Final 4: BTS’ RM, Jimin, V, Jungkook all set to complete military service

Big news for fans of global K-pop sensation BTS! After a period where members have been fulfilling their mandatory military service, the group is getting closer to being fully discharged, signaling the potential end of their temporary hiatus.

The final quartet of members undertaking traditional military duty are nearing completion. Reports indicate that group leader RM and member V are scheduled to finish their service and be discharged on Tuesday, June 10. Following closely behind, Jungkook and Jimin are expected to complete their terms on Wednesday, June 11.

Adding to the group's return, Suga, who has been serving in an alternative capacity as a social worker, is set to complete his service by June 21. This date is significant as it marks the point when all seven members will be free from military obligations for the first time since 2022, setting the stage for a full reunion.

In anticipation of these upcoming discharges and the excitement from their devoted fanbase, ARMY, BTS's agency, BigHit Music, has released a statement urging caution. They have specifically requested that fans avoid visiting the military sites where the four members will be discharged, citing safety concerns.

"Each location has very limited space, and overcrowding can pose safety risks," the agency stated on Saturday, June 7. Their message emphasized prioritizing the safety of both the artists and their supporters, sincerely asking fans to offer their well wishes from a distance.

Reflecting this emphasis on safety and privacy, no public events or ceremonies are planned by either BTS or the Korean military for the discharge of these members. Interestingly, their return dates align with the annual 2025 BTS Festa, the two-week celebration leading up to the group's debut anniversary on June 13.

These four members followed their bandmates in fulfilling their service requirements. Jin was the first to enlist on December 13, 2022, followed by J-Hope on April 18, 2023, and then Suga, who began his alternative service on September 22, 2023.

It's also worth remembering the context of the South Korean law that was amended in 2020, influenced in part by figures like Jin. This change allowed prominent male entertainers, such as K-pop stars, to defer their typically 18 to 21-month military service until they turn 30, an extension from the previous age limit of 28.