Not only among ARMYs but also with many K-pop fans, V became well-known for joining the Special Duty Team (SDT) of the Republic of кσяєα Military Police when he began his military service in December 2023. The SDT is one of the most elite and rigorously selected units in the military, tasked with carrying out high-risk operations, including counter-terrorism and hostage rescue missions. Remarkably, after only 18 days of basic training, V was appointed as a Squad Leader (Cadet), reflecting his exceptional leadership sкιℓℓs and outstanding performance.

During his service, the singer consistently excelled in physically demanding and technical exercises. In March 2025, despite suffering a rib fracture during training, he was awarded the prestigious Special Warrior title. He also achieved high rankings in shooting competitions and winter urban combat exercises. In the same month, he was promoted to First Sergeant.

In April, he received the Excellence Award from the Military Police, ranking first in shooting and combat exercises, and surpαѕѕing the standards for the Special Rank in running. Additionally, he was recognized with the title of the Full-Arm Marksman Special Shooter.

V’s talent and physical prowess were officially certified by the military, yet fans have always hoped to witness the BTS superstar demonstrate his professional sкιℓℓs. Fortunately, their wish was recently fulfilled. Although it is just a short clip showcasing one of the sкιℓℓs of an SDT warrior after V’s discharge, it was enough to impress fans, making it clear why he received so many awards and titles during his two-year military service.

Specifically, the video was cut from V’s new vlog filmed during his trip to Los Angeles to attend Vogue World Hollywood in November, and uploaded on BTS’s Bangtan TV YouTube channel. In the first segment of the 40-minute vlog, V is seen jogging along the beach as a form of post-breakfast exercise. While running, he notices a rope nearby, immediately approaches it, and quickly climbs it.

The clip of V climbing the rope quickly drew online attention and went viral shortly after being shares on X. With the prominent subtitle reading “SDT Elite Warrior”, fans imagine the physically demanding training required when serving in the elite Special Duty Team. Rope climbing is a challenging task for most people, yet V conquered it gracefully, even five months after leaving the military.

Social media has been flooded with comments praising his sкιℓℓs and ease in climbing the rope, as well as his speed control and core strength management. Others were impressed by how he could lift his entire body weight using only his arms, noting that most people rely heavily on their legs for support:

- SDT Warrior Taehyung!!! He truly embraces every positive aspect of military life: physical training and camaraderie.

- him not grunting or making any sound while climbing makes this extraaa extra hot

- all that in like.. 5 seconds? This is why he came back as the hulk

- SDT sol∂ιєr will never left Taehyung and I’m so proud of it.

- He does this for breakfast like it's nothing for him

- I'm used to seeing people doing this by using their legs to anchor the body weight. What he's doing here is blowing my mind right now. He's seriously strong. His core is crazy.

- man was in Special Forces and went through the most intense trainings.. Taehyung is such an incredible guy..

- TAEHYUNG’S INSANE STRENGTH CORE. COMING FROM A SPECIAL WARRIOR

- The move is usually performed using the feet as well, but!! Taehyung didn't use his feet and it was absolutely amazing

- My goodness this is crazyyyy taehyung is so hot

- makes me so d*mn proud especially that i became a kth girl during his sdt era

- why tf is he being so hot for? like chill man! i’m trynna live my life in peace so stop messing with my head bye

- Taehyung looks so insanely perfect it shouldn’t even be legal.