Kim Taehyung, also known as V from BTS, has joined the Special Duty Team (SDT) of the Army’s Capital Defense Command for his military service. The SDT is an elite military police unit involved in counter-terrorism. It handles violent crimes, carries out special operations in cities, and captures armed deserters.
V went through a tough selection process for the SDT, which demands high intelligence and more. His application included document checks, interviews, and physical tests. He applied in late August and early September, was interviewed in October, and got accepted later that month. He’ll be enlisting in a few days.
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From BTS member to ‘Captain’
As news of V’s application for the SDT spread, fans started referring to him as “Captain” on social media. They also expressed shock and admiration that he decided to do something so daring. V’s decision is another way he’s contributing to his country, adding to the pride he has already brought to South Korea as a global celebrity.
V will report to the Nonsan Training Center on December 11 for basic military training, after which he will be assigned to his respective unit. His enlistment is part of the BTS members’ broader enlistment process. Jin, the group’s oldest member, began his military service on December 13, 2022. j-hope followed by enlisting on April 18, 2023, and SUGA started his enlistment on September 22, 2023. Meanwhile, RM, Jimin, and Jungkook, will join the army very soon too.
South Korea Army (Capital Defense Command) SGT Demo
The history and role of the SDT
The SDT is a distinguished Special Forces unit within the South Korean military, primarily responsible for conducting counter-terrorist operations. Its function is similar to the National Police Agency’s Special Operations Unit (SOU). The SDT, as an elite military police unit, specializes in counter-terrorism, responding to violent crimes, arresting armed deserters within the military, conducting special operations, and executing mobile strikes in urban areas. The unit’s motto, “Protecting the Republic of Korea!” signifies its dedication to national security.
Established in the 1990s in response to increasing threats from North Korea, the SDT’s primary role includes maintaining security and order within military barracks, serving as gate guards, and guarding checkpoints to watch for intruders. The unit has motorized units, such as motorcycles and other police vehicles, for patrolling assigned areas. The SDT, as a special operations team within the military police, exemplifies South Korea’s military’s adaptive and responsive approach to evolving security challenges. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: BTS’s V cut a dashing figure in CELINE’s latest posts. Source: X/@btspicstwt_.
