Kim Taehyung, known as V from the globally popular group BTS, initially shared a brief update about his military service. On March 3, 2025, V posted on the fan platform Weverse that he was in “double digits” for his remaining service days, indicating he had just 99 days left. This quickly excited fans who are eagerly awaiting his return.
Swift Deletion
However, shortly after being posted, this initial message was suddenly deleted. Fans on social media, particularly on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), noticed the post’s disappearance and began to speculate about the reason behind it. Many fans found humor in the quick deletion, joking that V is known for sometimes deleting posts shortly after sharing them, as if feeling a bit shy or reconsidering his message.
Adding to the amusement, V soon reposted an updated message. This new post was noticeably longer and more detailed than his first, brief announcement. This rapid delete-and-repost action became a source of lighthearted jokes among the BTS ARMY (BTS’s fanbase).
not Taehyung deleted the first one to post with more lines i love him dearly 😭 pic.twitter.com/lGTB1y7fs2
The humor deepened when fans noticed a possible reason for V’s change of heart. Kim Namjoon, known as RM, the leader of BTS, had also posted a lengthy, thoughtful letter on Weverse around the same time. V himself commented on RM’s post, saying, “Wait, this post makes him look way too smart.”
Netizens began joking that V saw RM’s articulate and detailed letter and felt his own initial, shorter post was inadequate in comparison. The theory quickly spread that V deleted his first post to create a new, longer one after being playfully “influenced” or even “intimidated” by RM’s seemingly more intellectual update.
Wait, did tae deleted his post because namjoon's long letter looks so clean and intelligent to him !?!?!? 😭😭😭😭 hes so 😭😭😭😭 ——-
— FINding Yoongi⁷ Sope Lover🐱🐿️ (@Morphynetosoul) March 3, 2025
Fans found the interaction between V and RM, even during their military service, to be highly entertaining and very typical of their playful dynamic. The incident became a fun moment for the ARMY, showcasing the close bond between the BTS members and their relatable, humorous interactions even while fulfilling their national duties.
the way namjoon's letter was so profound even taehyung was gagged and said hold on lemme pull up a chair
Both V and RM enlisted together in December 2023 to fulfill their mandatory South Korean military service. Despite being in the military, both artists have occasionally shared updates with fans, keeping ARMYs connected and informed about their well-being. These updates, even brief or humorous ones like this, are greatly appreciated by fans worldwide.
Fan Reactions
The online reaction was filled with amusement and affection. Fans on social media platforms reposted screenshots of both of V’s posts and his comment on RM’s letter, highlighting the funny situation. They joked about V feeling the need to “compete” with RM’s intelligent image, and celebrated V’s endearing and relatable personality. The incident further strengthened the bond between BTS and their fans through shared laughter and lighthearted moments.
