BTS member V, whose real name is Kim Taehyung, has caught fans by surprise after sharing photographs of himself in military uniform, nearly a year and a half after completing his mandatory military service in June 2025.
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The South Korean singer recently posted a series of pictures on Instagram while BTS is taking a short break from its Arirang World Tour. Alongside casual photographs featuring a knit sweater, a meal on a terrace and a dog, V also shared pictures in military fatigues, leaving some fans wondering whether he had rejoined the military.
However, the singer was attending a reservist training session. One of his Instagram Stories carried the caption, “First Reserve Forces”.
Under South Korea’s system, eligible men remain part of the Reserve Forces, known as Yebigun, for eight years after completing their mandatory service. V’s uniform displayed insignia associated with the Special Duty Team, the unit he served in, along with his Elite Warrior emblem.
He was recognised as a Special Warrior and discharged with the rank of Sergeant.
All seven BTS members completed their military obligations by June 2025, although Suga served through alternative social service.
Meanwhile, BTS will resume its Arirang World Tour on November 19 at Kaohsiung National Stadium in Taiwan.
