BTS’s V Shares Heartfelt Message Ahead of Military Discharge

V Engages with Fans as His Military Service Nears Its End
V of BTS Announces His Imminent Military Discharge
BTS’s V, also known as Kim Taehyung, shared a heartfelt moment with fans as he prepares for his upcoming military discharge on December 10th. On his Instagram story, V posted a screenshot from a countdown app showing ‘Sergeant Elio D-9,’ marking just nine days left until his service concludes.
V’s Interaction with Fans
After the Instagram update, V took to the global fan platform Weverse to engage with his fans, known as the ARMY. A curious fan inquired, “Taetae, can I ask two questions? What’s the name Elio, and are you feeding a sheep in the photo?”
In response, V explained, “Elio was my English name when I attended English Fairy Tale School. Yes, I even bought a sheep.”

Excitement for Post-Military Life
When a fan asked, “Are you ready, Taehyung, nine days to go until discharge?” V enthusiastically replied, “Yes! What should I do next?”
In response to a question about his post-discharge plans, V expressed, “I can’t wait to see you, ARMY. You’ve been waiting, and I’ll do whatever you want. Just tell me.”
V’s Emotional Message to Fans
On his enlistment day in December 2023, V sent a touching message to fans: “I will miss you so much. Not seeing ARMY is the hardest thing. We’ll create precious memories again when I return. I miss you and love you deeply, so please wait for me.”
Now, 18 months later, V reassures his devoted fans that he’s ready to fulfill their wishes as a heartfelt gesture of gratitude.