BTS Members Jimin and Jungkook Discharged from Mandatory Korea Military Service Ahead of Band Reunion
BTS Members Jimin and Jungkook Discharged from Mandatory Korea Military Service Ahead of Band Reunion

Published: June 11, 2025

BTS members Jimin and Jungkook have completed their mandatory Korea military service, according to Billboard Korea. This news comes just one day after their bandmates RM and V were officially discharged, per NBC.

The two members of the K-pop band were officially discharged on Wednesday, June 11, and fans and media gathered near Yeoncheon Public Stadium in Gyeonggi Province to congratulate them on completing their service.

Jimin, 29, and Jungkook, 27, expressed their gratitude to those who were present, with Jimin saying, "Thank you to the fans and reporters who came to see us. It's been a long time, from the pandemic to military service. Now that we're back, we'll work hard to show you what we've prepared."

Jungkook noted that there were "a lot of unforgettable moments" and thanked everyone who served with them and supported them along the way.

Jimin also teased what's next for the band members, saying, "Now that I'm discharged, I think it's time we continue drawing the picture we had in mind. We'll prepare well and share it with you soon."

Their mandatory service began in December 2023. Jimin served in the military band under the 5th Infantry Division, and Jungkook fulfilled his obligation in the Baekma Division.

In South Korea, all able-bodied men aged 18-28 must serve between 18 and 21 months in the military service.

Reunion on the Horizon

Per the publication, Suga is expected to be discharged later this month after fulfilling his obligation in an alternative service as a social worker.

After RM and V completed their service on Tuesday, June 10, fans gathered at Hybe's office in Seoul to welcome them back, per the BBC.

RM noted that he was "ready to hit the ground running again" in BTS, thanking fans for waiting and looking after them.

V said that serving in the military gave me "time for me to reset both physically and mentally" and urged fans to "wait just a little longer" for the other members of BTS to be discharged for a proper BTS reunion, the BBC reported.

About BTS

Formed in 2013, BTS, whose name is Bangtan Sonyeondan (which roughly translated to Bulletproof Boys) has been nominated for five Grammy Awards and has had six No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 list, including "Butter" and Dynamite," the latter which has spent 32 weeks on the charts.

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