A wave of joy swept across the BTS fandom on June 11 as members Jimin (Park Ji-min) and Jungkook (Jeon Jung-kook) officially completed their mandatory military service in South Korea. The duo, seen for the last time in uniform, were all smiles as they greeted media and fans outside the discharge venue.
In heartwarming visuals that quickly went viral, Jimin and Jungkook shared light moments, exchanged laughs, and offered salutes—an emotional milestone that brings BTS one major step closer to a full group comeback.
BTS ARMY Floods the Internet With Love and Excitement
Fans didn’t hold back their emotions online. Social media was brimming with proud messages from ARMY, celebrating what they see as the beginning of a new BTS era.
One fan wrote, “We are so proud of you,” while another rejoiced, “My Jikook is here.” Anticipation built as another ARMY member added, “We have 6/7 members discharged and only 2 days left before Festa, y'all I'm scared for our lives we don’t know what to expect.”
There was also heartfelt patience for the final member yet to return. “We will wait patiently for our Suga, then the fam will be back OT7,” read another message.
BTS Festa 2025: Reunion, Reflection, and Possible Comeback
Following the recent discharge of RM and V, and now Jimin and Jungkook, only one member, Suga, remains in service. He is scheduled to return on June 21, paving the way for a potential full group reunion.
As part of their tradition, BTS will celebrate their 12th anniversary with BTS Festa 2025. This year’s theme, ‘Twelve O’Clock’, draws from their emotional track Zero O’Clock and emphasizes healing, hope, and new beginnings.
The celebrations will include major offline fan events on June 13 and 14 at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. The group’s agency has already confirmed these dates, fueling speculation about a major announcement or performance.
With just one more member to return, the countdown to BTS’s much-anticipated OT7 comeback is officially on.