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BTS member Kim Taehyung, popularly known as V, recently generated buzz among fans due to speculation regarding his promotion to Corporal in the South Korean military. This excitement followed his appearance at an orchestra event while in military uniform. A visible insignia on the said uniform led many fans to believe that he may have already achieved the rank of Corporal.
One fan wrote on X,
"BTS V's promotion rumors are getting out of hand. Is he going to be the next Sergeant Kim??? What do you think?"
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Fans were thrilled to see V at the orchestra event, as it offered a rare glimpse of him during his mandatory military service. V’s appearance sparked immediate attention due to the three black stripes on his uniform, which typically signify the rank of Corporal. Netizens took to social media platform X to express their enthusiasm about the same.
"Taehyung is a Corporal (상병) now! He should have received a promotion to Corporal in August. It’s nice to see his 3 stripes! His final promotion will be to Sergeant (병장) before discharge with 4 stripes," one fan shared on X.
"In case y'all don't know, Taehyung got promoted to Corporal in August and his rank mark has changed to 3 stripes (from prev 2). 병장 (sergeant) is the final rank of military service so once we see Tae with a rank mark with 4 stripes, that means he's leaving the military soon," wrote another fan.
Numerous fans flooded X with congratulatory messages for the idol, stating how proud they are of him.
"PROUD OF YOU CAPTAIN TAEHYUNG," stated one fan.
"Corporal with three stripes is a sergeant, right? But anyway, I'm so proud. I love Tae. Whatever Tae does, I want to praise and compliment him. I compliment him so much that people hate him so much. My son is so good. Congratulations, Taehyung," wrote another fan.
"Taetae going places in the barracks too congratulations taehyung," shared one X user.
"Congratulations on your promotion to Corporal. I can't wait for your military service to end with Sgt. Taehyung," stated this fan.
BTS’ Taehyung attends military orchestra, sparks promotion speculation among fans
BTS member V recently attended an orchestra performance with his military friends. The singer, dressed in his military uniform and wearing a white face mask, was spotted sitting with fellow soldiers and enjoying the performance. The Rainy Days singer's mandatory military service has mostly been out of the public eye since his enlistment.
Fans remain eager to catch glimpses of him during his military duties. At this orchestra event, many eagle-eyed admirers noticed the three stripes on his uniform, leading to the speculation that he may have already been promoted to the position of Corporal.
The Slow Dancing singer began his military service in December 2023. A promotion to Corporal typically depends on the length of service and the military performance. According to standard military promotion schedules, BTS' Taehyung would have been eligible for promotion by August 2024.
This aligns with the speculation, though no official confirmation has been made regarding his promotion. If the promotion is confirmed, V would next be eligible for a promotion to Sergeant, marked by four stripes, before completing his service.
His participation in cultural activities, even while enlisted, has further endeared him to his fanbase. BTS fans, known as ARMY, have expressed pride in his involvement in both military and cultural activities, eagerly awaiting his return to the stage after completing his service.
V’s military enlistment alongside fellow BTS members RM, Jimin, and Jungkook was officially announced by BIGHIT Entertainment in November 2023. V began his service on December 11, 2023, where he trained intensively alongside RM.
After completing his training, he was assigned to the Ssangyong Unit of the 2nd Corps on February 8, 2024. Since then, he has been serving in the Special Task Force of the Military Police Corps. Fans have closely followed the idol's journey, eagerly awaiting updates on his activities and counting down the days until BTS' eventual reunion.
V, along with BTS members RM, Jimin, Jungkook, and Suga, is set to be discharged from the military in 2025, following J-hope’s scheduled discharge in October 2024. Meanwhile, Jin has been discharged earlier this year in June.
