Yeoncheon: BTS members Jimin and Jungkook were officially discharged from South Korea’s military on Wednesday, becoming the fifth and sixth members of the iconic K-pop group to complete the country’s mandatory service — a major step toward the band’s long-awaited return.
The globally acclaimed seven-member band had put its collective music career on hold in 2022 to fulfill South Korea’s conscription requirement. The group’s oldest member, Jin, began his service in December 2022, followed by the others in staggered intervals, each serving for up to 18 months depending on their assigned duties.
Earlier this week, BTS leader RM and vocalist V were also discharged, leaving Suga as the final member still enlisted. Suga, who has been fulfilling his duty as a social service agent due to a shoulder surgery, is expected to complete his service by June 21.
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The recent wave of discharges has sparked a frenzy among BTS’s devoted global fanbase, with fans flying in from across continents to greet the stars and celebrate their return to civilian life. The momentum has ignited renewed speculation about the group’s reunion and potential projects in the pipeline.
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While no official statement has been made about BTS’s post-military plans, the full return of the members signals a promising path forward for their highly anticipated comeback.
