On January 16, K-pop sensations BTS V and RM concluded their intensive five-week basic military training as elite military trainees. The graduation ceremony became an internet sensation, with numerous videos and images flooding social media platforms.

BTS V Wows ARMYs With Remarkable Physical Transformation

Having enlisted on December 11, 2023, both the "Love Me Again" singer and the BTS leader underwent rigorous basic military training before earning their elite status.

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However, it was V's notable physical transformation that caught the attention of dedicated ARMYs.

Tae is bigger than Joonie.
How's that even possible???

Look at them, both so tall and proud.
They graduated as elite soldiers 😍😍😍 pic.twitter.com/X68k3Krqg8

— ᵗᵏ 💜ₜₐₑ cᵣₑw 💜ᵀᵉᵃᵐ ᴶᴷ 🫂ᵗᵏ태국𐤀❤ (@IDunGv2Effs) January 16, 2024

Observing the viral content from the ceremony, fans were quick to point out V's visibly more attractive and muscular physique, creating a wave of excitement within the fandom.

RM and V's exceptional performance during the five-week basic training earned them recognition as two of the six elite graduate military trainees.

To achieve this status, they had to meet demanding requirements, including running 3km within 12 minutes and 30 seconds, completing over 86 curl-ups in two minutes, performing more than 72 push-ups in two minutes, running 1.5 km within five minutes and twenty-eight seconds, and achieving a zero-point shooting with one shot out of 20.

ARMYs Rejoice, Express Pride on BTS V & RM's Training Completion

Fans, overwhelmed with pride, attributed V's changed physique to the rigorous military training and his personal determination.

TAEHYUNG IS SIX BEARS BROAD AND JOON IS 6.6 KOALAS WTF pic.twitter.com/AJi1w6m9aI

— tay ⁷ 📚 (@kimgayism) January 16, 2024

He said he wanted to get up to 86 kgs.. looks like he already did 😲😊
My buff boy Taehyung 🔥
Congratulations Captain Taehyung💕 pic.twitter.com/X9XPgF3qm5

— TaEsHkaA⁷ (@btswon1777) January 16, 2024

taehyung and namjoon graduation day! they were among the only 6 elite trainees! congratulations so proud of you 🥳

my love taehyungieee looks so buff imysm! 😭❤️ pic.twitter.com/DcBOWXY8KX

— Vear ♡ (@babyvear_) January 16, 2024

Taehyung has become more buff and handsome too🫡😭💅

SO PROUD OF YOU TAEHYUNG 🫡😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/eOgFnMXgHI

— Only me🦩✨ (@Bunnybear_4evr) January 16, 2024

taehyung looks so big and buff now the military effect on him! 😎pic.twitter.com/El6iQYOzNT

— Vear ♡ (@babyvear_) January 16, 2024

Taehyung is looking bigger than RM, he was serious about the challenge 😭 pic.twitter.com/1FV3rJnhVG

— Ashu 💫 STREAM ʟᴀʏᴏ(ꪜ)ᴇʀ (@KingTaehyungii) January 16, 2024

When did Taehyung get bigger than Kim Namjoon??? Look at their shoulders! pic.twitter.com/W4qESOUog5

— Kim⁷ (@kookiesnkim__) January 16, 2024

It's looks like faces are replaced with each other's body. Namjoon looks smaller and V looks bigger

— 𝐀丂ꋪ𝐀 •⁠ᴗ⁠• Loꪜe Wins All ♡ (@AsraNawab5) January 16, 2024

Comparing him to RM in the videos, fans speculated about his weight potentially surpassing 86kgs, a goal he had set for himself in the military.

The discussion on Taehyung's enhanced appearance continued, with fans swooning over the singer's newfound charisma.

Honors, Future Deployments

Both BTS V and RM received awards for their exceptional skills demonstrated during the five-week training period at the Nonsan training center.

With their basic training completed, RM is set to be deployed to the 15th division, while V will undergo three weeks of additional training at the Army Administrative School, opting for the Special Duty Team of the Capital Defence Command.

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Written by Cassidy Jones.