BTS's V recently made headlines in Taiwanese news, catching the attention of Korean netizens.

V had previously appeared in a promotional video for the 2nd Army Corps in Chuncheon Gangwon Province, which quickly went viral as fans worldwide were captivated by the global idol's charm.

In the video, V donned the black military police combat uniform alongside his fellow troops, drawing admiration for his captivating gaze.

The promotional video received global recognition, leading to V being featured in Taiwanese news coverage, where news anchors couldn't contain their admiration for the idol.

The news presenter praised V's impressive physique and intense gaze, while also noting his transformation from a cute image to a more masculine appearance since joining the military.

Korean netizens found the news segment both flattering and amusing, particularly enjoying the presenter's evident excitement when discussing V.

Korean netizens commented, "This is so funny," "They are flattering us," "Wow, they're making us feel so proud," "They are praising, basically worshipping V, lol," "The video with the subtitles is so hilarious," "This is so funny," "Why are they so proud of our soldiers? lol," "I can hear the excitement," "That news caster is so excited to talk about V," "I love this," and "Why is he so excited? This is so funny."

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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