In the world of K-pop, the relationship between idols and fans has long gone far beyond the simple notion of liking someone or being connected through music. For BTS and ARMY, it is a special bond built on trust, companionship, and mutual protection for over a decade. It is no coincidence that BTS’s fandom is called ARMY—an acronym for Adorable Representative MC for Youth, which also evokes the image "squad of BTS”.

Throughout more than ten years of activity, ARMYs have clearly fulfilled their role as a “shield” for BTS—constantly supporting, protecting, standing by, and serving as a solid source of strength for the group in every situation. However, this relationship has never been one-sided. BTS, in turn, has always regarded their fans as their most precious treasure and has “protected” ARMY both figuratively and literally.

Their music serves as emotional healing and a source of comfort, soothing wounded hearts. BTS has also consistently stepped forward to defend ARMY against anyone who seeks to belittle or attack their fans. Even more remarkably, this sense of “protection” sometimes extends beyond phone screens and manifests in real life in υиєχρє¢тє∂ly astonishing ways. Recently, a bittersweet yet humorous anecdote has resurfaced and spread rapidly once again, proving that BTS can protect ARMY in ways no one could have anticipated—even in potentially dangerous real-life situations.

According to the original poster’s recollection, an ARMY once had their wallet stolen by a thief. However, the incident quickly took an υиєχρє¢тє∂ turn. Upon opening the wallet, the thief found an edited photo of RM dressed in a ρσℓι¢є uniform. Believing that the person in the photo was the wallet owner’s ρσℓι¢є officer boyfriend, the thief promptly returned the wallet to her on his own.

This humorous anecdote took place many years ago and involved an Indonesian fan, yet it has recently been brought up again by ARMYs. The story continues to charm fans, particularly the photo that helped the fan recover their belongings. Some fans could not help but remark that Namjoon edited into a ρσℓι¢є uniform looked incredibly realistic, and that his face alone carried enough authority to intimidate the thief.

This story has also reminded many fans of a tip that has long been shared within the fandom: playing any BTS member’s livestream when walking home alone at night, making it appear as though one is video-calling a “boyfriend.” The presence of these “reliable boyfriends” is said to deter people with ill intentions from approaching.

At this point, ARMYs affirm that BTS’s presence has long felt like a “good-luck charm” for them. Fans left many amusing comments such as:

- Not a single normal cell in our fandom but this helps us much. Namjoonie's our fortune

- didn’t a similar incident happen when this man was stalking this army and she had one of taehyung’s military pic as a screen saver which scared him away? bts being our protectors

- Joonie the wallet savior! It’s actually a very good idea, should I try it?

- Similar thing happened with jin also when he was in military. BTS are angels really

- Namjoon safe us! Our lives have truly become better because of BTS

- store bts military pics or edited ρσℓι¢є pics just for your safety measure guys

- I need to put a BTS member in uniform on my phone lol

- BTS saves our life, not just through their music but through the comfort and strength they give us every day

- It’s amazing how BTS can protect and uplift ARMY in ways both big and small

- BTS totally a source of safety, healing, and happiness. Love them so much