BTS star V's latest pictures from Korea's pro-military ad stir online debate
Pictures from BTS star V's military service have gone viral.
BTS star Kim Taehyung, popularly known as V, started a thread online as people discussed his recentphotosfrom military service. In pictures that are now going viral, V was seen wearing a special black uniform, typically worn by the SDT (Special Forces). This sparked a conversation among fans.
As picturesspread like wildfire on the internet, people discussed whether the BTS star wearing a uniform that only the military personnel from the elite unit wear, was correct. While some fans celebrated his role in the elite unit, others believed that stars shouldn’t be involved in pro-military “propaganda.” The controversy erupted after a promotional video filmed by soldiers for the 2nd Army Corps in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province was posted on YouTube.
What is the whole fuss about?
The YouTube video was shared on April 17. It featured V in a South Korean pro-military advertisement.The BTS star was seen with a set of firearms. He was seen firing them like an expert. It started threads on social media platforms that called V, “Captain Korea”.
Fans who liked the advert called it “super cool” and were mighty impressed with the BTS star’s skills. Others who didn’t appreciate it, said, “Are y'all insane? What exactly are you proud of?" Another fan wrote that idols are “being FORCED into military service and used as tools for their propaganda.”
BTS star V is a part of Korea'sRok II Corps Military Police unit
In January, the BTS star was deployed to the Rok II Corps Military Police unit, also known as the "Double Dragons" or the Ssangyong unit.
BTS fans, who call themselves ARMY, said they were "outraged" and "disappointed" by V’s inclusion in the promotion video, calling it “military propaganda.” Some said it was in contrast to the group’s “love myself” campaign for UNICEF and speeches at the United Nations advocating for anti-violence.
