Final Countdown: BTS Members Wrap Up Military Service in South Korea
South Korea's popular band BTS's members prepare for military conscription - Pre-military Enlistment of Musician from Impressive South Korean Band BTS
Here's the lowdown on the final steps for four members of global sensations BTS as they wrap up their mandatory military service in South Korea:
- RM and V on Tuesday, June 7th, after 18 months of service.
- Jimin and Jungkook on Wednesday, June 8th, following suit.
The news comes from the band's management, who've requested fans to express their support from their hearts, not gathering at the discharge locations due to security reasons. No public events are planned for this occasion.
In South Korea, it's customary for fit men to serve 18 to 21 months in the military. BTS members vary in age, with Jin and J-Hope having already completed their service, and Jin was the first to enlist back in late 2022. Suga, the rapper, began his alternative civilian service in late 2022 due to health reasons and is scheduled to wrap up on June 21, 2025.
Fans haven't seen fresh tunes from BTS since the start of their hiatus due to the military service obligations. The band has addressed rumors of a possible disbandment in 2022, assuring fans of their reunion once they fulfill their duty to the nation.
BTS, renowned as one of the most successful K-Pop acts, catapulted to fame with hits like "Dynamite" and "Permission to Dance." Today, this boy group continues to dominate the charts since their debut single, "No More Dream," released in June 2013.
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Fun Facts:
- Each BTS member picked a specialized field for alternative service; V chose dance, Jimin opted for costume design, and Jungkook trained in firefighting.
- BTS has been entertaining fans during their military service, teasing them with the occasional update on their social media platforms.
- Suga's alternative civilian service period was initially expected to last 20 months, but he earned 100 extra service credits, reducing the duration to 18 months in total.
- Jin was the first member to enlist, wearing a traditional Korean warrior costume for his enlistment day.
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- As the Yonhap News Agency reports, the entertainment landscape is abuzz with the upcoming Return of BTS following their mandatory military service in South Korea, putting a positive spin on the current pop-culture discourse.
- The celebrities of BTS, contributing significantly to pop-culture and K-Pop, have been embracing their duties for the nation by serving in the South Korean military, while still peppering fans with updates on social media to keep the music and culture alive.
