BTS‘s RM and V have shared their first updates since enlisting in the military.
BTS’s V and RM
At the end of 2023, RM and V enlisted in the military together. In photos and videos, ARMYs were taken along on their journey.
The members of BTS at RM and V’s enlistment | @bts_twt/Twitter | @bts_twt/Twitter
On January 16, BTS’s RM and V were spotted at the military graduation ceremony, and in videos shared online, you can see them receiving their awards!
뷔랑 알엠 최정예훈련병으로 뽑혀서 상받는 걸 봐서 공유합니다ㅎㅎ pic.twitter.com/1L8pJMQPEp
— 빈짱이 (@jloverbin) January 16, 2024
최우수 훈련병 얼굴도 최우수임
https://t.co/rOPkivjtzZ
— 꿀 (@_vttv_95) January 16, 2024
After the ceremony, RM made sure to greet ARMYs directly with his first personal update since he enlisted at the end of the year. RM looked extremely handsome in his uniform.
| @rkive/Instagram
Considering they enlisted together and their close bond, it wasn’t surprising that RM shared two very handsome photos of himself and V looking proud in their uniforms.
| @rkive/Instagram | @rkive/Instagram
He also shared a photo of his certificate from the ceremony.
| @rkive/Instagram
If the photos weren’t enough for ARMYs, many fans couldn’t hide their emotions when they saw the small circle appear on both RM and V’s Instagram accounts, showing they had posted stories. Whether it was V posting clips from his Compose Coffee advert…
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Or RM sharing updates from his other account, reposting the OG pictures, and also what he’s listening to, it was like a warm hug for ARMYs.
When the posts were shared, it wasn’t surprising that ARMYs were extremely emotional online.
“rkive posted a photo”
“rkive added to their story”
“thv added to their story”pic.twitter.com/xt1Tj7o10S
— sen (@sugatradamus) January 16, 2024
NAMJOON AND TAEHYUNG BOTH WENT ONLINE ON INSTAGRAM pic.twitter.com/wlLx57GxT2
— lea⁷ (@seokjinbit) January 16, 2024
“I want to be a tree for Taehyung. When he’s having a hard time, he can lean on me and rest for a while.” – Namjoon ♡ pic.twitter.com/eeulPJ505p
— ˙ᵕ˙ (@taebokkiii) January 16, 2024
the way i just burst into tears pic.twitter.com/YwhZa2xn4t
— ᴮᴱ바다⁷ (SLOW) (@eternalhyyh) January 16, 2024
Now that RM and V have completed their service, ARMYs can expect more updates as they are now allowed to have their phone for one hour each day.
You can read more about the ceremony below.
BTS’s RM And V Graduate As Elite Military Trainees— Here Are The Requirements To Be Chosen