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BTS Members RM and V Set to Depart for Military Service

In South Korea, mandatory military service led to a halt in activities for K-Pop sensations BTS. Currently, four out of the group's original seven members have fulfilled their military duties.

In South Korea, mandatory military service led to a hiatus for K-pop sensation BTS. Currently, four...
In South Korea, mandatory military service led to a hiatus for K-pop sensation BTS. Currently, four out of the seven members have fulfilled their military obligations.

BTS Members' Military Discharge: RM and V Return, Fans Anticipate Comeback

BTS Members RM and V Set to Depart for Military Service

In the bustling city of Seoul, the veteran K-Pop band BTS took a significant step as RM and V, two members of the iconic group, wrapped up their 18-month military service. The bandmates charmed journalists and an enthusiastic crowd at a military base in Chuncheon on the morning of Tuesday (local time), as reported by Yonhap[4].

"Navigating through my military experience has afforded me a newfound appreciation for the diligent sacrifices of our fellow citizens who defend our nation both on the frontlines and behind the scenes," the 30-year-old rapper, RM, shared with Yonhap[4].

With the completion of RM and V's military duty, four BTS members have now successfully fulfilled their mandatory military service in South Korea. Jimin and Jungkook are on track to be discharged by June 11, 2025[1][2][3], while Suga, who serves as a social worker due to health reasons, is expected to complete his military service on June 21. Jin and J-Hope have already completed their military responsibilities[5].

Countdown to Potential BTS Return

In South Korea, it's compulsory for fit men to serve 18 to 24 months in the military. The band's military service necessitated a longer hiatus for the extraordinarily successful music group, raising whispers of a possible disbandment - which, to put rumors to rest, have consistently been denied by BTS members[6].

BTS is undisputedly one of the biggest acts in South Korean pop music, famously known as K-Pop. With hits like "Dynamite" and "Permission to Dance," the boy band has conquered the charts. Their debut single "No More Dream" was released back in June 2013[7]. Now, with the return of more members, fans eagerly anticipate a potential comeback from the talented septet.

News of the return of BTS members RM and V following their military discharge has sent waves of excitement through their fanbase. As these charismatic celebrities prepare for a potential comeback, the entertainment industry eagerly awaits their return to the music scene, with expectations high for new melodies that will once again captivate audiences worldwide.

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