Weeks after BTS' RM and V began their mandatory military service, photos of the two donning military uniforms have surfaced on social media, much to the delight of their fans. In the photos, the two can be seen sitting in a disciplined manner, but the fans are finding these photos extremely charming. Seeing the photos, BTS fans couldn't contain their excitement and started expressing their admiration for the icons. "They look so handsome in their uniforms. I know their families and country are proud of them. I am not from South Korea, and I am very proud of them," one user wrote. "Our men are so handsome and charismatic. They have always been true role models we want to follow, and now in the military too. So proud of them. Looking forward to seeing the pictures of all seven 💜," another Twitterati mentioned. Taehyung and Namjoon from the military🥺🪖 KIM TAEHYUNG, TAEKOOK, POST A TAEHYUNG,JUNG KOOK,KSJ1 is coming,KIM NAMJOON, Joon, joonie, TAEJOON pic.twitter.com/pFVRYuDirE — 2025♡⁷ (@SaadMas25979190) December 28, 2023 Meanwhile, on the occasion of his 28th birthday on Saturday, BTS' V released a new song titled "Wherever U R", marking his first-ever collaboration with American singer UMI. The lyrical video of the song, shared by UMI on her official YouTube channel, has already garnered significant attention. Before embarking on their military duties, RM and V took a moment to express their feelings in heartfelt letters to their devoted fandom, known as the ARMY. Urging their fans not to feel saddened by their departure, the duo encouraged them to look forward to the group’s eventual reunion. "I think I will miss you so much. Actually, I’m really sad that I can’t make happy memories with my ARMY for the time being, so it’s okay if I take one out, but it’s the hardest not to see the ARMY. I’II be back after 18 months of being healthy, so take care of your ARMY and if you’re looking for something to be happy about every day, cheers," V noted. Meanwhile, RM took to his Instagram stories and wrote, "Hello, everyone who I love, at last, that day has come. It seemed like what I wanted to tell you all circled around me a lot, but now I can’t seem to say anything. For the past 10 years, I was so happy that I was able to live as BTS." “After living diligently in our own lives and individual places, smiling wide when we return, hoping that we will be us, who are more frank, and full of heart and soul it is a ‘goodbye for a little while’ goodbye! When I come back, I will greet you again by saying ‘hi’,” he noted while concluding a long note. Three other BTS members, Jin, J-Hope, and Suga, have already been fulfilling their military obligations for several months. The entire seven-member group plans to come together again in 2025, once each member completes their service. BTS made its debut in June 2013 and within a few years, became a worldwide sensation with its catchy hits and social campaigns that the group said was aimed at empowering the youth. The meteoric rise of the group was accompanied by a growing fandom and international attention that inspired other artistes in the Korean entertainment industry.
