{"id":2584,"date":"2025-06-11T00:49:56","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T00:49:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musictechohio.online\/site\/jimin-jung-kook-bts-discharged-korean-military-service-bts-1235995846\/"},"modified":"2025-06-11T00:49:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T00:49:56","slug":"jimin-jung-kook-bts-discharged-korean-military-service-bts-1235995846","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/musictechohio.online\/site\/jimin-jung-kook-bts-discharged-korean-military-service-bts-1235995846\/","title":{"rendered":"Jimin & Jung Kook Complete Military Service as BTS Reunion Nears: Exclusive\u00a0Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\tYEONCHEON, South Korea \u2014 Jimin<\/a> and Jung Kook<\/a> of BTS<\/a> were officially discharged from South Korea\u2019s mandatory\u00a0military service on Wednesday (June 11), marking a major step forward in the group\u2019s long-awaited reunion.<\/p>\n

\n\tWith their discharge, six of the seven BTS members have now completed their service\u00a0obligations, with only SUGA<\/a> currently fulfilling his alternative service as a social worker. His\u00a0discharge is expected later this month.<\/p>\n

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\n\tOn Tuesday morning, fans and media began gathering near Yeoncheon Public Stadium in Gyeonggi Province to welcome the two stars. Jimin and Jung Kook appeared with bright smiles,\u00a0offering brief greetings and expressing their sincere gratitude to supporters who had waited\u00a0for their return.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cThank you to the fans and reporters who came to see us,\u201d Jimin said. \u201cIt\u2019s been a long time, from the pandemic to military service. Now that we\u2019re back, we\u2019ll work hard to show you what we\u2019ve prepared.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cThere were a lot of unforgettable moments,\u201d Jung Kook added. \u201cThanks to everyone who served with us and supported us along the way.\u201d Jimin also hinted at what\u2019s to come: \u201cNow that I\u2019m discharged, I think it\u2019s time we continue drawing the picture we had in mind. We\u2019ll prepare well and share it with you soon.\u201d He concluded: \u201cMilitary life wasn\u2019t easy, but I\u2019m grateful for the memories. If you see a soldier on the street, a warm gesture can mean a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\tJimin and Jung Kook of BTS appear in Yeoncheon, South Korea, after being discharged from mandatory military service on June 11, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tThe two enlisted together in late 2023, completing basic training at the same boot camp before being assigned to separate units. Jimin served with the military band under the 5th Infantry Division, while Jung Kook completed his service with the Baekma Division.<\/p>\n

\n\tDuring their time in uniform, both BTS members continued to make waves in the music world. Jimin made history as the first Korean solo artist to top the Billboard Hot 100<\/a> with his single \u201cLike Crazy\u201d from the album FACE<\/em>, while Jung Kook\u2019s solo debut GOLDEN<\/em> peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200<\/a> and earned international acclaim across global charts.<\/p>\n

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\n\tBTS has been on hiatus from group activities since 2023 as members fulfilled their enlistment obligations but with Jin and j-hope, as well as RM and V as of Tuesday and now Jimin and Jung Kook discharged, the group\u2019s full return is right around the corner, only awaiting SUGA\u2019s return.<\/p>\n

\n\tTheir highly anticipated first public reunion is set at the upcoming 2025 BTS FESTA<\/a>, taking place June 13-14 at KINTEX in Goyang, South Korea. The event promises to be a powerful homecoming celebration for fans worldwide and the start of BTS\u2019 next chapter.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\tJimin and Jung Kook of BTS appear in Yeoncheon, South Korea, after being discharged from mandatory military service on June 11, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n

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