BTS’s V Receives Mixed Reactions for Appearing in Military Propaganda Video 

On April 17, BTS’s V drew attention for appearing in a video where he donned a set of military police combat uniform and participated in participating in urban combat shooting training. 

The strong gaze, fit form, and handsome visuals of V in the video earned a lot of admiration from fans and the public alike, and the keyword “CAPTAIN KOREA V” even started trending on SNS platform X (formerly Twitter). 

However, amid all this praise for V’s latest cool look, some fans expressed concern, pointing out that the footage featuring V is a pro-military propaganda video. 

"so proud of him" "he's so cool" and it's just… military propaganda and forced conscription. are y'all fucking insane?? what exactly are you proud of?

— kaia⁷ 🦕⭐ (@jnggkuk) April 17, 2024

Many were disappointed about the male idol’s participation in such a sensitive content, while others were worried that V had no choice but to star in such a video, given his nationality and Korea’s nationalism.

At the same time, some also called out fellow fans for praising military uniforms and glorifying the army. 

SK is a country in war and our citizens are born with the duty to go to MS, it is a duty as a citizen just like the rights you have by birth in It's been part of our culture since we were born, which is why the Ministry of Defense has programs in schools, universities etc. pic.twitter.com/7JWZILb8iT

— Nana 경유지 (@nana_layover) April 17, 2024

Meanwhile, some fans defend V’s participation, stating that V has his personal beliefs and is just acting as a patriotic Korean person. According to them, South Korea is still a country at war, so non-Koreans should respect the idols’ duties to protect their country. 

Source: X, Krb