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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
BTS's V surprises fans with secret cameo on Kim Jong Kook's show, hints at Brawny Return
Just days after his military discharge, BTS's Kim Taehyung, better known as V, is already making his name in places. On June 19, fans were treated to a delightful surprise when V made a brief but impactful voice cameo on the social media video of 'Kim Jong Kook,' 'Gym Jong Kook,' sparking excitement across the online media. A cameo that stole the spotlight The episode, which featured singer 'Haha,' his son 'Dream,' and bodybuilder 'Ma Sun Ho,' was focused around the release of Haha's new album 'Sunny Day.' During a light-hearted part, Kim Jong Kook asked someone to congratulate Haha, and to everyone's surprise, V's voice was heard with a heartfelt message: 'Congrats on the album, Haha hyung,' with a thumbs-up gesture. Though V didn't appear on screen, fans instantly recognised his voice. Haha's reaction, flashing a V-sign and laughing in joyful disbelief, confirmed the identity of the mystery well-wisher. The power of presence without the actual presence Despite being just a three-second voice cameo, V's appearance quickly trended on Naver, collecting over 56,000 views and becoming one of the most talked-about moments of the day. Fans dubbed him the 'main character,' noticing how his brief audio clip could dominate headlines and fan discussions alike. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Frankfurt Am Main: GEERS sucht 700 Testhörer für Hörgeräte ohne Zuzahlung GEERS Undo A decade-long friendship back to its track V and Haha's bond dates back to 2015, when V publicly praised Haha's song 'Story of a Short Kid,' calling it a source of comfort during his youth. On the show, Haha fondly recalled that moment, referring to V as 'the one who gave a shout-out to my song' on a social media platform. Hints at a brawny appearance ahead The cameo wasn't just a nostalgic moment; it may also be a teaser. Fans are speculating that V could make a full appearance on 'Gym Jong Kook' soon, possibly showcasing the muscular transformation he underwent during his military service. His recent live, where he appeared in a tank top and joked about 'showing too much skin,' only instigated the anticipation. What's next for V? V has been spotted attending concerts and piano shows and reconnecting with his friends since his discharge on June 10. He also gave a hint during a live chat that a new project is on the way, saying, 'Maybe if we wait a little longer, I think it'll come out.' With his charisma and ever-growing presence, V's post-military chapter is already off to a thrilling start, and fans are here for every second of it.
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
BTS' V Makes Secret Cameo On Kim Jong Kook's Show, Hints At Brawny Appearance
Last Updated: On June 19, BTS member V surprised fans with his unexpected cameo in Kim Jong Kook's popular YouTube channel, Gym Jong Kook. BTS member Kim Taehyung, popularly known as V, returned to civilian life after completing 18 months of military service on June 10. Since his return, V has been spotted engaging in various activities, whether it's shooting dance reels for ARMYs, playing golf, attending J-Hope's concert, or paying visits to piano recitals – V is everywhere! On June 19, the K-pop idol surprised the fans with his unexpected cameo in Kim Jong Kook's popular YouTube channel, Gym Jong Kook. The latest episode of the channel featured South Korean singer Haha, his son Dream, and bodybuilder Ma Sun Ho as special guests. The episode primarily focused on the release of Haha's new album, Sunny Day, and during a fun segment, host Kim Jong Kook asked someone to congratulate the singer. To everyone's surprise, K-pop idol V took the lead to congratulate the fellow K-pop singer. V appeared on the camera and congratulated Haha in a heartfelt message. 'Congrats on the album, Haha hyung (older brother)," V said while showing a thumbs-up gesture. Although the singer did not appear on screen, ARMYs recognised the voice of their favourite idol. In order to further confirm V's identity, a joyful Haha was seen flashing a V-sign to the camera. V's secret cameo further sparked excitement among the fans as it hinted at a possible brawny appearance on the upcoming episode. ARMYs were delighted to witness V's surprising cameo on the show as they quickly took over social media to share their excitement. Fans called him 'main character" as V's cameo video on the show was trending on Naver, becoming the most viewed video with 56,164 views. V and Haha shared a decade-old friendship, which saw the beginning in 2015 after the BTS idol shared one of Haha's songs titled Story of a Short Kid and explained how the track provided him with great comfort when he was a kid. Remembering V's gesture, Haha recalled their friendship and stated, 'The one who gave a shout-out to my song on Twitter." Following V's discharge from the military, fans are eagerly waiting for his upcoming projects. To further heighten their anticipation, the singer joined a live chat and revealed that his upcoming project will be released soon. 'Maybe if we wait a little longer, I think it'll come out," the K-pop idol stated. First Published: June 21, 2025, 12:10 IST
