On March 13, 2025, the military service calculator app Goondori revealed that Kim Taehyung from BTS has achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class (SGT 1) during his tenure in military service. This announcement has filled the fandom with pride as Taehyung has completed 459 days out of his required 548 days, leaving him with only 89 days remaining.
The news of Taehyung’s promotion rapidly gained traction on social media, with many fans expressing their admiration and joy. One enthusiastic user on X shared:
“I am so happy and proud of them. Every achievement is a testament to their determination and commitment.”(translated)
Fans celebrated Kim Taehyung’s accomplishment with heartfelt messages, reminiscing about his journey from the early days of his military service as a Private. Many took to social media to express their pride:
“CONGRATULATIONS TAEHYUNG! He did say it was coming that he would be #1 in the unit,”- a fan reacted.
“CONGRATULATIONS TAEHYUNG on your promotion to Sergeant 1st Class,”- a fan shared.
“WOW! He mentioned something about it in his Wvrse letter… Congratulations. Sergeant First Class Kim Taehyung. We were so proud of you since you were a private. Fighting,”- a fan commented.
Discussions surrounding BTS’s V have highlighted his unwavering determination and the dedication he has shown in achieving this notable milestone:
“He worked hard in the military and it shows,”- a user reacted.
“Congratulations Taehyung! Your hard work, dedication, perseverance, and humble personality continue to shine through your achievements. We are proud of you,”- a user shared.
“WE ARE PROUD OF YOU TAEHYUNG,”- a user commented.
Latest Release: Winter Ahead Featuring Park Hyo-shin
Apart from his military achievements, Kim Taehyung has also been active musically. On November 29, 2024, he released his jazz collaboration, “Winter Ahead,”featuring renowned South Korean singer Park Hyo-shin. This track, which included two accompanying music videos, was released under BigHit Music, with distribution handled by YG Plus and HYBE.
“Winter Ahead”made an impressive debut, topping the iTunes Top Songs chart in 75 countries and entering the UK’s Official Singles Charts at number 86.
Continuing his musical journey, Taehyung released a rendition of Bing Crosby’s classic “White Christmas”on December 6, 2024. Distributed by Geffen Records and Universal Music Korea, this track debuted at number 93 on Billboard’s Hot 100, while also reaching number one on the iTunes Top Songs chart.
Looking ahead, fans can anticipate Kim Taehyung’s discharge from mandatory military service in June 2025, making it an exciting time for the BTS member and their dedicated following.