Who Are RM And V - BTS Members Discharged From Mandatory Military Service?
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V and RM are the latest members of the septet to complete their 18-month mandatory military service.
The day ARMYs across the globe have been eagerly waiting for is finally here! BTS stars Kim Namjoon (RM) and Kim Taehyung (V) were officially discharged on Tuesday, June 10, after completing their 18-month mandatory military service. With this, the duo becomes the latest among the BTS septet to finish their enlistment, marking another milestone in the group's return.
From heartwarming posts and fan projects to trending hashtags, RM and V's return has created a wave of happiness that is hard to miss. And if you are still wondering who the two BTS stars are, fret not. We have got you covered. Here's everything you need to know about Kim Namjoon and Kim Taehyung.
Who Is BTS' RM?
Kim Namjoon, aka Rap Monster or Real Me (RM), is the leader of the globally renowned K-pop band BTS. His love for poetry from childhood piqued his interest in the performing arts. He began his career in music as rapper Runch Randa, rapping in local hip-hop circles and later joining the underground Korean Hip-hop scene.
In June 2013, he debuted with Big Hit Entertainment's (now HYBE) boy group, BTS. Besides his work with the septet, RM also managed to carve a niche for himself as a solo artist. Just two years after his debut with the group, he began his career as a soloist, releasing his single titled P.D.D. (Please Don't Die). It was a collaboration with American rapper Warren G. He released his debut self-titled mixtape, RM, in March 2015. In 2018, he released his second mixtape, Mono, followed by his first studio album, Indigo, in 2022.
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While serving in the military, RM released his second studio album, Right Place, Wrong Person, followed by a documentary which captured the making of the project titled Right People, Wrong Place.
He enlisted at the Korean Army Training Centre in Nonsan in December 2023 and served with the military band of the 15th Infantry Division till his discharge on June 10.
Who Is BTS' V?
Kim Taehyung, best known to his fans as V, is one of the vocalists and visuals of BTS. While he has been interested in singing and dancing since childhood, V never planned to audition for Big Hit Entertainment. He accompanied his friend to the audition for the company, and as fate would have it, V ended up getting selected for BTS. Besides his work with the septet, the singer also sang a few K-drama OSTs, including It's Definitely You from Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth and Christmas Tree from Our Beloved Summer.
In September 2023, V released his first-ever solo studio album, Layover. It immediately ranked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. In December last year, during his military service, the BTS star dropped two singles, White Christmas and Winter Ahead.
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Apart from music, Taehyung made his on-screen debut in 2016 with the historical drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth and was seen on a bunch of variety shows, including Disney+'s In the Soop: Friendcation.
He enlisted on December 11 and, after the completion of his basic training, was assigned to the Special Task Force of the Military Police Corps. He also got discharged along with RM.
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