Song Kang reveals special military connection with BTS member V
Actor Song Kang has opened up about his experiences during his mandatory military service, including how he became close with BTS member V while serving. During the 154th episode of TEO’s Salon Drip, uploaded on YouTube on Aug. 25, Song looked back on his time in the military and shared several anecdotes. He was discharged after completing his mandatory service on Oct. 1, 2025. “Military life was…
Actor Song Kang has shared his military service experiences in a recent interview. During his mandatory service, which he completed on October 1, 2025, Song revealed a special bond he formed with BTS member V. Despite a significant age difference of ten years, their shared sense of humor and camaraderie led them to often go out together during their service.
Song stated, "Military life was actually a lot of fun." He also addressed whether his fellow soldiers treated him differently due to his celebrity status. Song explained, "You can feel it at first, but when you sleep in the same place together all the time, they eventually just think of you as an older guy from the neighborhood."
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