BTS Fans Gather in Seoul as Four Members Complete Military Service
Thousands of BTS enthusiasts in South Korea prepping for a fan gathering in Seoul - Multitudes of BTS enthusiasts gear up for fan gathering in Seoul's capital city
Let's dive into the buzzing scene of Seoul this week! Four BTS members are out of the military and ready to reunite with their fans, marking the end of their service obligations. The legal requirement for healthy South Korean men to serve in the military until they turn 30 hit even global superstars like BTS.
On Wednesday, fans cheered loudly for Jimin and Jungkook as they left their base, joined by over a thousand eager spectators. The previous day, bandmates RM and V walked free after completing their service. Two other members had already completed their obligations last year. The only member left to join is Suga, who's scheduled to wrap up his alternative service next week, given his health issues[1].
The band is expected to present a revamped version of themselves, with all seven members having renewed their contracts with their agency. Experts predict that the influential K-pop boyband, known for their intricate dance routines, will embark on joint activities soon[3].
BTS holds a significant place in South Korea's cultural landscape and has become the nation's most successful musical export[2]. The group, prior to their military pause, was filling stadiums globally, including in Germany, the UK, and the US. The government estimated that BTS's international success contributes billions of euros to South Korea's economy[2].
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[1] Source: BTS Army (@bts_bighit_news) on Twitter[2] Source: The Guardian - 'BTS is South Korea's biggest economic success story' - https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/nov/15/bts-is-south-koreas-biggest-economic-success-story[3] Source: Koreaboo - 'Suga's Alternative Service Completion Date Finally Revealed' - https://www.koreaboo.com/buzz/news-report-suga-completes-alternative-military-service-june-21/
The influential K-pop boyband, BTS, has returned to Seoul after completing their military service obligations, marking their highly-anticipated reunion with their celebrity status and fanbase intact. Their return to the entertainment industry is set to bring music, pop-culture, and South Korea's K-pop scene to new heights as all seven members of the boyband are poised to present a revamped image following their contracts' renewal with their agency.
