Two BTS members, RM and V, have been discharged from their mandatory military service, sparking fan celebrations and anticipation for the group's reunion, with all members expected to complete service by the end of the month.
BTS members RM and V have been discharged from South Korea's mandatory military service and are preparing to reunite with the band, promising a comeback and a special event for their fans, ARMY, as other members also finish their service.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Rolling Stone
BTS members RM and V have been discharged from South Korea's military after completing their 18-month mandatory service, with both expressing their intention to return to the stage soon. They are the third and fourth BTS members to finish their service, following J-Hope and Jin, with Jimin, Jungkook, and Suga expected to be discharged later this year. V shared a heartfelt message to fans before enlisting, promising to return after 18 months.
BTS's V and Bing Crosby's duet of "White Christmas" topped Billboard's all-genre new music poll, securing nearly 51% of the vote. The collaboration, which blends V's vocals with the late Crosby's, was praised by V, who expressed his admiration for Crosby. The song outperformed new releases from artists like ROSÉ, TWICE, and Bad Bunny. Crosby's daughter, Mary, expressed excitement over the posthumous collaboration, highlighting the song's enduring holiday spirit.
Yeontan, the beloved Pomeranian of BTS member V (Kim Taehyung), has passed away, as announced by V on Instagram. Yeontan, who had been a significant part of V's life and work, including his solo album 'Layover,' had struggled with health issues, undergoing two unsuccessful heart surgeries. V shared heartfelt messages and videos in memory of Yeontan, asking fans to remember him fondly.
BTS member V announced the passing of his beloved dog, Yeontan, on Instagram, expressing his sadness and gratitude to fans who loved Yeontan. He also mentioned his recent musical projects, including a duet with Park Hyo Shin and an upcoming carol cover. V encouraged fans to cherish their loved ones during the year-end season.
BTS's V's latest solo single "FRI(END)S" has achieved his highest-ranking position on Spotify's 'Daily Top Songs Global' chart, reaching #7 with over 4.728 million plays on its first day. This surpasses his previous best-ranking single, "Love Me Again," and the song has also seen success in Japan and on iTunes charts in 87 countries.
BTS's V, also known as Kim Taehyung, has released a digital single titled "FRI(END)S," featuring soulful vocals and a heartwarming message about friendship. The music video, directed by Samuel Bradley and starring actress Ruby Sear, debuted at #1 on YouTube's Global Top Music Videos chart, portraying a unique narrative about love and friendship through unexpected twists and evocative storytelling.
BTS's V released a new single, "FRI(END)S," and hosted a special party in Seoul for 600 lucky fans, featuring various activities and exclusive gifts. The event included custom messages recorded by V, and fans shared behind-the-scenes looks at the party, showcasing the thoughtful gifts they received, such as exclusive event photo cards, a "FRI(END)S" reed diffuser, postcards, and a letter.
BTS's V, also known as Kim Taehyung, has released a new digital single titled "FRI(END)S," a pop soul R&B track with witty lyrics expressing the desire to deepen friendships. The song debuted at No. 7 on the Global Spotify Chart with 4,728,233 streams, marking the biggest debut by a male artist and K-pop act globally in 2024. V recorded the track prior to the release of his debut EP "Layover" and expressed his belief that it will be loved by fans.
BTS's V celebrated the release of his solo digital single "FRI(END)S" with fellow soldiers, and a photo booth snap of him flexing his new physique and embodying his teddy bear emoji has captured fans' hearts, with many complimenting his appearance. V is set to be discharged from military service on June 10th, 2025.
BTS's V released the music video for his new single "FRI(END)S," which featured diverse couples and many LGBTQIA+ representations. The inclusion of an intimacy coordinator, Stella Moss, in the production crew highlighted the thoughtful approach to filming kiss scenes and intimate moments, ensuring the well-being of the actors involved. Intimacy coordinators play a crucial role in advocating for actors and facilitating consent and communication during intimate scenes in film and television productions.
BTS' V has released his latest solo single "FRI(END)S," which explores the delicate balance between friendship and romance. The song delves into the complexities of catching feelings for a friend and the difficulty of returning to a purely platonic relationship once that line has been crossed. The track marks a new musical direction for V and has been eagerly anticipated by fans, who speculate that it may be a sequel to his previous solo work.
BTS's V released a new solo single titled "FRI(END)S" along with a music video, expressing the desire to transition from friendship to a deeper relationship, featuring a pop soul R&B genre with a sweet melody and calm rhythm.
BTS' V has released his first solo single "FRI(END)S" since enlisting in the South Korean military, following his September 2023 EP Layover. The R&B-infused track, written entirely in English, was announced on social media and is described as rooted in the pop soul R&B genre. V had prepared several projects for release during his military service and expressed his sadness at not being able to make happy memories with his fans during this time.