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Pink Villa
3 days ago
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'Kim Taehyung aura': Fans thrilled as BTS' V's new military PICS and heartfelt note for fellow comrades surface ahead of discharge
The countdown begins! V's military discharge is just a week away, and BTS fans are ecstatic. After an 18-month wait, fans will soon be reunited with their favorite artist. As June 11 approaches, they are wondering what V's last few days in the barracks will be like. A recent fan-shared update shows V taking photos with his comrades and writing sweet farewell messages and signing autographs for them. As per fans, his center aura shined in the pictures. V took group photos and gave handwritten notes to his military comrades BTS member Kim Taehyung aka V's new pictures with his military mates thrilled his fans. Two group pictures, one monochrome and one coloured, were shared by BTS ARMY, showcasing the artist posing amid a group of fellow comrades. He looked as neat and suave as always, making fans gush over his visuals. He also signed autographs for the men he trained with and bonded in the 18 months in military camps, and wrote them words of encouragement. A comrade of his shared a photo of the same. The brief but heartfelt note read, "You did a good job." The message would undoubtedly bring comfort and pride to anyone who has worked hard and endured the tough period of military training. Check out fan reactions to V's new photos with fellow comrades In the photos, V stood somewhere in the middle and fans couldn't help but recall the insane stage presence he had when he took the stage as the group's center. As per them, "the center kim taehyung AURA (was) so strong you can feel it through the screen." The K-pop star visuals stood out among the group of people he snapped the shots with, as per BTS ARMY. Some of them also shared some stage performance pics of the boy band where V is positioned in the middle, comparing them with his military groupies. They felt that V shone in both spheres and dubbed him "fine man Captain Kim Taehyung." Several X-users gushed over his good-looks with one writing, "it's just absurd how beautiful this man is like INSANITY.'
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
‘Bangtan's hidden gem': BTS ARMY celebrates 12 years since V got introduced as BTS' final member ahead of debut
For most fans, it was just another early summer day. But for the K-pop world? It was the calm before a global storm. Because exactly 12 years ago today, something wild happened: BigHit Entertainment dropped a bombshell—BTS doesn't have six members, it has seven. And the face that appeared? Mysterious. Mesmerizing. Magnetic. That face belonged to Kim Taehyung, now known to millions simply as V, the final piece of BTS' puzzle, and their ultimate 'Secret Weapon.' On June 2, 2013, BTS ARMY first met V. Now, in 2025—12 years later—ARMYs are still celebrating that unforgettable moment with huge passion and love. The Phantom Trainee: V's 2 Years in the Shadows V joined BigHit in 2011 after randomly auditioning while accompanying a friend. He wasn't supposed to be there. But after a whirlwind tryout where he sang, danced, and even busted out a saxophone solo. But here's the plot twist: while RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, and Jungkook were introduced one by one to fans in 2012, V was kept in the dark. For two whole years, he trained in secret, unannounced, unseen, unheard. Even BTS stans had no clue there was a seventh member. In an industry built on visibility, V was the ghost in the machine—a phantom idol. Why the secrecy? BigHit later revealed they wanted to save Taehyung as a surprise. A strategic move. A mic-drop moment which eventually worked. When he was finally revealed on June 2, 2013—just 11 days before BTS's official debut—the internet lost its mind. 'I Felt Like a Shadow…' The glow-up is real, but don't get it twisted—V's rise wasn't without struggle. In interviews, the Slow Dance singer shared how hard it was to be left out while his fellow trainees recorded logs, shot content, and built early fanbases. 'I was very sad,' he admitted. To cope, he secretly recorded videos of himself, talking to the camera like someone trapped in a time capsule. 'Today is this day of this month in 2013,' he'd say. 'This probably won't get released, right?' Netizens Reaction As soon as June 2 hit, ARMYs took over social media, flooding platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and other social media platforms with love for V. Hashtags like #12YearsWithV, #Taehyung, and #VDay trended worldwide within hours. Fans shared throwback clips, emotional fan edits, and heartfelt messages. The Glow-Up of BTS' Legend Fast forward to now: V is one of the most recognizable and adored idols in the World. His deep, honey-smooth voice. His cinematic visuals. His vintage soul trapped in a millennial body. Whether he's melting hearts with a ballad, dropping jaw-dropping visuals on Instagram, or rocking Celine on a Paris runway, V isn't just part of BTS—he's a cultural force of his own.
