BTS' V sparks military controversy: Complaint filed over phone use after Min Hee-jin's fresh claims

Is Min Hee-jin a pathological liar, or is everyone conspiring against her? The former ADOR CEO recently stirred up the K-pop world with her hard-hitting note before resigning from her position as the internal director of the HYBE subsidiary.?

During a live broadcast, the art director also claimed 'BTS' V occasionally calls me from the military,' igniting a social media debate as the use of mobile phone is strictly limited for soldiers serving their mandatory term in the South Korean Army. Fans were perplexed as to why the BTS member would choose to call Min Hee Jin, who is currently in a legal tussle with his boss Bang Si-hyuk, of all the people, especially given his limited screen time.?

Complained filed against BTS' V

Following Min Hee-jin's bombshell revelations, one netizen filed a complaint against V, whose real name is Kim Taehyung, alleging that the BTS member violated military rules by calling the former HYBE employee occasionally. The netizen accused the South Korean military of playing favourites, alleging V's superstar status may have forced the army to go soft on him with the otherwise stringent measures.?

Military responds after the allegations?

Debunking the claims, the Military Police Petition Response Officer from the 802nd Military Police Battalion, shared a statement, revealing recruits undergoing training are allowed to use their mobile phones for a limited time. They are granted one hour of phone access daily during designated rest periods, which include weekends and holidays, an official military statement said.?

“According to the training center’s guidelines, Kim Taehyung did not use his mobile phone during early morning hours but instead used it during the afternoon, which is the permitted time slot for mobile phone usage," it added.?

While the military note did not directly address Min Hee-jin's case, it seemingly dismissed her claims as she had alleged BTS' V sent her an early morning birthday message while he was training for his mandatory service.?

BTS V's military service?

V started his military service on Dec 11, 2023, along with group leader RM. After completing his initial training, the duo was assigned to the Ssangyong Unit of the 2nd Corps on February 8, 2024. He now serves in the elite Special Task Force of the Military Police Corps.

The Layover hitmaker often gives fans a glimpse into his solider life, sharing pictures in military uniform with his fellow comrades, Recently, a military camp report revealed that BTS members V, RM, Jungkook, and Jimin, have completed 90 per cent of their mandatory service in the military.?

With just 9 months left to their discharge, fans were expecting a BTS union in 2025; however, HYBE's recent plans hinted at a 2026 reunion for the group. For the unversed, BTS members Jin and J-hope have already completed their mandatory term, while Suga is serving as the?

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