BTS isn’t simply again collectively—they’re again and buffer than ever.
After finishing their obligatory army service in South Korea, the seven-member Ok-pop phenomenon has shocked followers with their muscular physiques. From Jin’s first enlistment in December 2022 to Suga’s discharge in June 2025, the group’s time in uniform clearly doubled as a possibility to bulk up—and followers are undoubtedly noticing.
The highway to their reunion was an extended one. J-Hope joined the army quickly after Jin, with the remainder of the members enlisting by the top of 2023. One after the other—and generally in pairs—the bandmates had been discharged, constructing anticipation for the second all seven might return to music. That second lastly got here on July 1, 2025, when BTS introduced throughout a Weverse livestream that their first post-military album would arrive in spring 2026.
However whereas followers wait for brand spanking new music, one other headline has emerged: BTS seems severely ripped. And due to a behind-the-scenes vlog and skilled perception, we all know how they obtained there.
In September 2025, the group’s coach Ma Solar Ho shared a YouTube vlog documenting their exercises in Los Angeles. The footage exhibits the BTS members powering via dumbbell hammer curls and machine work, all with severe focus—and just a little playful competitors.
Relatively than specializing in a set variety of reps, the members practice to failure, a technique that maximizes muscle progress. “What I feel they’re doing a terrific job of is the actions they’re doing are gradual and managed,” superstar coach Kirk Myers, founding father of Dogpound, informed GQ. “That’s a really efficient approach to practice—and tremendous efficient for positive factors.”
At one level, Ho instructs V to pause briefly on the prime and backside of every curl, eliminating momentum and making the transfer even tougher.
Myers, who has skilled stars from Tom Holland to Taylor Swift, praised the group for sticking collectively within the fitness center. “I additionally suppose it’s nice that they’re understanding as a bunch,” he stated. “It simply provides that accountability, and it additionally makes it enjoyable. [Watching this video], it seems like they’re having numerous enjoyable.”
So sure, BTS’ post-military glow-up is actual—and it’s not simply from self-discipline. Scroll via our gallery under to see each member’s transformation … and put together to swoon.
