BTS V’s Military Story Goes Viral After Former Campmate Reveals New Details

BTS V’s military service is back in the spotlight after a former training campmate shared new stories about the idol’s time as a trainee.

On May 29, 2026 (KST), Star News revealed fresh details about V’s military days, sparked by a recent Weverse live broadcast where V reminisced with BTS members.

During the broadcast, V recalled a funny moment from religious activities as a trainee. He said he attended a Catholic Mass with other trainees when someone was asked about their baptismal name. One trainee jokingly answered with video game character names, saying, “I like Mordekaiser, Miss Fortune, and Lux!”

After the broadcast aired, a former training campmate of V’s spoke up. He said when he enlisted, news about two BTS members joining the military was a hot topic. He was assigned to the same 1st platoon as V.

The campmate shared that V gifted Korean beef to fellow trainees, praising them for their hard work.

He also recalled watching a Christmas church musical together. After the show, V tried to leave quietly with his head down when asked to greet the crowd. But when he finally waved, the room exploded with cheers.

V volunteered to be platoon leader, showing his kind and positive nature. He was playful, affectionate, and generous-hearted, always guiding others in a good direction, the former campmate said.

This story has reignited attention on V’s military reputation. Fellow soldiers remember him not just as a global star, but as a dependable and kind person in uniform.

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