BTS Completes Military Service in June, Full Group Return Set to Be Biggest K-pop Event of 2025

BTS will officially resume full-group activities following the completion of military service for its final member in June. The group halted its activities in mid-2022 to focus on fulfilling their military obligations, with Jin and j-hope already completing their service. SUGA, RM, Jimin, Jung Kook, and V are scheduled to finish their service by mid-June 2025. This event is considered the most significant development in the entire K-pop industry for 2025. Music critic Im Hee-yoon predicted that “while HYBE is unlikely to release a new song or EP immediately at the end of the year, BTS will certainly organize a large-scale event to reconnect with its global fanbase.” Over the past two years during their military service, each member focused on solo projects, strengthening their individual brand power—from Jung Kook’s globally successful solo hits to RM’s reflective albums. BTS’s return is expected to boost HYBE’s revenue and add further momentum to the global K-pop trend. In particular, preparations for a new studio album and world tour are underway to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the “Flower in the Wind” series this year. However, SUGA faced public scrutiny due to a drunk driving incident last year, and it remains to be seen how this will affect the group’s future activities. For ARMY, BTS’s fanbase, this return signifies the long-awaited reunion of a family they have missed for nearly two years.