BTS’ RM and V Discharged Following South Korean Military Service

The long-awaited BTS reunion is getting closer to happening, with two more members of the South Korean group completing their mandatory military service.

On Tuesday (June 10), it was reported that BTS members RM and V were discharged from the South Korean military after completing their required service. The pair’s discharge was welcomed by hundreds of their fans (known as members of BTS’ ARMY fandom) who had gathered in Chuncheon City to greet the two musicians.

“To all the ARMYs who have waited for us in the military, I want to say I am truly, truly grateful,” V told gathered fans and media. “Please wait just a little longer and we will return with a really cool performance.”

BTS pressed pause on their work as a group in 2023 in order for its members to fulfill their duties as South Korean men between the ages of 18 and 35 and serve a total of 18 months in the South Korean military. 

Jin and J-Hope were discharged from their service in June and October of 2024, respectively, while Jimin and JungKook are scheduled to be discharged on Wednesday (June 11). Suga was assigned alternative service, and has been operating as a social worker since his service began. His discharge is expected to occur later this month.

While all members of BTS have released solo projects in the interim, the approaching end of their collective military service has been eagerly anticipated by fans, who are looking forward to the band announcing their official reunion plans.

“I look forward to June when our members will have completed their service,” J-Hope told Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe last month. “We will quickly get together and talk about what BTS can do in the future. I think it’s going to be a massive energy.” 

“When we’re all back together as a group, it’s going to have a huge impact, and everybody’s going to be watching,” J-Hope also said to Weverse Magazine in December. “I’m excited to see what it’ll feel like when we perform together again. I want to come back in style and say, ‘This is us. This is BTS.’ I can’t speak for everyone, but I can tell you the other members feel the same way.”