BTS's V And Jimin Gearing Up For Military Enlistment By End Of This Year?

In a recent discussion about their plans for the remainder of 2023, BTS’s V and Jimin dropped hints about their upcoming military enlistment. During V’s solo fan meeting, titled (V)ICNIC, at Kyunghee University’s Peace Amphitheater on October 14, fans noticed a statement made by V that sparked speculation about his military service date. The event included close-up photos, live performances, and fan interactions. V also extended an invitation to his close friend and fellow BTS member, Jimin, to join him on stage. In the midst of warm conversations with the host and fans, V shared his intention to make an appearance on the popular variety show, Running Man, alongside Jimin.

While discussing their appearance on Running Man, V mentioned their plans to do so “before they have to go this year.” ARMY has been considering this as a subtle hint at their impending military enlistment, as discussions about the remaining BTS members, including V, Jimin, RM, and Jungkook, serving in the military remain unconfirmed.

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V and Jimin are often affectionately referred to as Vmin and share a strong bond. They were born in 1995, attended the same high school, trained together for their debut, and subsequently debuted as BTS members. In 2020, they even released a song titled Friends, celebrating their friendship as part of the Map of the Soul: 7 album by BTS.

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At the (V)ICNIC fan meeting, V and Jimin reportedly delighted fans with a live performance of Friends and engaged in light-hearted discussions.

Fans’ reactions to this revelation were mixed, with some members of the ARMY taking it with a pinch of salt and pointing out that there are only two months left in the year, making it seem too soon for the duo to enlist. Others wondered if V might celebrate his birthday on December 31 while in the military.

“Jimin is like ??? We are going ? When did we plan this? But this is exactly like my bestfriend planning stuffs and telling other frnz that we have decided to go there next week and I’m like we are???” wrote a fan. Another user commented, “Is this real or is it bcuz he’s talking to Se Chan?? BUT I TRUST U TAEHYUNG OMG I DO HOPE YOU’RE NOT KIDDING.”

Look at some more fan reactions below:

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As of now, BTS’s official music label, BIGHIT MUSIC has not officially confirmed anything regarding this issue. Currently, three BTS members are fulfilling their military duties: Jin (since December 13, 2022), J-hope (since April 18, 2023), and SUGA (since September 22, 2023).