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Kim Taehyung, the man you are!' BTS V sends ARMY into meltdown showing off his toned arms in back-to-back live sessions
It seems that ever since his discharge from the South Korean military, BTS' V aka Kim Taehyung has returned with a serious upgrade. Already celebrated for his jaw-dropping visuals, the ever-enchanting idol is now back, buffer and more magnetic than ever. With just a glance or a gesture, he has words like "handsome" and "hot" trending almost instantly - and June 20 was no exception. Taehyung sent the entire fandom, ARMY, into a frenzy - not once, but twice - by going live on Weverse the same day. First in the morning and then again in the evening, both appearances were enough to cause a collective social media meltdown. Kim Taehyung flaunts his toned arms In his first live, Taehyung showed up in a white-and-black tank top - only to sheepishly admit he felt he was revealing "too much skin," before switching into a t-shirt. But the evening brought another surprise: he returned in a crisp white tank top and glasses, casually serving visuals that had ARMY completely losing it. 🐿 Taehaaangg🐯 Taehannggg~ 🐯 Looks like he's gone already, how cold-hearted~🐯 Bye ARMY drool over V's visuals Screenshots flooded X (formerly Twitter) as fans praised his muscular frame, his effortless charm, and that perfect balance of soft and strong. One thing was clear - Kim Taehyung wasn't just back, he was dominating. INSANELY HOT. LORD GOD JESUS CHRIST LOOK AT TAEHYUNG FUCKWSVSLSBSNS TODAY'S KIM TAEHYUNG kim taehyung the man you are More about BTS V Just over a week after his military discharge, BTS' V is back - and making sure ARMY knows it. From livestreams to piano recitals, he's been everywhere. But on June 19, fans were stunned when his voice suddenly appeared in the latest episode of Gym Jong Kook. While celebrating Haha's new album Sunny Day, Kim Jong Kook jokingly asked for a congratulatory message - and V delivered. "Congrats on the album, Haha hyung," he said off-camera, his voice instantly recognized by fans. Haha's reaction and subtle V-sign confirmed the surprise. Social media lit up with clips and posts, with ARMY celebrating yet another iconic Taehyung moment. This also makes one thing clear: Kim Taehyung may have just returned, but he never truly left. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BTS' V gearing up for brawny appearance on Kim Jong Kook's show? Don't miss secret cameo in latest episode
BTS member V returned to civilian life after completing his military training on June 10. It's just been over a week since his discharge, and he is already everywhere, engaging in various kind of activities, like making dance reels, attending J-Hope's concert, playing golf, visiting piano recitals and more. Recently, on June 19, he made a cameo in Kim Jong Kook's Youtube show and created a stir on social media with it. BTS' V surprises Haha on Kim Jong Kook's show Kim Taehyung aka V made a voice cameo in the latest episode of YouTube channel Gym Jong Kook. It featured Haha, his son Dream, and bodybuilder Ma Sun Ho as guests. During one segment, host Kim Jong Kook jokingly asked someone to congratulate Haha on the realese of his new album Sunny Day, as the episode was primarily focused on that. The one who responded to that, was Haha's industry acquaintance V. V chimed in with a heartfelt message, saying, "Congrats on the album, Haha hyung (older brother)," accompanied by a thumbs-up gesture in front of the camera. Despite not appearing on screen, fans didn't fail to identify the voice of the Love wins all singer. His congratulatory wish sent Haha into joyful shock. Visibly stunned, he couldn't help but laugh. He subtly hinted at V's identity by jumping and flashing a V-sign to the camera. Despite Kim Jong Kook's desperate attempts to keep his team and guests from getting distracted by V, he failed. They kept waving at V and Haha even ended up saying, "Taehyung, take care." Kim Taehyung cameo impact! Though in the video, just V's voice was heard, it managed to create a stir on social media and make it to several K-media headlines. Fans called him "main character" for his unparalleled impact and expected to see his brawny appearance in the next episode of the show. V and Haha's friendship is over a decade old. Back in 2015, the BTS member recommended Haha's song, Story of a Short Kid, on BTS' X (formerly Twitter), describing it as a track that "gave me great comfort when I was little". Giving a nod to that, Haha referred to V on Kim Jong Kook's show as "the one who gave a shout-out to my song on Twitter.'
