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Why Did BTS V Go Back To Military After Discharge? REAL Reason As Per South Korea's Reserve Forces

Headline via Times Now · first report 12 Nov, 18:50 IST, latest 12 Nov, 18:50 IST

INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya on exercise
Representational image · INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya on exercise · Indian Navy / Wikimedia Commons, GODL-India

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First report12 Nov, 18:50 IST
Latest report12 Nov, 18:50 IST
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BTS V, aka Kim Taehyung, was spotted in a military uniform while fulfilling South Korea's mandatory Reserve Forces training following his 2025 discharge. Here's why discharged servicemen must attend refresher drills and what the country's reserve system…

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