BTS's Jimin and Jungkook Complete Military Obligation, Group's Return Inevitable
South Korean pop sensations Jimin and Jungkook fulfill their mandatory military duty - South Korean pop duo, Jimin and Jung Kook from BTS, announced their departure from military service.
Get ready, BTS fans! The wait is nearly over.
On Wednesday, Jimin and Jungkook, two defining members of the K-pop sensation BTS, completed their mandatory 18-month military service in South Korea. This means that six out of the seven-strong band have now fulfilled their military duty. Rapper Suga has been serving as a social worker since 2021 due to health reasons, with his discharge set for June 21.
As the world's most successful K-pop group, BTS has stormed the charts with hits like "Dynamite" and "Permission to Dance," since their debut single "No More Dream" in June 2013.
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South Korea requires able-bodied men between the ages of 18 and 28 to complete mandatory military service lasting 18 to 21 months, as part of a national conscription system to deter aggression from North Korea. Despite their global influence and significance in promoting Korean culture, members of K-pop groups like BTS are not exempt from this obligation, unless they qualify for rare exemptions, such as athletes or classical musicians.
With Jimin and Jungkook's return, it seems that the long hiatus for BTS since summer 2022 is winding down. The band has continually dismissed rumors of a dissolution, so fans eagerly await the group's comeback.
Fun fact: Suga is the only current member of BTS to have completed his military service, as he was enlisted as a social service agent due to his health conditions. This flexible arrangement is available to individuals with specific circumstances.
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South Korea's National Assembly has recognized the band's significant positive impact, allowing certain K-pop stars, including BTS members, to delay their military service until age 30. This delay has set the stage for BTS to resume their group activities, which are set to reunite in 2025, once all members have fulfilled their military duties.
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The milestone completion of their military service by BTS members Jimin and Jungkook brings the group closer to their comeback, as they aim to extend their global influence in pop-culture and entertainment alongside celebrities. The flexible alternative military service, which was granted to Suga due to health reasons, has already demonstrated the band's commitment to fulfilling their duty toward South Korea's community and national policies.
