BTS's V reports informally from the military that he has lost 72.5 kg of weight and plans to return shortly

BTS's V reports informally from the military that he has lost 72.5 kg of weight and plans to return shortly.

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With a touching weight update following his enlistment, BTS's V surprises ARMYs, revealing a considerable gain and building excitement for his anticipated bulk-up trip.

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BTS's V happily shocked fans by providing an update on Weverse while he was serving in the military, noting that he currently weighed 72.5 kg.

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Fans excitedly anticipate the friendly competition among BTS members for physical transformations upon their comeback in 2025, especially with V's dedication to fitness during enlisting.

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On February 14, BTS's V gave ARMYs a pleasant surprise by returning to Weverse and providing a "interim report" on his wellbeing while his time in the military

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V shared his weight in a touching post, revealing that he had gained a significant amount of weight from his pre-enlistment weight of 62 kg to an amazing 72.5 kg.

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Given their prior worries about his weight, fans expressed relief and gratitude for the improvement.

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V demonstrated his commitment to wellbeing by staying in good health and even making jokes about a "bulk-up competition" in which he wanted to weigh 86 kg while in the army

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Supporters greeted the announcement with joy, knowing that he will eventually make a physical comeback.

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BTS members RM, Jimin, Jungkook, and V have previously talked about how they intended to change physically while serving in the military, specifically wanting to put on weight and acquire muscle

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