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On September 17, 2024, BTS member Taehyung, also known as V, went viral among the fans as new photos of him in his military uniform circulated on the internet. The images, posted on the popular Korean community website Instiz, quickly spread online, showcasing the idol with a new haircut while serving in the military.
The photo, shared as a special Chuseok gift for fans, has garnered massive attention on social media. It trended under the "HOT" category on theqoo, another popular online platform, amassing over 34,000 views.
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Fans and netizens alike expressed admiration for his visuals, commenting on how effortlessly he exudes charisma, even while completing his mandatory service. Some users stated that the idol continues to "serve face" while being in the military. A user on X, @keilardz9 wrote,
"Stunningly handsome SDT Soldier Kim Taehyung.
"THE FINEST CHARMING MAN !!," a fan wrote.
"single-handedly keeping the face card economy alive even while being enlisted… you’re working so hard king," a fan mentioned.
"I’m cryinggg he shaved his head a bit, but he looks so fineeee," another user wrote.
Many have pointed out how the idol has consistently remained a trending topic in search results, even while fulfilling his military service since December 2023.
"chuseok feels so *blessed* suddenly," an X user remarked.
"serving country serving face. i miss him," another user mentioned.
"taehyung is the only man who has a face card that NEVER declines," an X user wrote.
"His face is perfectly handsome." said another user.
More recent updates on BTS' Taehyung and his military service
On September 14, 2024, the Singularity singer surprised fans with two Instagram stories during his military break. He attended the Chicago musical with singer Park Hyo-shin, sharing a selfie with him and referencing the musical's lyrics with the word “SHOT” and a cryptic "k1" in the caption.
In a second post, the idol shared a close-up of his face, adding the caption “+k5,” sparking fan theories about a connection to his military service and firearms. Fans quickly speculated that the "k1" and "k5" referred to military weapons used by the Korean army, linking the posts to his current role in the Special Duty Team.
Some fans also noticed a clever wordplay with the phrase "그총 그총," mimicking the sound of gunfire from the Chicago musical, blending his military experience with the show. Adding to the excitement, actress Summer Jeong, part of the musical's cast, shared a selfie with Taehyung on Instagram, humorously commenting,
"I think I’ll be an ARMY now."
Fans were thrilled to see the BTS member enjoying his time off. His military discharge is expected in June 2025.
