Beyond the Wooga Squad: ‘Physical 100’ Star Ma Sun Ho opens up about friendship with BTS' V

BTS's V, renowned for his artistry and good looks, is also complimented for his true friendships. Although his "Wooga Squad" is always in the limelight, his friendship with ‘Physical 100’ actor Ma Sun Ho has just surfaced. Ma Sun Ho will be on JTBC's ‘Knowing Brothers’ on April 12, 2025, and is set to talk more about their friendship.
Ma Sun Ho, who has appeared on ‘Physical 100,’ ‘Running Man,’ and ‘The Zone: You Must Survive,’ is close friends with V. Their friendship is so close that Ma Sun Ho calls V by his real name, Taehyung. "I call V by his actual name, Taehyung. We got close while working out," Ma Sun Ho disclosed.
Their friendship developed naturally through frequent gym routines. Ma Sun Ho mentioned that this friendship resulted in a boom in his social media following. When he uploaded a gym selfie with Taehyung, he received more than 50,000 followers overnight, courtesy of V's charismatic aura. On Instagram, Ma Sun Ho shared a spontaneous workout photo with BTS V, also known as Kim Taehyung, explaining how their friendship developed naturally through their shared passion for fitness. As per fan account @KTH_Facts, Ma Sun Ho clarified, "When I posted our photo on social media, my fans rose by 50,000."
It's not an isolated incidence. In September 2024, during V's military hiatus, Ma Sun Ho posted another gym selfie with actor Kim Min Jae and Taehyung. The photo provided a sneak peek into a cozy hangout that fans weren't expecting.
Ma Sun Ho has frequently conveyed his admiration and fondness for V. In October 2024, on Kim Jong Kook's YouTube program, the subject of their friendship arose once more. Ma Sun Ho warmly described the friendly and genuine nature of Kim Taehyung, pointing out how effortless it is for V to get along with others.
It's evident that beneath the glory, BTS's V keeps building genuine connections, reminding the world that sincerity and humility never fade.