BTS members RM and V conclude their mandatory military service duties. - BTS Members RM and V Decide to Forgo Mandatory Military Service
Let's cut to the chase: RM and V from the legendary K-Pop group BTS have wrapped up their 18-month military service stint. The news broke on Tuesday, as the two lads greeted the media and a crowd of devoted fans at a South Korean military base, Yonhap News Agency announced.
30-year-old rapid-fire wordsmith RM, better known as Kim Nam-joon, shared some profound insights about his military experience. "Even in tough and trying moments, I grasped that our careers flourish because soldiers safeguard our homeland on and off the battlefield," he told Yonhap.
With RM and V's discharge, an impressive four BTS members have completed their compulsory military service duty. Singer Jimin and Jungkook are following closely on Wednesday's heels, while Suga, missing in action due to health concerns, is slated for June 21 discharge. Jin and J-Hope have already served their time and are eagerly awaiting the group's potential reunion.
Fans all throughout the world are on pins and needles, hoping for the crew's grand comeback. In South Korea, all eligible men are required to serve 18 months of military service. BTS's obligatory military duty forced the superstar group to pause their dizzying rise to fame, sparking rumors about a possible breakup – which the boys have staunchly denied.
The BTS mates are recording-shattering heavyweights in the South Korean pop scene, collectively labeled as K-Pop royalty. With anthems like "Dynamite" and "Permission to Dance" conquering charts, the band has ruled the music world since they released their debut single "No More Dream" in June 2013.
Fun Fact: Wondering about the future of the band? All members will complete their military service by June 2025, potentially paving the way for an exhilarating reunion in the latter half of 2025 (source: multiple reports).
[1] Details about discharge dates retrieved from a reliable South Korean entertainment news portal.
Celebrities RM and V of K-pop success band BTS have completed their military service in South Korea, as reported by the Yonhap News Agency. Their discharge from the military has fans eagerly anticipating a comeback from the legendary band, known for commanding the music world with catchy tunes like "Dynamite" and "Permission to Dance" since their debut in June 2013.
