Fans of BTS’ kim Taehyung know him for his music and charm, but his ability to form real friendships stands out just as much. A special bond with Ma Sun Ho, a star from Physical 100, has caught attention recently. Their story, rooted in shared gym sessions, shows how V, also known as Kim Taehyung, connects with people even during his military service.
A Friendship Born in the Gym
Ma Sun Ho, a professional bodybuilder, became friends with BTS’ V through their love for working out. The two met at the gym, where regular sessions turned into a strong bond.
“I call V by his real name, Taehyung. We became close while working out,” Ma Sun Ho said, as shared by fan account @KTH_Facts.
This friendship grew naturally. Ma Sun Ho posted a gym selfie with Taehyung on Instagram, and his follower count jumped by 50,000 almost instantly. The photo showed their easy chemistry, proving V’s influence goes beyond music.
Their connection wasn’t just a one-time thing. In September 2024, during a break from V’s military service, Ma Sun Ho shared another gym photo. This time, it included actor Kim Min Jae alongside Taehyung. Fans loved seeing the trio together, enjoying a casual hangout.
Ma Sun Ho Shares Their Story on TV
On April 12, 2025, Ma Sun Ho will appear on JTBC’s variety show Knowing Brothers. According to MBC Entertainment, he’ll talk about his friendship with BTS’ V during the episode.
The bodybuilder has never held back about his admiration for Taehyung. In October 2024, he joined Kim Jong Kook’s YouTube show and opened up again.
“Kim Taehyung’s approachable and sincere personality makes it easy for him to connect with people,” Ma Sun Ho said.
He described V as someone who builds real bonds, no matter his fame. This sincerity shines through in their friendship, which has stayed strong even with V’s busy military schedule.
[INFO] Body builder Masunho, who will appear on April 12th “JTBC's Knowing Brothers” mentioned Taehyung
🗣️ “I call V by their real names, 'Taehyung.' We became close while working out, and when I uploaded a picture we took together on SNS, my followers increased by 50,000,”+ pic.twitter.com/cmOXQHe1yN
Ma Sun Ho is no stranger to the spotlight. He’s a well-known athlete who competed on Physical 100, a show testing physical strength. He also appeared on Running Man and The Zone: You Must Survive, earning fans with his skills and personality.
His friendship with BTS’ V has brought him even more attention. Posting about Taehyung on social media boosted his following, but Ma Sun Ho values the bond itself more than the fame.
“Our friendship grew effortlessly through our mutual love for fitness,” Ma Sun Ho shared on Instagram.
BTS’ V is known for close friendships, like his Wooga Squad with Park Seo Joon, Choi Woo Shik, Park Hyung Sik, and Peakboy. His connection with Ma Sun Ho adds another layer to his grounded nature.
Even during military service, V finds ways to stay true to himself. His promotion to sergeant, shared in early 2025, came with photos showing his fit physique—likely thanks to those gym sessions with Ma Sun Ho. Fans see their friendship as proof that Taehyung values real connections over celebrity status.
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