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On July 27, 2024, BTS Kim Taehyung took to the social media platform Instagram, where he showcased his support for the South Korean table tennis player Shin Yu-bin by sharing some stories. Shin Yu-bin has been presenting South Korea in the table tennis at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and is also an ARMY (fan of BTS).
The male artist shared screenshots from the live broadcast of the opening ceremony of the multi-sport international event that happened in Paris, France. In the screenshots, the South Koreans held a banner that featured a few keywords, including BTS, Kimchi, and hanbok, the symbols representing the country at the global level.
In this particular story, BTS' V added 'ARMY,' showcasing his admiration for the group's fandom and hinting that they also represent the country internationally.
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In the second Instagram story, BTS Kim Taehyung posted an encouragement story for Shin Yu-bin and captioned his update as 'Yubin, fighting table tennis! Republic of Korea Fighting.' The male artist also added the word ARMY beside the keywords added in this particular story, including Dynamite, BTS, Parasite, Kim Yuna, and Five Palaces.
Soon, BTS V's Instagram story circulated on social media and went viral among the fandom. Subsequently, the fandom observed that the male artist incorporated the fandom name while cheering for the ping-pong player Shin Yu-bin.
"Things that represent South Korea: BTS/Kimchi/Hanbok” ARMY. I’m crying he’s so precious," , an X user tweeted.
It is worth noting that ping-pong player Shin Yu-bin is also an ARMY and a BTS fan. She started following the band after consuming music and content featuring Kim Taehyung and Jin. Subsequently, as the fandom observed, BTS' V cheered for an ARMY, they rejoiced and reacted positively. Some stated they did not deserve the idol's love and compassion, while others became emotional.
"I love the way taehyung always shows his support to armys and cheer for them," a fan reacted.
"Oo taehyunga how we survive without you! Bts is incomlete without you! Every member is equal. Bts is 7 always," a fan shared.
"Taehyung's unconditional love for ARMYs we don't deserve him : (( i love you taehyi, it hurts," a fan commented.
"Hate train can never deter Taehyung’s profound love for BTS fans. Some never deserve it. True ARMYs will always be here for you, my love. We will protect you and will wait for you," a fan mentioned.
Many fans also cheered for the ping-pong player Shin Yu-bin and sent encouragement snippets for the athlete. The fandom also talked about the luck of the tennis player getting a 'good luck' wish from her bias.
"Go shin yunbin our tete girl we all are cheering for you," a user reacted.
"OMG she is Army that too tae biased imagine u r own bias cheering for you from yearsoh god this is too sweet taehyung," a user shared.
"I'm sorry Taehyung I can never repay your love we really don't deserve such a precious soul like yours," a user mentioned.
"ARMY IN KOREA'S NATIONAL TEAM???? GIRL OMG KSHSJSHJSHS," a user commented.
Shin Yu-bin responded to BTS Kim Taehyung's supportive Instagram story
Shin Yu-bin responded to BTS Kim Taehyung's supportive Instagram story by re-positing the male artist's update on her handle @shin_yubin_, and captioning her post as 'Fighting! Thank You.'
The talented Olympic athlete has been a fan of the male artist and the group since 2021. She shared a signed copy of the group's BE album with an attached thank you note from the members on her official Instagram account in June 2021.
Meanwhile, BTS Kim Taehyung also showcased consistency while showcasing support for the player as he sent an encouragement text to the idol through the South Korean social media platform Weverse, where he wished her good luck during the Tokyo Summer Olympics in 2020.
In recent news, BigHit Music released a V TYPE 1 photobook on July 9, 2024. According to the agency, the photobook captured the following moments from Kim Taehyung's life and stated:
"This photo book captures V’s moments of complete rest, revealing his comfortable and natural self as he takes a break from his busy schedule to enjoy some time alone."
The agency's description continued:
"V participated in every step of the planning and production, from selecting the travel destination to deciding on the title and the photobook’s components, culminating in a 224-page photo book packed with various moments he wishes to share with ARMY."
BTS' Kim Taehyung enlisted for mandatory military service on December 11, 2024, alongside Kim Namjoon. The idol is currently deployed at the 2nd Military Corps of Chuncheon, Gangwon Province.
