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Time of India
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
BTS' V praised by fellow soldier for winning Military Awards despite injuries
twitter A fellow soldier who served alongside BTS member Kim Taehyung, also known as V, has shared a heartfelt tribute online, describing how the singer became a source of motivation during their time in the military. The post has touched the hearts of BTS fans, also known as ARMY, and has gone viral on social media. The soldier, who has recently completed his military service, uploaded several group photos with V, including pictures from training and casual moments like walks, meals, and time spent together in the forest. Along with these photos, he shared a moving handwritten message describing V's inspiring dedication—even when he was injured. According to the soldier, V stood out during training despite not being in the best physical condition. He mentioned that his own body was in pain, especially his shoulders and thighs, but seeing V achieve so much gave him the motivation to keep going. V reportedly took first place in full-arm shooting and winter city training, and also received the Military Police Exemplary Award—all while dealing with injuries. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo One of the most memorable experiences for the soldier was when they completed their final physical fitness test together. He recalled running a 3-kilometer race side by side with V, both of them shouting 'Fighting!' to encourage each other until they reached the finish line. That memory, he said, was especially meaningful. The soldier explained that watching V's passion and consistency gave him the strength to chase his own dream of becoming a rehabilitation therapist. He added that his military experience became more enjoyable because of V's presence and support. Calling V his 'brother,' he promised to continue working hard without giving up, just like V had shown him. Fans responded warmly to the post, expressing deep gratitude for the photos and the kind words about V. Many commented how proud they were of him, while others thanked the soldier for sharing such personal and inspiring memories. One fan wrote, 'We're truly proud of him and the entire SDT team. Please stay safe and healthy.' Another added, 'Thank you for being good friends to our Taehyungie.' Kim Taehyung is currently serving in the Special Duty Team (SDT) of the South Korean military . Along with fellow BTS members RM, Jungkook, Jimin, and Suga, he is expected to complete his service and return to civilian life in June 2025.
News18
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
BTS' V Quietly Shines In Army With Top Awards And Hard Work
Although BTS' V has kept his military experience private, a fellow soldier who served in the same unit with V recently shared a sweet message for the K-pop star. BTS' V is just a few months away from completing his military service, along with the other members of the group. Although the singer has kept his military experience private, a fellow soldier who served in the same unit with V recently shared a sweet message for the K-pop star after his discharge. The soldier posted unseen photos of Kim Tae-hyung in his military uniform and praised him for his dedication, despite having issues in his shoulders, thighs and other body parts. According to the individual, V secured first place with a perfect score in shooting, first place in winter urban training and shooting drills, and even received the Military Police Exemplary Award for his hard work. Taking to Instagram, the individual wrote, 'There were so many things I was thankful for during our time in the military, but I didn't get to say them all properly before leaving. So I'm writing this now to share my honest feelings. Even though your body wasn't in the best shape, with issues in your shoulders, thighs and more, you still came first in shooting with perfect scores, first in winter urban training and shooting drills and even received the Military Police Exemplary Award while pushing through injuries. Watching all that really motivated me a lot. I especially remember the last physical test we did together, the 3km run." 'We encouraged each other to get the top grade, pushed ourselves hard and finished well ahead of the required time. It felt really meaningful and will stay in my memory. Also, I treasure the times we worked out together rain or snow, and thanks to the equipment you donated, we had a much better setup to train in. I'll always remember the sweat and effort we shared. I'm also very thankful for all the good food you bought me when we went out, especially the eel sushi. I still can't forget how delicious it was," the soldier added. The person ended the message by mentioning that V's 'consistency and passion" gave him the push to follow his dream of becoming a rehab therapist. Watching Kim Tae-hyung train and stay committed helped him stay focused on fitness and studies during his time in the army. He also added that because of V, his time in the military felt better and more meaningful. He promised to live with the same kind of attitude and never give up, just like V. Other than Jin and J-Hope, the remaining BTS members, Suga, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook, are expected to complete their military service by July. However, even after they all finish their duties, fans may need to wait a bit longer before seeing them perform together as a full group. First Published:
Gulf News
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf News
BTS' V's fellow soldier reveals how the injured star kept winning military awards, despite pain: 'Truly inspiring'
