BTS’s Jimin and Jung Kook Officially Discharged After Completing Military Service...Reunion of the Band Imminent

BTS’s Jimin and Jung Kook have officially completed their mandatory military service in South Korea. Per confirmation from Billboard Korea on the 11th, the two members finalized their discharge on June 11th. This occurred just one day after their bandmates RM and V were discharged on June 10th. The completion of service by Jimin, now 29 years old (real name Park Jimin), and Jung Kook, now 27 years old (real name Jeon Jungkook), signals that a reunion of BTS is approaching. They celebrated their discharge near the Yeoncheon Public Stadium in Yeoncheon County, Gyeonggi Province, surrounded by cheers from fans and media. Jimin said, “Thank you to the fans and journalists who came to see us,” adding, “It’s been a very long time since the pandemic until now, but we’ll prepare hard and show our best work now that we’re back.” Jung Kook remarked, “There are so many memorable moments,” and expressed gratitude to everyone who served alongside them and to all those who supported them. Alluding to future plans, Jimin said, “Now that we’re discharged, it seems it’s time to move forward with the vision we’ve had in mind. We’ll prepare thoroughly and share it soon.” The military service of BTS members began in December 2023. According to Billboard Korea, Jimin served in the 5th Infantry Division Band, while Jung Kook completed his duties at the Baekma Unit. All men aged 18 to 28 in South Korea are required to serve for 18 to 21 months. RM, now 30 years old, and V, now 29 years old, finished their service on June 10th; per prior reports, fans gathered at HYBE’s offices in Seoul to welcome them. RM said, “We’re ready to dive back into BTS,” adding, “Thank you to everyone who waited for us.” V stated that military service provided him with time to “reset physically and mentally.” Meanwhile, SUGA is set to conclude his compulsory social service duties at the end of this month, bringing the military service of all former BTS members to an end.