Song Kang reveals special military connection with BTS member V - The Korea Times

Actor Song Kang said he became close with BTS member V during mandatory military service and that they often went out together. On TEO’s Salon Drip, he recalled their shared humor, outings, and group games, and said they were in the same unit but had different roles. Song was discharged on Oct. 1, 2025.

A scene from YouTube channel TEO’s Salon Drip / Captured from YouTube

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 actually a lot of fun,” Song said. “Even though there was a 10-year age difference, our sense of humor and things like that matched really well, so we often went out together. We even made plans to meet again next week.”