[★1 line cut]BTS V, the return of Private Elio… “What do you want, ARMY? Tell me everything”

Jun 02, 2025

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★1 line cut: Sergeant V who used to feed sheep while wearing military uniform, this time he gives food that makes fans ‘hearts flutter
BTS member V had a special conversation with fans less than ten days before his discharge from the military.He brought laughter and excitement to fans with his anticipation-filled message and cheerful explanation.

On the 1st, V revealed a screen capture of a discharge date calculation app with the phrase’ Private Elio D -9 ‘written on his Instagram story.V, who is scheduled to be discharged on the 10th, has started D -9 countdown.

He aroused curiosity by posting a profile image of himself wearing a military uniform and feeding sheep.Afterwards, he spent a warm time communicating with fans in real time on the global fandom platform Weverse.
When a fan asked, “TaeTae, can I ask you two things? What’s your name Elio in the picture? And do you feed the sheep? Explain please?” V wittily replied, “When I went to English storybook school, it was an English name.Yes, I even bought grass.”

In response to a fan’s post titled, “9 days until discharge, are you ready, Taehyung?” , he expressed his excitement at meeting fans after his discharge by saying, “Yes! What do you want to do, what should I do?”
When asked, “Is there something you want to do the most after you’re discharged from the military?” he showed his love for his fans without holding back, saying, “I need to see ARMY soon.They’ve waited for me, so what do you want? Tell me everything.”



● Greetings before enlistment and 18 months of waiting
On December 11, 2023, the day of his enlistment, V sent a heartfelt message to his fans, saying, “I think I’ll miss you so much.Not being able to see ARMY is the hardest thing.Let’s make more precious memories like we always have and come back then.I really miss you, and I really love you.So please wait until then.”

And 18 months later, V, who is about to be discharged from the military, moved fans by once again expressing his gratitude and love by saying, “I waited for you, so what do you want?” His heartfelt message made his discharge day feel even more special.


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