News18
3 days ago
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- News18
BTS' V Says Meeting ARMY Is Top Priority After Military Discharge
Last Updated: The screenshot from V's military discharge countdown app read 'Sergeant Elio D-9', marking the beginning of his final countdown before his return. The much-awaited reunion of the globally popular K-pop group BTS is just around the corner, marking their return after nearly three years of hiatus. The seven members are as eager as their devoted fans to come together again. Among them, V (Kim Taehyung) recently shared his excitement about completing his 18-month mandatory military service, bringing the group one step closer to reuniting. The 29-year-old singer shared a countdown of the days remaining before his discharge from the military on his Instagram Stories on Sunday, June 1. V enlisted for his mandatory service in December 2023. The post featured a screenshot from his military discharge countdown app that read 'Sergeant Elio D-9", marking the beginning of his final countdown before V's return on June 10. The post immediately sparked a frenzy among his fans. 【テテInstagram】 2025. 6.1 #thv ストーリー — TAETAE VOTING JP (@taetaevoting_jp) June 1, 2025 ARMYs did not just notice the D-9 countdown but also his profile picture, where V, in his military uniform, was seen feeding grass to a sheep. Later, when the BTS star interacted with his fans on Weverse, one of his fans couldn't help but ask why he used the name 'Elio" and the story behind him feeding grass to the sheep. As quoted by AllKpop, Taehyung revealed, 'It's my English name from when I used to attend an English fairy tale school." He jokingly added, 'Yes, I even bought grass." When another fan questioned V about his excitement on his return in just 9 days, the BTS member asked his fans what they should do to celebrate the occasion and said, 'Yes! What should we do? What do you want to do?" One fan also asked V about his post-military plans. The 29-year-old singer had the best answer, which ARMYs were waiting to hear. He said, 'Of course, I need to see ARMY as soon as possible." He continued, 'You waited, so what do you want? Tell me everything." Speaking of V's work front, the 29-year-old BTS singer continued to enthral his fans even when he was serving in the military. In December last year, he released two tracks, Winter Ahead feat. Park Hyo Shin and White Christmas, a remake of Bing Crosby's classic song. V, along with BTS' leader RM, will complete their mandatory military enlistment on June 10, while Jimin and Jungkook will be relieved on June 11. Suga, on the other hand, is expected to be discharged on June 21. First Published:
Pink Villa
26-05-2025
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- Pink Villa
'Precious human' BTS' V praised for kindness and muscular physique by restaurant owner, fan reveals singer's order at Korean diner
BTS fans are buzzing with excitement over a new update on V, regarding his dining out and indulging in delicious food. This news has brought immense joy to fans, putting their minds at ease about his well-being despite the challenges of military life. Having enlisted on December 11, 2023, V is now just two weeks away from his return to civilian life. As his discharge date draws near, fans are becoming increasingly curious regarding what he might be upto in his final days of training. During Kim Taehyung 's military service break, he visited a Korean restaurant named Chuncheon Midon. Known for his love for meat, it is quite evident why the BTS member opted for a diner that specializes in meat dishes. As per fan shared information, V savoured grilled pork slices (samgyeopsal) and spicy cold noodles (bibim guksu) during his April 2025 visit. The owner of the place shared pictures with the K-pop star and the food he ordered on Instagram. One of the slides also featured an autograph by the singer. Check out the fans' reaction to the restaurant owner's praise of BTS' V: Fans were delighted at the fact that the Chuncheon Midon owner had only nice things to say about him. He called the BTS member "sweet and handsome." Following the details being shared online, fans gushed on how "everyone speaks so highly of him (V)." They called Kim Taehyung a "previous human being." Another X (formerly Twitter) user wrote "Tae is loved by everyone who meets him because his kindness is genuine and he never fakes it." The BTS member once again reinforced his reputation as one of the kindest K-pop idols. The diner owner also shared details of how he instantly recognised V due to his distinct physique and good looks. He mentioned the artist's tall height and polite demeanor, according to fans. What's next for V and BTS? V is set to be discharged from his mandatory military service, along with BTS leader RM on June 11, just two days ahead of the boy band's 12th anniversary. Fans are eagerly waiting to know what all they have prepared for their annual FESTA. With speculations of a group reunion (with or without SUGA) on J-Hope's Goyang encore stage on June 13, fans can't keep calm anymore.
News18
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
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BTS' V's Slow Dancing Becomes 3rd Solo To Cross 500 Million Spotify Streams
Last Updated: After Love Me Again and FRI(END)S, V's Slow Dancing has crossed 500 million streams on Spotify. In another remarkable musical milestone, BTS' V, aka Kim Taehyung, has become the first K-pop soloist to have multiple songs surpass 500 million streams on Spotify. This achievement was highlighted by the title track from his 2023 debut solo album Layover, which was released in 2023. The song in question is Slow Dancing, which was dropped alongside other hit tracks like Love Me Again (1 billion streams) and FRI(END)S (500 million streams). Additional tracks from the album, including Rainy Days, Blue, For Us, and the Slow Dancing piano version, have also contributed to his streaming success. As per the music streaming platform, V's Slow Dancing surpassed the cumulative streams earlier this month, becoming his third solo track to achieve the same. Earlier, Love Me Again and FRI(END)S reached the milestone, with the former now having over 1 billion streams. V's "Slow Dancing" has surpassed 500 million streams on Spotify. — BTS Charts & Awards (@btschartmaster) May 22, 2025 As soon as the news came out, it instantly sent fans into a celebratory mood as many reshared the same and cheered for the idol. One wrote, 'CONGRATULATIONS to KIM TAEHYUNG for being the FIRST and ONLY K-Pop Soloist to have 3 SOLO songs surpassing 500M streams! LAYOVER is the FIRST and ONLY Korean Album to have multiple SOLO songs surpassing 500M streams. #SlowDancing500Million HALF A BILLION FOR SLOW DANCING," while another added, 'Kim Taehyung and his beautiful artistry, cheers to KIM TAEHYUNG for being the FIRST and ONLY K-Pop Soloist to have 3 SOLO songs surpassing 500M streams!" A user shared a short clip from the Slow Dancing music video and added, 'And if I say 500 million is still not enough for slow dancing because this song is a timeless masterpiece." Based on the 1970s soul sound, Slow Dancing—a pop R&B genre—features jazz elements, captivating listeners with V's romantic and relaxed vocals. Following its release in September 2023, the song made it to the 51st position on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the 24th position on the UK Official Singles Chart. It is worth mentioning that the BTS star already has 12 solo songs with more than 100 million streams on Spotify. Prior to Slow Dancing, FRI(END)S also surpassed 500 million streams. Another R&B track, it captivated audiences with the idol's heartfelt lyrics and signature soulful vocals. The figures come on the heels of V's back-to-back achievements, including winning K-pop Solo Trend of the Year at the 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards alongside Best K-pop Solo Artist and Best Fans Award at the Top 50 Music Awards 2025. First Published:
