On June 24, viral gym shots of BTS’s V (Taehyung) and SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu sparked exactly zero groundbreaking news—just a fan squabble over who has the better biceps. Because apparently, sharing a sleeve-free photo is now an invitation for fandom drama.
Let’s unpack this buffed-up mess.
The “Which Muscle Is Bigger?” Saga That Never Needed to Exist
After V’s viral military discharge photo flaunted a noticeably bulkier physique, SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu dropped his own tank-top gym selfies—just like he always does. Yet suddenly, the internet exploded as if both men were in a clandestine flex-off competition.
ARMY accused Mingyu of “riding V’s wave,” while CARATs insisted Mingyu has always been fit—long before anyone thought a spare rib at boot came with bonus abs. It devolved into the kind of pointless fighting that makes fandoms look like kindergarten show-offs.
Fans Stepped In—Finally Saying “Enough”**
Thankfully, many wiser voices broke through the noise:
“Taehyung is Taehyung and Mingyu is Mingyu… stop dragging them in your nonsense fan wars.”
“Gatekeeping muscles now? Be so for real.”
One beauty pointed out that these idols are friends, not flex rivals—and fans should maybe get a life instead of obsessive comparisons.
Why This Feels So… Pointless
- Different Journeys: V bulked up after military training and special forces duty; Mingyu’s fit has always been part of his stage presence.
- Strategies, not copycats: Mingyu’s gym updates have been consistent—all it took was timing to spark nonsense.
- Context matters: Bulking post-service versus maintaining a dance idol body are apples and oranges. Comparisons only reveal fan insecurity, not idol intentions.
Final Thoughts: Remember Their Real Impact
Both Taehyung and Mingyu dominate in their own lanes—one with soulful artistry and viral videos, the other with star visuals and charm. They didn’t ask for this muscle competition, and they certainly don’t care about it. So let’s stop.
Support your bias, cheer for their growth, and skip the flex wars. They’re humans, not competition trophies. And frankly, we stan people, not yardsticks.
TL;DR:
- V posted a bulked-up gym photo after military discharge; Mingyu followed with his own fitness update.
- Fans of both sides quickly started petty comparisons, accusing one another of copying or overhyping.
- Many fans called out the absurdity, reminding everyone these are different idols with different journeys and no beef.
- Let’s celebrate both as individuals, not pit them against each other
No need for a bicep battle. Let them be fit—and let us be fans.
