BTS’ Kim Taehyung spotted attending a soccer match between Gangwon FC and Seoul at Songam Stadium in military uniform

On March 31, 2024, Kim Taehyung of BTS was seen at the fourth-round home game of Hana Bank’s K League 2024 between Gangwon FC and FC Seoul. The event took place at the Songam Sports Town Main Stadium in Chuncheon. The celebrity arrived in his military attire and was joined by fellow soldiers.

On December 11, 2023, BTS member V officially began his mandatory military service, joining his fellow group member Kim Namjoon. After successfully completing five weeks of basic training, V moved on to the Army General Administration School for an additional three weeks of training. He was then assigned to the 2nd Military Army Corps of Chuncheon, Gangwon Province.

BTS’ Kim Taehyung exudes joy during recent match performance

Kim Taeyung of BTS proudly wore his military combat uniform complete with a Special Duty Team patch and a stylish short haircut. As the match was about to start, the video screen displayed the idol while Dynamite, their popular hit song, played in the background. He was joined by soldiers from the 2nd Military Army Corps unit, adding to the excitement and energy of the event.

As Kim Taehyung was featured on the jumbo screen, the crowd in the stadium eagerly turned their heads to catch a glimpse of the idol, who responded with a bright smile. Taking advantage of the moment, numerous fans and media outlets present at the event captured the idol through their cameras. They snapped several photos and videos of him throughout the game, which were later shared online.

The photos taken by fans and media outlets quickly gained popularity on the internet, and fans couldn’t contain their excitement. Throughout the game, the idol’s manager, dressed in a grey t-shirt, kept a close watch over him. The idol was occasionally seen sporting black-rimmed glasses as he watched the intense match. In the viral posts, he could be seen smiling from ear to ear. One particular photo captured him enthusiastically cheering for the team, with his hands raised and standing up from his seat.

Despite moments of appearing stressed about the ongoing game, fans were delighted that the idol remained engrossed and undisturbed.

Numerous local television networks, such as JTBC, were in attendance at the game and broadcasted Kim Taehyung’s surprise appearance with his fellow soldiers, capturing the moment for viewers to see.

As he left the stadium, the idol was accompanied by four to five security guards and his manager, while fans noticed a dog tag around his neck and a black mask on his face. The rest of his fellow soldiers followed him out of the venue.

Numerous snippets and videos from the game quickly spread across the internet and became a popular topic on X (previously known as Twitter), garnering more than 25k tweets in the K-pop category.

Further Insights into BTS’ Kim Taehyung

Prior to his mandatory military service, the idol dropped his solo debut album, Layover, on September 8, 2023, under Big Hit Music. The album included six tracks, with Slow Dancing serving as the lead single. The remaining songs consisted of Rainy Days, Blue, Love Me Again, For Us, and a piano version of Slow Dancing.

The idol was recently highlighted in IU’s pre-release single, Love wins all, where their onscreen chemistry was showcased. On March 15, 2024, he also released his own digital single, FRI(END)S.

It is anticipated that BTS member Kim Taehyung will complete his mandatory military service in 2025, having served for a period of eighteen months or more.