'Love me Tete!': BTS V shares heartwarming military photos, recreates iconic Wooga squad moment, shows ARMY how loved Kim Taehyung is
Fresh from completing his mandatory military service alongside RM, BTS' V aka Kim Taehyung has officially returned to his idol life ¡ª a major milestone on the road to the group's long-awaited reunion.
One thing about Kim Taehyung ¡ª the charming singer from BTS ¡ª is that he is truly loved. Whether it's his on-screen presence, on-stage charisma, or his off-stage silliness like doing his iconic "Tata-mic face," the singer, better known by his stage name V, is undeniably a fan magnet. So, it came as no surprise that he formed close bonds while serving in the South Korean military during his mandatory enlistment.
Now discharged, Taehyung reunited with some of his fellow soldiers who had already completed their service, while those still serving wished him a happy and fulfilling life ahead. Adding to the excitement, his beloved "Wooga Squad" ¡ª a close-knit friend group consisting of V, actors Park Seo-joon, Park Hyung-sik, Choi Woo-shik, and musician Peakboy ¡ª delighted fans by recreating an iconic photo they had taken together before his enlistment.
BTS' V recreates iconic Wooga squad moment
The Wooga squad had originally taken a memorable group photo that V shared before his military enlistment in 2023. Now, following his discharge, the group has recreated that iconic image ¡ª with all the members looking at V with warm, affectionate eyes.
V posted the updated photo on his Instagram story, adding a simple "Thank you" caption along with a black heart emoji.
BTS' V recreates iconic Wooga squad moment
Kim Taehyung gives ARMY a glimpse into his military life
In addition, V shared 20 photos on Instagram with the caption "Love me Tete," a playful nod to the song "Love Me JeJe" by Tems, which he paired with the post.
The photos offer a peek into his life during enlistment, including solo shots at the HYBE building and in the military, candid moments with his fellow Special Duty Team (SDT) members, snapshots of him reading a book, and working out at the gym alongside actor Song Kang.
He even included a video showing off his toned physique as he effortlessly twirled a baseball bat ¡ª a clip that had ARMY screaming with excitement.
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Fresh from completing his mandatory military service alongside RM, BTS' V has officially returned ¡ª a major milestone on the road to the group's long-awaited reunion. Having served in the elite Special Duty Team, V is now back and waiting for Min Yoongi to finish his enlistment. With all seven members expected to be discharged by June 2025, anticipation is building for a full-group comeback.
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Karen Noronha is a versatile journalist with a passion for sports and K-pop. With over 7 years of experience at publications like IBTimes UK, DNA, and OTTPlay/DesiMartini, she seamlessly transitions between covering global athletic events and the dynamic world of K-pop.
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