"Why did BTS have to undergo military training in the middle of their world tour?" — Foreign media curious about "reserve force" Jungkook, J-Hope, Jimin, and V's proof photos [K-EYES]

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BTS Jungkook, J-Hope, Jimin, and V share reserve force uniform photos… Foreign media asks, "Why military training during world tour?" and introduces South Korea's reserve force system

"You've worked hard, guys…"

This is a post left by BTS member Jungkook on the fan community platform Weverse on the 13th, accompanied by two photos. In the photos, Jungkook stands side by side with J-Hope and Jimin, all wearing camouflage reserve force uniforms, looking at the camera. It is a commemorative photo taken after the three completed their reserve force training together. Jungkook left a comment reading "You've worked hard" on this post to cheer on his older members.

The day before, on the 12th, V posted several photos on his Instagram with the caption, "We just live like this." The images captured his humble daily life, including a selfie in his reserve force uniform, sitting hunched over on a small chair, eating Tost while still in uniform, and checking a bus route map at a stop before boarding a city bus. V reposted one of these photos to his Instagram Story with the caption "First-time reserve." A Special Grade Warrior patch was clearly visible on the chest of the uniform in the selfie.

Gulf News, a media outlet from the United Arab Emirates, published an article titled "Why did BTS's V return for military training during his world tour?" following the "reserve force uniform proof photos" of these global stars who perform on stages around the world. The article provided a detailed introduction to South Korea's reserve force system.

Gulf News reported that V's photos caused considerable confusion online, noting that keen-eyed fans identified markings on his uniform indicating he is from the Special Duty Team (SDT) and found the Special Grade Warrior badge.

The outlet further explained that South Korean men are assigned to the reserve force for eight years after completing their active military service, where they receive training such as marksmanship. In this way, the "reserve force," a concept unfamiliar to overseas fans, has come to be known as another aspect of Korean culture.

Overseas fans expressed both pride and concern for the members who completed training during a short break between tour dates. Posts on X (formerly Twitter) included comments such as, "It seems they underwent reserve force training during their tour break. I hope they at least got some rest," "Our hardworking boys are truly a source of pride. Please make sure to take time to rest," and "Even the military uniform can't hide their doll-like beauty."

All BTS members have completed their mandatory military service. Jungkook was discharged in June 2024, and J-Hope in October 2024. Jimin, V, Jungkook, RM, and Suga were all discharged in June 2025. V served in the Special Duty Team of the Military Police Command under the Second Corps of the Army and was selected as a Special Grade Warrior.

BTS will continue their "Arirang" Asia world tour with 15 shows across five cities, starting in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on the 19th, followed by Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Jakarta.

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