BTS V Takes Stand For Military Friend Amid Online Backlash - All That Happened Forcing Taehyung To Step In

BTS member Kim Taehyung aka V one again proved why he is a "good" boy. This time, he did something for his friend from military that has left the global ARMY rooting for the beloved singer-rapper, showering him with a lot more appreciation for his loyalty and kindness. V posted a string of supportive Instagram messages to former Special Duty Team (SDT) member and bodybuilder Kim Kitae. But, the emotion behind those messages is what left the BTS fandom, melting. V, along with his bandmates, RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin and Jungkook, wrapped upthe North American leg of their ongping ARIRANG World Tour. But, despite their busy schedules, V made it a point to send support to im in his own sweet manner.Kim Kitae shares military memories with VThe

interaction came after Kim Kitae shared his personal memories of his military service with Taehyung recently. The stories gave fans an exclusive look into V's life while he was enlisted in South Korea's elite Special Duty Team as he served as a member of the Military Police in the 2nd Corps. The anecdotes described a supportive and reliable teammate who frequently helped fellow soldiers with training and daily military life.Kim's videos gained online attention and fans reactions were varied. Many enjoyed the behind-the-scenes stories, but some wondered if such personal memories should be shared publicly. As the criticism grew, Kim eventually announced that he would not be posting any more of the stories, saying some people felt that those experiences should be shared directly by V when he was ready.

V reacts to Kim Kitae's postsV did not remain silent and came to the rescue of his ex-teammate. The BTS star had previously commented on Kim, sending him a warm greeting and complimenting him on his memory. Later, after finding out that Kim planned to stop sharing stories, V left another encouraging message that quickly went viral among fans. "Hey why! Tell us more stories! I don’t remember any of them," V wrote. This clarified V's stance that he had no problem with the anecdotes being shared.The singer's reply quickly shifted the online conversation. Many fans took it as a cue that V enjoyed the memories and wanted his friend to feel comfortable continuing to tell them. Some lauded him for his frank support of a person criticised for merely speaking positively about their shared experiences.

Netizens call out Kim Kitae for reveling V's personal storiesOnline discussions say V went even further, telling Kim Kitae not to be discouraged by negative reactions. He told Kim that people interpret things differently and not to take everything to heart. V also described Kim as a "ace" in his platoon and said how much he enjoyed serving with him.The exchange underscored the strong bonds V seems to have formed during his year and a half in military service. Since his enlistment was completed, several fellow soldiers have spoken highly of the BTS member, describing him as hardworking, considerate and supportive during their time together.

V's lengthy note on Kim Kitae's Instagram post"(Translation) You've been well, right? While there are many people who look kindly upon the videos you put so much effort into filming and feel grateful for them, on the other hand, it seems there are also some who look at it with worry. First of all, for me, it was so much fun. Living life, there are definitely times when even if something was done with good intentions, it can be received differently because everyone has a different perspective. I hope you don't let every single viewpoint weigh too heavily on your mind. (But I think because you uploaded so many short ones, it might have looked a bit strange to people, so it's totally understandable that they could misunderstand.) No matter what anyone says, you were the absolute ace in our squad, and I truly enjoyed the time I spent in military life with you. Honestly, I think it might be hard for people who haven't actually lived through it with us to fully understand what we felt. Do you agree? I was worried that maybe you were doing bench presses while stressing out over these reactions for no reason, so even though I'm incredibly lazy, I'm leaving this comment. (Freeze. Friendly fire, friendly fire) I hope this helps.Anyway, have a great day, and I really hope you don't worry too much. I'm always cheering you on, and though I don't remember what your dream was, since your body is so great, is it bodybuilding? Fighting!"To many ARMYs, the incident was another example of V's character. Instead of running away from the controversy, he stood up for a friend and expressed trust in him that his intentions were clear.