Amidst the longing anticipation of
BTS
'
V
's return, fans were treated to an unexpected yet heartwarming surprise on March 15. After bidding farewell to civilian life at the end of 2023, V, along with fellow member RM, went on their mandatory
military
service, subsequently followed by
Jungkook
and Jimin.
In the intervening months, glimpses of V's activities were few and far between, primarily consisting of teasers for his solo project ‘FRI(END)S’ and occasional updates shared by RM or glimpses from fellow soldiers.
However, March 15 marked a significant shift in this narrative. With the release of the music video for V's song, anticipation was already high among the BTS fandom. Yet, it was a surprise Instagram
post
from V himself that truly stole the spotlight. The clip, shot at a cafe, where V serves as ambassador, captured the idol in his military attire as he gazed at images of himself displayed on the cafe's boards.
Fans took to social media to express their reactions to V's recent visual update. Commenting on the unexpected glimpse of the idol, one fan remarked, "Thought Taehyung would post himself first time in military uniform looking so big & buff but he posted himself looking so baby with a children's song in the background". Another admirer gushed, "He looks so handsome in buzz cut and in military uniform", while a sentiment shared widely among ARMYs echoed, "I miss him so much. He is so cute".
The sight of V, resplendent in his uniform and smiling proudly amidst the familiar surroundings, evoked a surge of emotions among netizens. Each update, no matter how fleeting, melts the hearts of fans worldwide.
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