On Dec 28th, the army training center revealed sketch photos of recruits through their official website. The photos show V and RM alongside other soldiers, seated in chairs wearing military uniforms with name tags indicating their real names.
Especially noteworthy is the armband on V’s left chest, signifying the rank of platoon leader recruit. Both of them display a dignified military appearance.
V and RM enlisted in the Nonsan Training Center on Dec 11th. After completing basic military training here, they will receive unit assignments and serve as active-duty soldiers in the army.
Netizens who saw their photos expressed reactions like “It feels real now that they’re in the military“, “They’re handsome and cool” and “They look cooler than when they’re idols. I can feel their masculinity.”
On this day, information about V’s life in the training center was also shared among netizens. It is known that he is maintaining good relationships with other recruits and adapting well to life in the training center. Additionally, there are eyewitness accounts stating “He eats very well“, making fans happy.
Earlier, V expressed his determination to build up his strength during his military service. At that time, he announced a unique goal of increasing his weight to 86kg, stating that he would develop a robust physique that would not tire even after holding many concerts.
Meanwhile, all BTS members, including V, began fulfilling their mandatory military service, and they are expected to return to full-group activities in 2025 after all members are discharged.
Source: Insight
