BTS member V (Kim Taehyung) surprised fans by sharing his childhood English name, Elio, just 10 days before his military discharge. The reveal came during a Weverse chat where he posted a screenshot of his military tracker app showing the name “Sergeant Elio” alongside a photo of sheep.
V explained the name originated from his time at an English fairy tale school. While he did not confirm the inspiration, fans linked it to the 2017 film Call Me By Your Name or Pixar’s upcoming movie Elio. The name quickly trended worldwide as ARMYs celebrated his imminent return.
“Back in the day when I went to English fairytale school, my English name,” V wrote when a fan asked about “Elio.” His casual reply sparked playful theories and emotional reactions.
*”Elio… sir taehyung, you must like the movie *Call Me By Your Name* a lot!”* tweeted one fan. Others praised the name’s charm: “Ellio suits him it’s so cute,” while another added, “tae’s english name is elio.. interesting coincidence.”
V will complete his military service on June 10, 2025, alongside leader RM. The pair enlisted together in December 2023. Their discharge marks the near-complete reunion of BTS, with Jimin and Jungkook returning on June 11 and Suga on June 21.
During the Weverse session, V also teased post-military plans. When fans asked what to eat, he recommended baechujeon (cabbage pancakes). He expressed eagerness to meet ARMYs soon, joking about a fan’s request for abs: “Ig you won’t breathe your whole life.”
The timing aligns with BTS’s 2025 FESTA, their annual debut anniversary celebration. Fans speculate new group activities could follow the full reunion. Earlier this year, V starred in IU’s Love Wins All music video and released his solo album Layover, which topped global charts.
V’s military role as a “sheep feeder” became a fan-favorite detail. He confirmed buying grass for the animals, adding to his quirky reputation. His updates have kept fans engaged during his service, from sharing selfies to discussing his love for photography under the alias Vante.
The name Elio joins V’s list of iconic nicknames, including “Tata” (from his BT21 character) and “CGV” (for his visual effects-like looks). Fans now await his return, flooding social media with edits and countdowns.
“TAEHYUNG CAME HOME with 8 comments and a IG story showing us his pfp and that he will be home in 9 days,” tweeted one fan. Another added, “Oh my baby sheep feeder … can’t wait to have you back.”
With BTS’s reunion weeks away, HYBE has hinted at a 2026 world tour. Solo projects like Jin’s Run Seokjin tour and J-Hope’s Hope on the Street album have kept ARMYs busy. V’s discharge will complete the lineup, paving the way for new music.
Credits: Sources include Weverse interactions, fan social media reactions, and BTS military updates from HYBE.
