On March 19, 2025, BTS member Taehyung made a surprising appearance on Russian television, delighting fans worldwide. The segment aired on the Russian channel TNT, showcasing Taehyung’s most recent Instagram posts, emphasizing his impressive physical transformation during his military service. The host highlighted that he has less than 100 days remaining until his discharge, captivating viewers and fans alike.
Fans quickly took to social media, sharing their astonishment at Taehyung’s influence penetrating Russian mainstream media. Many humorously commented on his omnipresence, with one fan, @mytaetae_m, exclaiming,
“TAEHYUNG IS LITERALLY EVERYWHERE OMGGGG.”
Several users noted the global reach of his recent Instagram post, with remarks like:
“Everyone is obsessed with King Tae-hyung,”
a fan remarked.
“I thought only kths and kpopies were obsessed with Taehyung’s body but here Russian media talking about Taehyung’s body on national television. crazy,”
a netizen added.
“Help why is he mentioned there,”
an X user wrote.
“Well atp everyone is obsessed with tae,”
another user commented.
Additionally, many expressed their support as they counted down the days until his military discharge in June.
“Also them doing countdown on his discharge just like us,”
a fan commented.
“Great news! We are proud of V! We are waiting for his discharge from the army,”
another person remarked.
“The news we deserve,”
an X user mentioned.
Taehyung’s Solo Career and Military Journey
Despite his military service, Taehyung has continued to engage with his fans through various pre-recorded projects. His debut solo album, Layover, released in September 2023, received an enthusiastic response from his fanbase. This album includes six remarkable tracks:
- Rainy Days
- Blue
- Love Me Again
- Slow Dancing (Title Track)
- For Us
- Slow Dancing (Piano Ver.)
Further extending his musical repertoire, he collaborated with South Korean singer Park Hyo-shin for a December 2024 release titled Winter Ahead. He also released a remake of Bing Crosby’s classic, White Christmas.
While actively serving, he published a photobook named TYPE in June 2024 and introduced a vinyl version of Layover in October 2024.
Taehyung serves in the Special Duty Team (SDT) of the Republic of Korea Army’s Military Police Corps, renowned for its rigorous training and esteemed status. On February 23, 2025, he took to Instagram to inform fans of his promotion to the rank of sergeant.
As the countdown to his discharge in June 2025 intensifies, excitement is mounting among fans eager for Taehyung’s return to the music scene and public life.