With less than ten days left until his military discharge, BTS member V (Kim Taehyung) shared a meaningful and playful update that delighted fans and stirred excitement.

On June 1, V posted a screenshot to his Instagram Story from a military discharge countdown app that read “Sergeant Elio D-9”, marking the start of his final countdown before his return on June 10.

 

V also changed his profile image to a photo of himself in uniform feeding a sheep, sparking curiosity among fans. He later logged onto Weverse, the global fan community platform, for a warm and real-time chat with fans.

When one fan asked, “Taetae, can I ask you two things? What’s with the name ‘Elio’ in the photo, and why are you feeding a sheep? Please explain,” V humorously replied, “It’s my English name from when I used to attend an English fairy tale school. Yes, I even bought grass.”

To the fan message, “Are you ready with just 9 days left, Taehyung?” he responded, “Yes! What should we do? What do you want to do?” expressing his excitement about reuniting with fans after discharge.

When asked, “What’s the first thing you want to do after getting out?” V answered lovingly, “Of course I need to see ARMY as soon as possible. You waited, so what do you want? Tell me everything,” showcasing his deep affection for his fandom.

Before enlisting on December 11, 2023, V shared a touching farewell message:
“I think I’ll miss you all so much. Not being able to see ARMY is the hardest part. Like we always did, let’s make more special memories after I return. I really miss you and love you so much. So please wait for me until then.”

Now, 18 months later, as his discharge approaches, V’s heartfelt message — “You waited, so what do you want?” — reminds fans once again of his sincerity and love. His words make the upcoming return all the more special.

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