BTS is gearing up for a major comeback! RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook are set to be discharged from military service this week, with RM and V finishing their duties on June 10 and Jimin and Jungkook following on June 11. All four members enlisted together in December 2023.
Here’s the breakdown: RM served in the 15th Infantry Division military band, V in the 2nd Corps Special Duty Team, while Jimin and Jungkook were in the 5th Infantry Division. SUGA will complete his service as a social service agent on June 21, marking the end of BTS’s military hiatus.
Fans are buzzing with excitement, but BigHit Music is urging caution. They released a notice on Weverse asking ARMY to avoid visiting military bases on discharge days due to safety concerns.
“Military bases are crowded on discharge days, posing safety concerns due to limited space.”
Expect live broadcasts from the members on their respective discharge days, making it a busy week for fans. This year’s BTS FESTA takes on added significance as it marks the group’s 12th anniversary, with all members (except SUGA) celebrating their freedom as civilians for the first time.
The offline FESTA event will take place on June 13–14 at KINTEX in Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang. Expect exhibitions showcasing BTS’s journey, including a voice zone, trophy area, and personal items from the members.
Also, don’t miss J-Hope’s Hope on the Stage finale concert during the same dates at the Goyang Sports Complex. It’s the first solo stadium concert in Korea by a BTS member, symbolizing both the height of his solo work and a new chapter for the group. Recently discharged members are likely to join the festivities.
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Meanwhile, critics suggest that while BTS has been on a hiatus, the group must reconsider its musical direction. A K-pop insider explained:
“BTS has evolved into a global pop act, but in doing so, they’ve lost much of the raw, hip-hop energy that defined their early years.”
Jin’s second mini-album and RM’s “Favorite K-Pop Artist” award at the American Music Awards show BTS’s enduring power. Fans are keen to see how the group will redefine its musical identity going forward.
Stay tuned for more updates on BTS’s explosive return!
