BTS Members Near Full Return as Military Service Concludes for Six of Seven

Six of the seven members of BTS, the globally renowned K-pop group, have now completed their mandatory military service in South Korea. On June 11, 2025, Jimin and Jungkook were discharged from a military base near the North Korean border, joining their bandmates Jin, J-Hope, RM, and V as civilians. The final member, Suga, is expected to complete his service by June 21. The group’s return to civilian life marks a significant moment for fans worldwide, as the band has not performed together since 2022. BTS members had announced their intention to fulfill their military duties in 2022, leading to a hiatus that deeply affected their international fanbase. Since their debut in 2013, BTS has achieved tremendous success, selling millions of records, earning Grammy nominations, and topping global charts. Their label, Hybe, has heavily depended on BTS for revenue, with the group’s hiatus impacting company profitability despite rising sales. The anticipation for BTS’s return is high, as indicated by celebratory signs at Hybe’s Seoul headquarters. The completion of military service by nearly all members paves the way for a long-awaited group reunion and a new chapter in their musical career.