There's a reason ARMY - one of the world's largest fandoms - believes that the love they give BTS is always returned. On June 20, not long after waking up, the ever-charming Kim Taehyung, better known as V from BTS, surprised fans by going live on Weverse.
He casually told viewers he had just gotten out of bed and decided to start a live - a sweet gesture that instantly made ARMY feel like they were the first people on his mind. But what truly caught fans off guard was the display picture he chose: a mirror selfie in a sleeveless shirt, which immediately sent the fandom into a frenzy.
During the live, Taehyung appeared in a white-and-black tank top but quickly commented that he felt he was showing "too much skin." He also mentioned that his room was messy, with clothes scattered around.
So what did V do? He paused the video screen continued to play music, took time to change into a t-shirt, and cleaned up his room - before returning to the live to chat more with ARMY.
While interacting with fans, Taehyung began playing what many believe was Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Listeners could hear the shooting effects and voiceovers, leading fans to excitedly guess the game in real-time.
Seeing Taehyung share music and play games on live brought back memories of his pre-enlistment days. Many fans on X (formerly Twitter) couldn't contain their excitement over everything that happened in the short Weverse live -bare-faced visuals, gaming sounds, music, and a surprise chat.
After serving 18 months in the South Korean military, Kim Taehyung was officially discharged on June 10, marking his return to civilian life. According to Allkpop, V received over 4.5 million messages via Goondori, a military platform that allows civilians to send letters and encouragement to soldiers, including public figures like celebrities, athletes, and influencers.
On June 9, just one day before his discharge, V became the first and only celebrity to surpass 3 million messages on the platform - setting a new record and demonstrating the immense love he continued to receive even while serving.??
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