Gangnam Style: BTS Members Wrap Up Military Service, Paving Way for Potential Comeback
Pre-Military Enlistment Solo Music Endeavor by Member of Acclaimed Korean Band BTS - Before enlistment in South Korea's mandatory military service, a member of the prominent K-pop group BTS embarks on his military duties.
Hey there! Let's chat about something groovy happening in the K-Pop scene. The four remaining members of the globally acclaimed boy band BTS are discharging from their military duties in South Korea soon!
According to the Yonhap News Agency, straight from the horse's mouth (their management, that is), the time has come for members RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook to salute goodbye to their soldier days. RM and V will kick off the series of discharges on Tuesday, followed by Jimin and Jungkook the next day, after serving for 18 months.
On a side note, congrats to Jin and J-Hope who have already bid adieu to their military life! The rest of the BTS members lie within the late 20s to early 30s age bracket. Suga is expected to complete his alternate service on June 21.
There's been a palpable note of excitement among fans, as these discharges potentially set the stage for BTS's comeback later this summer. Remember when they were on the hot seat due to rumors about a possible disbandment in 2022? That was after they announced an extended hiatus.
South Korea, home to these seven pop sensations, enforces mandatory military service lasting 18 to 21 months for eligible men. It's about to be the end of an era for BTS, but hello to a new chapter!
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Quick Rundown of BTS Members' Military Discharge Schedule:
- Jin: Discharged on June 12, 2024. Enlisted in December 2022.
- J-Hope: Discharged on October 17, 2024. Enlisted in April 2023.
- RM (Kim Namjoon): Discharged on June 10, 2025. Enlisted in December 2023.
- V (Kim Taehyung): Discharged on June 10, 2025. Enlisted in December 2023.
- Jimin: Discharged on June 11, 2025. Enlisted alongside RM and V in December 2023.
- Jungkook: Discharged on June 11, 2025. Enlisted in December 2023.
- Suga: Discharged on June 21, 2025. Enlisted as a public service worker due to health reasons on September 22, 2023.
Fans, brace yourselves! With all members expected to complete their service by June 2025, it's only a matter of time before we're back in the groove with a potential new round of hits from these heartthrobs. Stay tuned and keep your spirits high!
With BTS's remaining members nearing their military discharge, speculation about their potential comeback grows. As South Korea's globally successful boy band members conclude their mandatory military service, the end of an era may mark the beginning of a new phase in their music career.
