“I Asked Him to Buy Snacks, But He Spent 660,000 Won…” Controversy Over RM’s Military Buddies Crossing the Line with ‘Proxy Filial Piety’ Using His Card
BTS members’ heartwarming stories and episodes from their military service continue to be revealed one after another, heating up both online and offline spaces. However, some episodes have drawn bitter criticism that those around the stars may have excessively taken advantage of their goodwill and connections, leading to cold reactions from netizens.
In particular, RM’s acts of kindness toward his military buddies have suddenly sparked controversy over “crossing the line with shameless behavior.” Here is a detailed look into the incident.
1. “Buy some snacks,” RM said as he handed over his card — the receipt showed 660,000 won
Recently, an episode RM himself revealed from his military days has been re-examined, turning online communities upside down.
During his service, RM gladly handed his personal card to soldiers in the adjacent platoon, saying, “Go buy some snacks at the PX.” As a top star, it was a generous gesture toward his comrades and juniors who were struggling in the military.
However, the soldiers’ actions far exceeded RM’s expectations. They didn’t stop at buying simple snacks. They filled their carts with expensive cosmetics like “Snail Cream” (sold at a relatively low price in military PXs) and various daily necessities. The final amount on the receipt came to a staggering 660,000 won.
2. The first-ever PX POS system paralysis and the squad leader’s fury
What RM expected to be just a few packs of snacks turned into a shocking receipt and chaos within the unit.
The soldiers’ single shopping spree with RM’s card included over 100 items, causing the PX payment terminal to overload and break down — an unprecedented incident. PX staff even remarked that it was “the first time in military history a POS system has failed due to a purchase.”
Eventually, the squad leader called RM in separately after learning about the reckless mass purchase. The squad leader strongly reprimanded him, asking, “What on earth are you doing in the unit?” RM, who had only meant to show kindness, ended up bowing his head and apologizing, saying, “I’m sorry.”
Later, when RM saw the receipt, he recalled the situation lightheartedly, saying, “They said they bought it as gifts for their parents,” but a bitter aftertaste remained.
3. Overlapping with V’s “view-count farming” episodes, criticism spreads: “There’s a line that must be respected”
As RM’s 660,000-won receipt story spread, public reactions quickly turned icy. Netizens strongly criticized the soldiers, saying, “He gave them his card for snacks, but they went and bought tons of cosmetics as gifts for their parents — that’s clearly crossing the line,” “Kindness continued, so they thought it was their right,” and “RM was forced into proxy filial piety.”
This controversy has grown even larger as it overlaps with another member V’s military stories. A content creator who trained with V has been uploading a series of 12 reel videos containing V’s personal military episodes, such as “the church story with V,” racking up high view counts.
Although V himself responded generously in the comments, saying, “It’s fun, spread it more,” fans and the public have expressed discomfort, saying, “It’s unpleasant to see someone excessively using a star’s fame and privacy for their own content view-count farming.”
In conclusion
During their military service — a uniquely strict environment — BTS members opened their wallets and hearts, becoming the best supporters and friends to their comrades. The members themselves shared these stories lightheartedly on entertainment shows, but the public’s reaction carries a sense of disappointment.
Whether it’s racking up 660,000 won in shopping under the pretense of buying snacks or slicing up private memories into 12 view-count-driven contents, the comrades’ regrettable manners and boundary-crossing behavior stand in stark contrast to the stars’ shining character.
What do you think about the military buddies’ actions that crossed the line?
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