BTS member V (Kim Taehyung) reached out to fans with a warm Lunar New Year message, sharing updates about his life and health during his military service.

On January 25, V posted on Weverse, asking fans, "Are you all enjoying the holiday?" He added, "It’s a rare long holiday, so I hope you spend it happily! I’ve just been working out non-stop here at the base. There’s not much time left now, and I can’t wait to see you soon."

V, who enlisted on December 11, 2023, as part of the Special Forces (SDT), has been focusing on building his strength. When a fan asked if he had reached his target weight, V proudly replied, "I hit it and now I’m cutting back."

Before enlisting, V shared his ambitious goal of bulking up during his service. “I want to come out truly healthy and strong, with enough stamina to perform ten or more concerts without getting tired. I’ll build up my strength so that I won’t back down even in a shoulder bump with someone,” he had confidently said. At the time, V weighed 62kg and planned to bulk up to 86kg.

Recently, V revealed that he’s already at 75kg and continues to work hard to achieve his goal. Sharing a photo of his well-defined back muscles, V mentioned, “The soldiers in my unit are in such great shape that I need to try harder. I’ll keep working on it.” Fans have been impressed by his noticeably stronger and more masculine physique in the photos he’s shared.

Even during a short vacation, V didn’t let up on his workout routine, showing his dedication. Previously, he joked about becoming the "second-generation Muscleman" in 2025, and it seems he’s staying true to that promise.

On January 20, V also shared a playlist of his favorite music on Instagram with the caption, "End of winter training," referring to the intense outdoor drills completed in freezing conditions. Despite the challenges of military life, V’s dedication and discipline have captured fans' hearts.

With his discharge set for June 10, 2025, fans are eagerly counting down the days until V and the rest of BTS reunite as a group. The anticipation for their future activities is already through the roof!

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IU recently revealed that she watched her own concert film in a public theater, but shockingly, no one recognized her—even when she dropped a hint!

On February 27, a new video featuring IU was released, showing her inside a car on her way to Daejeon.

She excitedly shared, “This is a surprise stage greeting for UAENA! I picked this location through a ladder game when I did stage greetings.”

Previously, IU had let fate decide which city she would visit after her stage greetings. She happily said, “There are UAENAs everywhere I go. Wherever I go, it's a flowery path.” The game ultimately led her to Daejeon.

IU originally hoped to explore the city, saying, “I wanted to visit Daejeon's pride, Sung Sim Dang, and walk around, but my team said it wouldn’t be possible. The lines are too long, and it’s freezing outside.” She sighed, adding, “So, things turned out this way.”

Dressed up for the occasion, IU smiled, saying, “I don’t get to meet UAENAs in Daejeon often, so I wanted to make a surprise appearance looking my best.”

She also joked about enjoying surprise events, adding, “As long as Hanteo oppa drives me safely, I’m happy.”

But what really caught fans' attention was IU’s unexpected confession—she had secretly watched her concert film in a theater, but no one noticed her! “No one recognized me at all. There weren’t that many people, and it was a weekday… but still! I even gave a hint!” she said, sounding both amused and surprised.

Later, when IU finally appeared at the theater, her fans were overwhelmed with emotion. Some even burst into tears, prompting her to gently say, “You really didn’t expect me to come, right?”

After wrapping up her stage greeting, IU laughed at herself, saying, “Wait, did I just do a 40-minute one-woman show? I must have talked so much.”

On her way back to Seoul, IU reflected on the day, sharing, “It was so cold today. I shook hands with all the UAENAs. My hands are usually cold, and since the weather was freezing, I think I made a lot of people’s hands cold, too. But after touching so many warm hands, mine became warm, too. I still haven’t washed them.”

Her love for her fans truly knows no bounds!

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