BTS’s V may be in the middle of his enlistment right now, but that isn’t stopping him from keeping ARMYs fed. This time, fans have been left in awe at V’s buff military transformation in a selfie shared in the most unlikely of places: a fans’ group chat.
V is currently serving in the Special Task Force of the Military Police Corps, and fans have been eager for any glimpse of him since he first enlisted back in December 2023. Just last month in August, everyone was treated to a snapshot of V in a group photo and subsequent news clip with the rest of his force — but that was nothing compared to the jaw-dropping photo he dropped on September 8.
BTS’s V Looks Suave In New Photo From The Army Despite The Heatwave
In chaotic V fashion, the BTS star sent a group of his fans into a frenzy when he joined their chatroom server on the Korean messaging app KakaoTalk, casually greeting them with “How is everyone doing~?”
씨발 얘들아!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
뷔자님이 소녀들 안고독방에 셀카 주고 갔대 ㅅㅂ
진짜 남자 하나 기가막히게 물어왔다 미치겠네 pic.twitter.com/RiqL6F8w82— 박뭉놈 (@tetemnmn) September 8, 2024
Everyone, you’ve been doing well, right? The other room’s password was too hard, so I came in here.
Oh, lol
Aren’t you going to play with me?— BTS’s V
After lamenting the difficulty of getting verified in ARMY group chats, he proved his identity with an unexpected mirror selfie dressed in his hot military uniform.
The photo appeared to be taken in an elevator on the seventh floor…
😭 i think Taehyung waited with his camera open till he reached 7th floor and right when he reached he clicked the selfie.
He is SO precious.— Tan⁷🍷 (@jjksyoongs) September 8, 2024
… but V’s nod to OT7 wasn’t the only thing fans noticed. Instead, most were floored by just how buff he’s become over the past few months, showing off built biceps in a short-sleeved military shirt.
What do i do with the information that you’re so fking buff and theres still 9 months and idk if i can survive the next drop Kim Taehyung ? pic.twitter.com/xJduSdg3fm
— K⁷ | 2025 (@tksovers) September 8, 2024
Not one to gatekeep himself, V also made an appearance on Weverse for the rest of his fans, where he opened up about his military experience. Responding to a curious ARMY who asked how he’s doing, he admitted it’s been tough, but chatting with fans has renewed his energy.
Heh.. I’m exhausted. I came to recharge a bit. I’ll come back later~😌🙌
— BTS’s V
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ARMY: 🥺 taetae how are you doing these days in the military?
TH: heh.. it’s hard [cutely].. I came to get some energy [from you guys].. I’ll come back again next time~😌🙌 pic.twitter.com/QAv1dRyuqi
— Sel⁷ (@BTStranslation_) September 8, 2024
Alongside responding fans’ messages, V shared an adorable photo with his beloved dog Yeontan and a shout out to leader RM’s new hit song with Megan Thee Stallion, “Neva Play.”
Ah, I miss you. And ‘Neva Play’ is crazyyy, I just had to come.
— BTS’s V
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TH: ha i miss you
and neva play is insaneee i couldn’t not come [here] bbai [bye][T/N: he wrote cutely at places with a typo or two from expressing himself too much] pic.twitter.com/U1nAhkFp2S
— Sel⁷ (@BTStranslation_) September 8, 2024
Even from behind, fans couldn’t believe how big and strong his back and arm muscles looked.
His hair, his arm muscles, he is very fit, playing happily with his beloved son tannie🥹 Taehyung we miss you so much! pic.twitter.com/aKc7veoZI6
— KTH FACTS (@KTH_Facts) September 8, 2024
Thankfully, however, fans say he still hasn’t lost his soft and charming cheeks!
Under cut
Bread cheeks
Buff arms
Long fingersTAEHYUNG 😭 pic.twitter.com/lsU0SntSUi
— 𝚃𝚔 (@Taekoomania) September 8, 2024
Evidently, V takes his military exercise regimen seriously, but fans are overjoyed that he’s still taking the time to connect while they count down the days until his return.
