This is trending because BTS's V is currently serving his mandatory military service, and any update on his appearance or activities is huge news. The surprise 'glow-up' or incredible self-management after military service is a common topic for male celebrities, making his visuals a hot discussion point.
In South Korea, all able-bodied men must complete mandatory military service, typically lasting 18 months. For male K-pop idols, their enlistment and return are highly anticipated events, with fans often speculating about how they will look or change during and after their service.
Okay, so BTS's V just dropped some new looks on us after his military service, and K-netizens are absolutely losing their minds. Seriously, pics and clips are circulating everywhere, and everyone's saying he lowkey looks even *better* than before. People are out here claiming he bulked up during his mandatory military service, then somehow shed it all to look exactly like he did a decade ago, but with an extra dash of 'masculinity' added to the mix. His management game is just on another level, fr fr. We're talking 'idol of a thousand years' vibes here, no cap.
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10Bro bulked up in the military, then lost it and looks exactly like 10 years ago ๐ He's even hotter now.
OMG V is actually insane every time I see him, so handsome, he's tearing it up with his face, and his dancing is fire too ๐ฅ
Fr fr, he looks the most handsome these days โจ
His face is literally insane ๐คฏ
His management is next level, no cap ๐ซก
He's the same, just with a little extra masculine vibe added. ๐
Idol of a thousand years, period. ๐
He looks 2D, like human CG, no way. And he dances so well too! ๐ค
What's the second outfit from the bottom? A stage outfit??
@1 It's from the Hooligan MV!