BTS ARMYs were overjoyed, after a fellow Special Duty Team (SDT) soldier who served alongside BTS' Kim Taehyun g, or V, shared a series of touching group photos featuring Taehyung—and paired them with a deeply heartfelt note. The soldier, who has just completed his military service, revealed how V's dedication pushed him through some of the toughest moments in his own military journey. From topping the charts in full-arm shooting and winter city training to receiving a Military Police Exemplary Award despite being injured, V's efforts seems to have clearly left a mark. A rare glimpse into V's low-key military life One photo shows V in the forest, possibly mid-training. In other photos, he is grabbing brunch, enjoying walks or just enjoying the moments of camaraderie. Considering that his discharge is inching closer, fans are more excited than ever. A handwritten message accompanying the post read, 'My body, including my shoulders and thighs, wasn't feeling well overall, but I got a lot of motivation when I saw you receiving 1st place in full-arm shooting, 1st place in winter city training and shooting, and even receiving the Military Police Exemplary Award despite being injured,' he wrote and added, 'Watching all that was truly inspiring.' Another memory was during heir final physical fitness test, where they ran 3 km side by side, yelling 'Fighting!' and pushing each other to the finish line. 'That moment was just awesome,' the soldier recalled. ARMYs react Owing V's consistency and passion, the soldier found the strength to keep pursuing his dream of becoming a rehabilitation therapist. 'My military life was more enjoyable because of my brother,' he wrote. 'I'll keep going steady, not giving up—just like you, Hyung. Always stay healthy.' The post instantly lit up on social media. 'There are many of us who thank you from the bottom of our hearts for these photos, but above all, for the kind words you dedicated to our Taehyung,' one fan commented. Another added, 'We're truly proud of him and the entire SDT team. Please stay safe and healthy.' A third simply said, 'Thank you for being good friends to our Taehyungie.'
Hindustan Times
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kim Taehyung responds to fellow soldier who credited him for inspiring dream career; fans proud of BTS singer
BTS Kim Taehyung, who is currently serving in the South Korean military, has won fans' hearts with his sweet gesture. Recently, a fellow soldier in the army shared how the BTS singer has been an inspiration for his dream career. (Also Read | BTS' Kim Taehyung sets internet on fire with 10 kg weight loss transformation, flaunts his chiseled body in new pics) On Instagram, the soldier said that he now has stronger hopes to become a rehabilitation trainer in physical therapy. He wrote that even with Taehyung's shoulder and thigh injuries, he ranked first in target shooting, first in winter urban warfare training, and received the Military Police Exemplary Award. The soldier whose Instagram account is win._.min_223, wrote, "To. Taehyung hyung. Taehyung hyung, there were so many things I was thankful for during my military service, but I couldn't express them in words, so I'm here to convey my sincerity like this. Even though his shoulders, thighs, and overall body were not in good shape, he won first place in shooting as a full-shot marksman, first place in winter urban training and shooting, and even received the Military Police Model Award for his fighting spirit after being injured. I was really inspired by that." A post shared by 이승민 (@win._.min_223) He also shared how they ran three kilometres together and that Taehyung bought him "a lot of delicious food". The soldier added, "And in the last physical test that I took with my brother, when we ran 3km together, we tried to make it to the special class somehow, pulling each other and cheering each other on, and when we came in much earlier than the special class standard, it was really romantic, and I think it will be very memorable. And the time I went to work out with Sunghyun, rain or shine, and the time I sweated while working out in a better environment thanks to the equipment my brother donated, are all precious memories. Also, I was so grateful that he bought me a lot of delicious food when I went to the PX when I went out or stayed out overnight. In particular, I still can't forget the eel sushi my brother bought me. It was really delicious..." The soldier shared how Taehyung helped him solidify his dream of becoming a rehabilitation therapist. "More than anything, thanks to the consistency and passion my brother showed me, I was able to solidify my dream of becoming a rehabilitation therapist and work hard without giving up on both exercise and study throughout my military service. Even after I was discharged, I gained more passion to quickly run towards my dream. Thanks to my brother, my military service was more enjoyable. I will also live steadily and without giving up like my brother. Stay healthy, brother!" concluded his note. Reacting to the post, Taehyung wrote, "Haha, don't give up on becoming a rehab trainer, player. Make your dream come true, and be sure to come find me. I'll be waiting." A fan said, "We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for leaving us these photographs, but above all for the kind words you dedicated to our Taehyung. I'm so proud of your hyung's beautiful heart, of the way he knows how to guide, give good advice, and that you all look up to him as an example." A comment read, " It's good to see him living his military time to the fullest. I hope he doesn't miss out on anything... your words are so heartwarming it's good to know that he is spreading his love everywhere he goes." The singer is part of BTS, which also features--RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, and Jungkook. Taehyung, aka V, began his service in December 2023. He will complete his service in June and get discharged along with RM, Suga, Jimin and Jungkook. Both Jin and J-Hope were discharged from the military last year. On November 29 last year, Taehyung released his digital single Winter Ahead with Park Hyo Shin. His single Fri(end)s was also released last year.
