24, 2024. However, Taehyung didn't contribute to the song as a singer.
The BTS idol's debut solo album, Layover, was released on September 8, 2023. The six-track album featured songs like Blue, For Us, Love Me Again, Rainy Days, and Slow Dancing, showcasing a blend of vintage R&B, romantic soul, and heartfelt ballads.
He collaborated with Min Hee-jin, the former CEO of ADOR and the creator of NewJeans, who oversaw the album's creative direction, encompassing choreography, visuals, and music production. Fans also praised his emotional connection with his dog, Yeontan, who appeared on the album's digital cover.
BTS' Taehyung enlisted in the military on December 11, 2023, and will return on June 9, 2025.
