BTS member V, also known as Kim Taehyung, recently shared a cryptic post on his Instagram Stories which has raised curiosity among fans. The post featured an illustration of a cat with a Korean message, which roughly translates to, “You’re overthinking it again. Things will be okay.” V added the caption, “I got it, Teacher Cat. I will not break.” The timing of this post has drawn attention as it coincides with the ongoing controversy involving Min Hee Jin, the former CEO of BTS’s label HYBE and HYBE’s subsidiary ADOR. While V did not directly reference the issue, fans speculated that his message may subtly reflect recent events.

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V found himself embroiled in the ongoing HYBE vs. Min Hee Jin controversy after the former ADOR CEO made comments about him during a live broadcast. Min Hee Jin mentioned that V had contacted her via calls and texts during his military service and even wished her a happy birthday early in the morning. Since military trainees in South Korea typically have limited access to their phones, his comments sparked speculation whether Wei may have violated military regulations.

People accused V of receiving preferential treatment in the army and a legal complaint was also filed against the BTS member.

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“BTS V approached Min Hee-jin during training, violated military law” Le Seraphim fan files complaint with Ministry of National Defense

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– ri (@kangsterrin) 30 October 2024

according to a English Jagran reportWei was cleared of charges following an investigation by the South Korean military. The Army clarified that trainees can use their phones for up to one hour each day during specified rest periods such as weekends and public holidays. He confirmed that V followed these guidelines and used his phone only during the scheduled afternoon hours, not in the morning as Min Hee Jin claimed. There was no evidence that Wei had violated any rules or received preferential treatment during his tenure in the army. In accordance with South Korea’s data protection regulations, V’s personal information was kept private, and the specifics of his calls and communications were not disclosed.

Despite this clarification, the matter has attracted a lot of attention from fans, with some even questioning the accuracy of Min Hee Jin’s claims. Min Hee Jin, a prominent personality in the K-pop scene, is directly linked to the success of rising group Newzines. He served as CEO of ADOR, the HYBE subsidiary that oversees the group. Amidst a power struggle in the company, HYBE has accused Min Hee Jin of trying to steal ADOR away from its parent label. Meanwhile, Min Hee Jin has filed plagiarism allegations against HYBE’s other subsidiary, Belift Lab.

Meanwhile, BTS’s V will be discharged from the army on June 10, 2025. The septet is expected to return to the group the same year.