“We sincerely apologise for the unclear explanation”: Japanese restaurant addresses confusion over BTS’ Taehyung and Jungkook’s visit together

On February 17, 2025, the owner of Wasedaya Omotesando revealed that BTS' Taehyung and Jungkook frequently visited their Korean branches. The restaurant's owner took to Instagram and revealed that BTS' Namjoon also visited them recently.

In a heartfelt post, they expressed gratitude for the members' patronage and shared anecdotes of their dining experiences. The post featured an image of personalized autographs from BTS' Namjoon, framed and displayed proudly within the restaurant.

The restaurant owner wrote in the Instagram caption,

"The leader of BTS, Kim Namjoon, visited our restaurant in Korea as V and Jungkook usually do and gave us his autograph. You can enjoy authentic Korean BBQ at Wasedaya both in Korea & Japan. I'm looking forward to seeing you."

Wasedaya Omotesando, nestled in the heart of Tokyo's Omotesando district, is celebrated for its authentic Japanese cuisine and intimate ambiance. The establishment has long been a favorite among locals and tourists alike.

One of the Seoul branches is located in Ichon-dong, Yongsan-gu, and is currently under construction while the other is in Cheongdam-dong and was opened in 2024.

Meanwhile, several BTS fans assumed that Taehyung and Jungkook must have visited the Japanese restaurant together amidst their ongoing military service. Fans were thrilled as this speculation went viral online along with the screenshot of the post. Several fans even texted Wasedaya Omotesando on Instagram to enquire if the BTS duo went together. In response, on February 17, 2025, Wasedaya Omotesando's owner posted on the restaurant's Instagram story that Taehyung and Jungkook did not visit their restaurants together. They explained that Taehyung aka V visited the one in Ichon-dong while Jungkook went to the Cheongdam-dong branch. He stated in his Instagram story,

"Many of you are asking if V and Jungkook came together or not and we'd like to answer to that question. There are two of our restaurant, one Ichon-dong(currently under construction) and the other is in Cheongdam-dong. V visited one in Ichon-dong and JK visited the other one. We sincerely apologize for the unclear explanation. Please understand it, as our mother tongue isn't English."

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More about BTS' Kim Namjoon, Kim Taehyung, and Jeon Jungkook's military enlistment

Kim Taehyung, popularly known as V, officially enlisted in the South Korean military on December 11, 2023, alongside BTS leader Kim Namjoon. They entered the Army Training Center located in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province. This facility is renowned for initiating recruits into their basic training regimen.

Upon arrival at the Nonsan Training Center, Namjoon and Taehyung embarked on a structured five-week basic training program. This intensive course encompasses physical conditioning, weapons handling, and essential military protocols designed to prepare recruits for active duty.

Following the completion of basic training, soldiers are typically assigned to specific units. Namjoon aka RM was deployed to the 15th Infantry Division. Meanwhile, Taehyung joined the Special Duty Team (SDT) under the Army's Capital Defense Command. This elite unit is responsible for counter-terrorism operations and the defense of the nation's capital region.

Jeon Jungkook, the youngest member of BTS, began his military service on December 12, 2023, alongside Park Jimin. They both were deployed to the 5th Infantry Division, where BTS' Jin also served for 18 months until June 2024.

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BTS' RM, V, Jungkook, Jimin, and SUGA will be discharged from their military duties in June 2025.