RM and V of K-pop powerhouse BTS shared photos of themselves in military uniform as they completed their military training on January 16.
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According to several media outlets, RM, whose real name is Kim Nam Joon, and V, whose real name is Kim Tae Hyung, graduated as two of the only six elite trainees in the 27th Recruit Training Regiment in Nonsan Training Center. A few clips of the singers receiving their respective awards also circulated on social media.
📸 BTS' RM (Kim Namjoon) and V (Kim Taehyung) at their Military Graduation ceremony today! 🇰🇷
ℹ️RM and V were among the only 6 Elite trainees to graduate today from Nonsan Training Centre, recognized for their exceptional performance during training! https://t.co/JU0vwIL1fp
— SK POP (@SKPopCulture) January 16, 2024
To recall, the BTS members started their enlistment on December 11, 2023. Now that they have completed the five-week basic training with honors, RM and V will now proceed to undergo regular mandatory service.
Several South Korean reports also shared that RM learned about comradeship in his experience. “I was able to naturally find the fun, fulfillment, and meaning of military life,” the septet’s leader said.
On the other hand, Jimin and Jungkook, who were the last two members to enlist, have also completed their basic military service this week.
ARMYs congratulate the BTS members
With the news of RM and V’s achievement, BTS’s fanbase, ARMYs, shared their congratulatory comments for the singers on social media.
A number of ARMYs expressed that they are proud of their idols. Meanwhile, others also took the time to wish the members good health while doing their service.
Congrats RM and V on the military great job Boys💜🫶
— The Purple A (@_yoonjinkookiee) January 16, 2024
Hi RM and V! How are you both?? Congrats to you! I’m sure it was a challenge but I knew you would do very well with training and graduate! I wish you all the best and please stay safe and healthy!! I think of you often. Take care!😉😍 @BTS_twt_VKTH @BTS_twt_JOONIE
— Dimples(MCook) (@MCookDimples) January 16, 2024
nice to see u V and RM!!!congrats!!looking smarter!!!be safe always!!!🫡🫡 pic.twitter.com/6l1rRyiKA3
— Lorenda Cabanisas (@Adnerolsanul) January 16, 2024
While the fans are celebrating RM and V’s milestone, ARMYs are also patiently waiting for the group’s reunion in the future. Currently, all seven members are undergoing their mandatory services.
Notably, the big fanbase is welcomed by some good news this 2024 as members Jin and J-Hope are set to be discharged in the latter half of the year. To recall, Jin became the first member to enlist in December 2022. Meanwhile, J-Hope followed the eldest member in April 2023.
After announcing their hiatus in 2022 and focusing on their solo careers, BTS promised to be back as a full group once all the members are discharged from the military in 2025.
Featured image: BTS’ RM shares photo from his military training with member V. Credit: Instagram/RM
