On this day, V seemed to show an increasing fondness for jogging at night along the Han River. Ever since he hinted to fans that they could join him and Jungkook for runs — with their plan being to jog three times a week around 8–9 p.m. — he has often updated his Instagram with photos proving his commitment to this routine.

Photos showing V’s flawless bare face even after finishing a 10km run once drove netizens wild. Meanwhile, they were also surprised when earlier this month, V revealed that he had stayed up all night but still went jogging at 7 a.m. — just a few hours before flying to fяαи¢є to attend the CELINE fashion show.

Recently, V invited the Wooga Squad to join his running routine, much to fans’ delight. On Instagram, the BTS superstar posted a video of himself jogging with his two close actor friends, Park Hyung Sik and Park Seo Joon. The setting appeared to show them running along the Han River last night.

All three were seen wearing casual sportswear and baseball caps, looking energetic. However, what caught fans’ attention the most was that, unlike his two friends — and unlike his usual running outfits — this time V seemed to have an additional accessory.

After taking a closer look, one major fan account concluded that “Taehyung is wearing a weighted vest (ranged between 6kg–20kg) while running.” According to the fan account, “This is a crucial component of military training that involves wearing a vest with added weight while performing exercises. The weight vest adds an extra load to the body, making the exercises more challenging and effective. The added weight puts the muscles under more stress, making them work harder to perform the exercises.”

This news attracted significant attention and surprise from both fans and netizens due to his intense workout regimen. While it is known that V once joined the SDT (Special Duty Team) during his military service, using a 20kg tactical vest for fitness training is indeed very uncommon.

Many expressed admiration, while others wondered if such military-level training might be related to a future project requiring strict physical conditioning. Some interesting comments included: "He's def preparing for soмєтнing, mind my words", "Wow I’m so proud of him", "He's so serious", "What is he training for?", "Taehyung continues to train so hard after military I'm so impressed by his determination and dedication!",...

However, the curiosity didn’t last long when another fan seemed to point out the misunderstanding made by the major fan account and others. As someone who also stays fit through jogging and exercise, @Nidale_hemma politely commented, “Sorry but I think it's a running vest — a running hydration vest, a lightweight vest designed for runners to carry water, energy gels, and small essentials comfortably during long runs.”

She also added how she recognized it: “I have one like it, that’s why I recognized it. Most long-distance runners use it — if you watch marathons, you’ll notice they wear them. It helps athletes easily stay hydrated and carry energy gels.”

Although the exact model V used wasn’t confirmed, when fans compared photos of various running vests with the one in his video, they seemed to find the correct answer. The vest he wore indeed had a small pocket designed to hold an item resembling a water bottle or energy gel.

Some fans also questioned the seemingly thick shoulder straps, which sparked further speculation that it might be a tactical vest rather than a lightweight running vest. Yet others explained that the sample shown was just one example of a running vest similar to V’s — in fact, there are many types of long-distance running vests, varying in thickness depending on the user’s purpose and function.

In the end, these explanations clarified much of the confusion. But regardless of the misunderstanding, V has once again shown fans his determination and genuine commitment to this fitness journey!