BTS' V goes bare-faced live: Kim Taehyung flexes muscles, changes outfits, plays music and Counter-Strike as ARMY loses it
There's a reason ARMY - one of the world's largest fandoms - believes that the love they give BTS is always returned. On June 20, not long after waking up, the ever-charming Kim Taehyung, better known as V from BTS, surprised fans by going live on Weverse.
He casually told viewers he had just gotten out of bed and decided to start a live - a sweet gesture that instantly made ARMY feel like they were the first people on his mind. But what truly caught fans off guard was the display picture he chose: a mirror selfie in a sleeveless shirt, which immediately sent the fandom into a frenzy.
BTS' V shows off bare-faced visuals
During the live, Taehyung appeared in a white-and-black tank top but quickly commented that he felt he was showing "too much skin." He also mentioned that his room was messy, with clothes scattered around.
🐻 Hold on... there's clothes everywhere so hold on. Okay, wait a sec!🐻 I'm going to grab a water!#thv @bts_bighit @BTS_twt #TAEHYUNG #KIMTAEHYUNG #BTSARMY #BTS #BTSV #BANGTAN #TYPE1 #TAETAE #WinterAhead #BTSisCOMING pic.twitter.com/R0woO0QOFQ
So what did V do? He paused the video screen continued to play music, took time to change into a t-shirt, and cleaned up his room - before returning to the live to chat more with ARMY.
He turned on the Live as soon as he woke Up,changed his clothes and he's cleaning his room with us nowTAEHYUNG WHAT ARE WE? pic.twitter.com/hcPaBVNbii
V's love for gaming makes a comeback
While interacting with fans, Taehyung began playing what many believe was Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Listeners could hear the shooting effects and voiceovers, leading fans to excitedly guess the game in real-time.
TAEHYUNG IS PLAYING GAMES WE ARE SO BACK YALL !!#TAEHYUNG #BTSV #BTS #V pic.twitter.com/nA8vLB2sTK
"Kim Taehyung is back," Say ARMY
Seeing Taehyung share music and play games on live brought back memories of his pre-enlistment days. Many fans on X (formerly Twitter) couldn't contain their excitement over everything that happened in the short Weverse live -bare-faced visuals, gaming sounds, music, and a surprise chat.
MY MANN SHOWING HIS ARMS RIGHT ON MY FACE
I'm so sorry Taehyung but you like a character in BL manhwa 😭😭😭 the face card, the body, the sex appeal 💯 pic.twitter.com/2L3g1Mldtj
Bare face hottie, Kim Taehyung Live 🖤🤍🌟 pic.twitter.com/ByvpYrB4xJ
taehyung and his gay ass music god i love him
More about BTS V
After serving 18 months in the South Korean military, Kim Taehyung was officially discharged on June 10, marking his return to civilian life. According to Allkpop, V received over 4.5 million messages via Goondori, a military platform that allows civilians to send letters and encouragement to soldiers, including public figures like celebrities, athletes, and influencers.
On June 9, just one day before his discharge, V became the first and only celebrity to surpass 3 million messages on the platform - setting a new record and demonstrating the immense love he continued to receive even while serving.
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