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BTS’ Taehyung (V) officially completed his military service on June 10, 2025. Fans were treated not only to his reunion with fellow member RM but also got a glimpse into the singer’s time while enlisted.
Shortly after their discharge, the duo appeared together on a special Weverse live stream, thanking ARMYs for their patience and sharing reflections from their service. While the setting was decorated with cakes and balloons, what caught fans off guard was a sincere confession from Taehyung.
Reflecting on his time in the military, Taehyung shared how deeply he connected with his fellow soldiers over 18 months. Living alongside them every day, he said it made him genuinely care for their goals and ambitions.
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As translated by an X user, @taeguide, he said,
"As for me, I think I talk a lot about my comrades' dream. As I lived with them for about 1.5 years, so it made me sincerely support their dreams. It's like "Is there anything I can do to help them?". Hence, I discussed a lot with them. Also, in the military, since I woke up seeing them and saw them too before closing my eyes, so I think it was like a new experience for me."
Fans were especially moved when he explained how he often found himself thinking of ways to support his comrades’ dreams. The ARMY quickly responded with heartfelt messages of pride and admiration. An X user, @Sid_Legacy, wrote,
"He is the kindest soul . This attitude of him will make him reach the greatest height of success both personally & professionally . He is truly one of a kind."
Many praised his kind-hearted nature, calling him selfless and emotionally grounded. Some emphasized how this attitude reflects his strength of character, both as a celebrity and a human being.
"Never confuse kindness as weakness. Kim Taehyung's character is very strong inside and out. We love you Kim Taehyung. Welcome back. May you receive all the best in life," an X user remarked.
"my baby always looking out for the people around him," a fan commented.
"Taehyung is so kind, loving person, and full of empathy," a netizen added.
"Taehyung values people, I’m proud of you TAE and your big heart," another one said.
Others noted the way his perspective had matured during service, with military life leaving a lasting impact on how he sees those around him.
"For sure, the military life will make the experience. It'll also help ur perspective on things. I'm very proud that tae see it as a form of gratitude," a fan commented.
"V is so focused and genuine....love this for him," a netizen added.
"His body is big now but his heart is even bigger," an X user mentioned.
More about Taehyung’s discharge, fan tributes, and military journey
Before V's official return to civilian life, messages from his fellow soldiers had already begun surfacing. One younger comrade, who served in a different unit, left a touching note expressing gratitude for Taehyung’s warm and respectful demeanor despite their rank difference.
He recalled how V had even signed his guitar. In his words, they would now meet “not as officer and soldier, but as artist and listener.” He said,
"Congratulations on your discharge~! Although we were in different companies and couldn’t talk much, I hope you shine even brighter in society! This signed guitar you kindly left is just a small token of thanks and a gift :) Now, let’s meet not as officer and soldier, but as artist and listener."
Another congratulatory message came from a soldier who had welcomed Taehyung during training last year, thanking him for his hard work and promising to continue cheering him on from afar. These tributes, shared on social media, reinforced the sentiment that this K-Pop icon had truly made a mark on those around him.
V enlisted in December 2023 alongside RM, choosing to serve in the elite Special Duty Team under the 2nd Corps Military Police Unit. His time there was marked by excellence and quiet leadership, from winning top spots in winter training drills to being awarded for exemplary conduct.
With FESTA 2025 and BTS’ reunion events on the horizon, fans are now celebrating V’s return with even more gusto, not just for the artist he is, but for the person he’s grown into.
