{
  "id": 3650414,
  "title": "Song Kang reveals special military connection with BTS member V",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/song-kang-reveals-special-military-connection-with-bts-member-v-3650414",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T03:07:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/20260827/song-kang-reveals-special-military-connection-with-bts-member-v"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actor Song Kang has shared insights into his military service experience, including his close relationship with BTS member V. During the 154th episode of TEO’s Salon Drip, uploaded on YouTube on August 25, Song reminisced about his time serving in the military. He mentioned that despite a significant age difference, his sense of humor complemented V's, leading to frequent outings together. Song revealed that they even planned to meet again the following week. He also addressed the perception of celebrities among fellow soldiers, stating that after living together, they were simply seen as an older neighbor. Song described how they maximized their free time, often going out early in the morning.",
  "summary": "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…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Song Kang reveals special military connection with BTS member V",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/song-kang-reveals-special-military-connection-with-bts-member-v",
        "published": "2026-08-27T03:02:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}