Jenechion, South Korea-Jimin and Jong Cook were officially unloaded from the compulsory military service of South Korea on Wednesday (June 11), which represents a big step forward in the long-awaited reunion of the group.
Through their discharge, six seven BTS members completed their service obligations, as Suga only achieved his alternative service as a social worker. It is expected to be discharged later this month.
On Tuesday morning, fans and the media began gathering near the Yongion General Stadium in Jeongji Province to welcome the two stars. Jimin and Jong Cook appeared with bright smiles, as they gave short greetings and expressed their sincere gratitude to the supporters who waited for their return.
Jimin said: “Thank you to the fans and correspondents who came to see us.” “It has been a long time, from the epidemic to military service. Now that we went back, we will work hard to show you what we have prepared.”
“There were many unforgettable moments,” Yong Cook added. “Thanks to everyone who served with us and supported us all the way.” Jimin also hinted to what will come: “Now that I went out, I think it is time to continue to draw the image we take into account. We will prepare well and share it with you soon.” He concluded: “The military life was not easy, but I am grateful for memories. If I saw a soldier on the street, a warm gesture can mean a lot.”
Jimin and Jong Cook from BTS appear in the South Korea, after they left mandatory military service on June 11, 2025.
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The two were recruited together in late 2023, where they completed the basic training in the same preliminary camp before appointing separate units. Jimin served with the military division under the Fifth Infantry Division, while Jung Kook completed his service with the Baekma section.
During the official uniform period, both BTS members continued to make waves in the world of music. Jimin made history as the first single Korean artist to top Billboard Hot 100 with the song “Like Crazy” from the album faceWhile the first single appearance Young Cook golden It reached its peak in the second place on the 200th advertising board and won an international praise across global plans.
BTS was in a state of stoppage from group activities since 2023, when members have fulfilled their recruitment obligations but with Jin and J-Hope, as well as RM and V as of Tuesday and now Jimin and Jung Kook, the full group return is just around the corner, waiting for only the return of SUGA.
They are appointed for the first year of the expected year at the upcoming 2025 BTS festival, which will be held from June 13 to 14 in Kintex in Goyang, South Korea. This event is to be a strong celebration of the homeland for the masses around the world and the beginning of the next chapter of BTS.
Jimin and Jong Cook from BTS appear in the South Korea, after they left mandatory military service on June 11, 2025.
Billboard Korea