BTS' Jimin Blames Military Meals For 10kg Gain: 'Even Side Dishes Had Carbs'

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Jimin and Jungkook were discharged on June 11, just a day after RM and V completed their service. Six out of seven BTS members have now fulfilled their military duties.
BTS members Jimin and Jungkook delighted fans during a recent live session on Weverse following their official military discharge. The duo, known for their close friendship and playful banter, shared candid updates including Jimin's struggle with weight gain during his time in the Army.
Jimin admitted that he gained 10 kilograms while serving in the 5th Infantry Division, blaming the carb-heavy military meals. 'Believe it or not, I've been dieting for a long time. But in the military, surrounded by big guys and seeing fit officers, I also wanted to bulk up," he said. 'I even started running at 5 a.m. to lose swelling before discharge, but the real issue wasn't bloating—it was the meals."
Laughing, Jimin explained, 'The trays are the problem. The rice is packed, the soup has carbs, and even the side dishes are loaded with them." Jungkook agreed, chiming in, 'Military food is seriously high in calories—but also really tasty."
Fans flooded the live chat with supportive messages and laughter. Comments included, 'Blame the food trays!", 'Jimin is adorable," and 'Even with weight gain, he still looks amazing." Others expressed their excitement about the group reuniting and the potential for new music.
Jimin and Jungkook were discharged on June 11, just a day after RM and V completed their service. Six out of seven BTS members have now fulfilled their military duties, with only SUGA remaining. He is currently serving as a public service worker and is expected to complete his service by June 21 (KST).
The group's return has sparked massive fan engagement. At the recent '2025 BTS FESTA" held offline at KINTEX in Goyang, over 60,000 ARMYs gathered to celebrate. One of the most touching features was the 'Voice Zone," where fans could listen to heartfelt recorded messages from each BTS member, expressing their longing and excitement for the future.
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June 18, 2025, 01:39 IST

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