BTS fans were very happy when they found out that only four were awarded elite trainees out of 800 soldiers, of which RM and V were the trainees. On January 15, BIGHIT MUSIC announced that RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook had completed their five-week basic military training before being deployed to their units.
Previously, it was reported that six elite trainees out of 200 trainees were honored. However, on January 22, a netizen claimed that the awards were given to only four elite trainees out of 800 soldiers. According to @romantic_tae on X, the graduation ceremony held at Nonsan Training Center was a joint ceremony for eight companies in two units. Eight hundred soldiers reportedly attended the ceremony, while the four individuals received the Elite Cadet Award and two regiments received the Best Troop Award. Six people were present on stage to receive awards.
BTS fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the matter. Many fans expressed their pride in the members as they were said to be the two elite trainees who were chosen from among a large number of soldiers.
One fan on X said:
“Sweeping awards in the army!”
“I'm so proud of Tae and Joonie”: “Sweeping awards even in the army!”: Fans delighted with BTS' V, RM were two of the only four trainees of the elite 800 soldiers to receive awards
On January 16, at the graduation ceremony at Nonsan Training Center, BTS members Kim Taehyung and Kim Namjoon completed their basic training. They received the Elite Trainee Award for achieving perfect grades. According to Yonhap News Agency reports, RM and V received awards as two soldiers out of five.
The trainee is required to complete more than 86 curls in 2 minutes, more than 72 push-ups in 2 minutes, run 3 km in 12 minutes and 30 seconds, run 1.5 km in 5 minutes and 28 seconds, and 16 exits from 20 rounds from scratch to obtain Elite Trainee Award.
However, on this day, a netizen claimed that they were two of only four trainees to be honored with this status. The checkpoint leader shared some moments from the ceremony on social media. He was seen wearing his military uniform and standing next to him to stop singer.
Moreover, he also shared the certificate he obtained after his training. BTS fans were happy to hear this news; They shared their reactions to X. Many praised the two idols for performing well during training.
Here are some reactions.
More about BTS and RM's military service journey
currently, Slow dance The singer has been receiving three weeks of additional training at the Army Administrative School since he chose to join the Capital Defense Command's Special Task Force. On the other hand, RM was posted to the 15th Division after completing his basic training.
