BTS is Back! Jungkook & Jimin's Military Service Ends!

BTS' Jungkook and Jimin Return Home After Military Service, Joining RM and V

The ARMY rejoices! Two more members of the global sensation BTS, Jimin and Jungkook, have officially completed their mandatory military service in South Korea. The news broke on Tuesday night, sending waves of excitement through the fandom worldwide.

Jungkook himself confirmed their return with an enthusiastic message on Instagram, posting a photo of him and Jimin in their military uniforms. The caption? A simple, powerful, "WE ARE BACK."

This follows closely on the heels of RM and V, who were discharged just a day prior. The gradual return of the BTS members is a moment ARMY has been eagerly awaiting.

Here's a quick recap of the members' return timeline:

• Jin: Discharged in June 2024
• J-Hope: Discharged in October 2024
• RM & V: Discharged just before Jimin and Jungkook
• Jimin & Jungkook: Discharged this week

J-Hope, upon his discharge, shared with Rolling Stone that his time in service was "invaluable," adding: "The thoughts I had during those times have become an inseparable part of me, nurturing and shaping who I am today. Ultimately, they have influenced the stories I tell, the music I aspire to create."

Only Suga remains to complete his service. Having served as a social service agent – an alternative to active duty with a typically shorter duration – he is expected to be discharged later this month. His return will mark the completion of all BTS members' mandatory service.

It is important to remember that in South Korea, it is standard for men to begin a roughly 21-month military term before their 28th birthday.

While official news of a BTS reunion is still unconfirmed, the anticipation is palpable. Fans are optimistic about the possibility of the group coming back together sometime this year.

Jungkook's message to ARMY upon enlisting last November perfectly encapsulates the bond between the group and their dedicated fans: "I promise that I’ll be back on stage with a more mature side where I always am. I hope ARMY’s lives will always be full of laughter and happiness. I’ll miss you deeply while waiting for the day we meet again and talk about something new. Don’t get sick and stay healthy. I love you."

The return of Jungkook and Jimin marks another significant step towards the potential reunion of BTS. The love and support from ARMY around the globe will undoubtedly continue to fuel their journey, and we eagerly await what the future holds for these incredible artists. The promise of "a more mature side" and "new" stories has us all excited!

Tags: BTS, Jimin, Jungkook, Military service, K-Pop, Suga, Jin, J-Hope, RM, V, ARMY, South Korea

Source: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-jimin-jungkook-discharged-korean-military-1235360813/