"He's so witty"— Fans react at BTS' Taehyung's clever Instagram references following Chicago Musical visit

On September 14, 2024, BTS member Taehyung, also known as V, delighted fans with two intriguing Instagram stories. During his military break, the idol attended the Chicago Musical and shared his experience online, sparking curiosity and excitement among his followers.

Taehyung’s first post featured a selfie with singer Park Hyo-shin, whom he had accompanied to the musical. He tagged both the singer and the musical’s official account. The caption stood out for its clever reference to the show’s lyrics, repeatedly saying "SHOT" interspersed with a cryptic "k1."

In his second story, the singer posted a close-up shot of his face peeking through his fingers, captioning it with another puzzling reference, "+k5." Fans were quick to take to social media to unravel the hidden meanings behind his captions.

Many theorized that the references were linked to the musical's song We Both Reached for the Gun, which the artist had seen during the performance. A user on X, @rudnfrhavndryd wrote,

"And taehyung changed the lyrics for his insta story to “My guns are K1 and K5” . He is so witty."

"I think it’s the part of the song that’s like “we both reached for the gun the gun the gun," a fan remarked.

"He is so random. I love it!" another user wrote.

"Taehyung looks so handsome and healthy," another X user commented.

Others connected the "k1" and "k5" in his posts to the military firearms, the K1 and K5, used by the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, as the idol is currently serving in the Special Duty Team (SDT). Some fans speculated that the idol was hinting at sharpshooting practice he might have participated in during his military service.

Another popular theory circulating online was based on the idol's clever wordplay. He used the phrase "그총 그총," which translates to the sound a gun makes when fired, a direct nod to a moment from the Chicago musical. Fans applauded the Singularity singer's wit, suggesting that his post was a double-layered reference to both the musical and his military experience.

"So creative on how he put things out there! He knows Army can decipher anything he wants to tell us! It looks like my baby is so happy with his military life achievements," a person mentioned.

"I agree with this theory. He literally tagged the musical," a fan remarked.

"We have plenty of time to solve this mistery," an X user wrote.

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BTS' Taehyung poses with the cast of the Chicago musical

On September 14, 2024, actress Summer Jeong shared a memorable moment with the BTS idol on her Instagram, @summer.jeong, igniting excitement among fans. She posted a selfie with the K-pop star, accompanied by a playful caption after he attended her performance in the musical Chicago alongside his close friend, singer Park Hyo-shin. The caption read,

“I think I’ll be an ARMY now”

In the shared photo, Taehyung is seen flashing a thumbs-up while winking at the camera. The singer has been serving in the military since December 2023, and his appearance at the musical was a pleasant surprise for many. The cast of Chicago can be seen applauding the two stars, creating a lighthearted and celebratory mood.

Later, actor Kim Tae-woo, who is also part of the musical cast, joined in on the fun by posting his own picture with the BTS star on his Instagram story. The musical is currently running at the D-Cube Link Arts Center and has received much attention.

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With his military discharge expected in June 2025, fans were delighted to see Taehyung enjoying his time off, even amidst his service, and sharing the experience with friends and fellow performers.