🕰️ BTS Full-Group Comeback: The Countdown Begins
The K-pop world is holding its breath as BTS gears up for what could be the most anticipated comeback in years. With RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook set to complete their military service on June 10, and SUGA following on June 21, the long-awaited return of BTS as a full unit is fast approaching.
📣 What’s Happening Now?
- No official events will be held on the discharge days, according to BigHit Music.
- The label emphasized safety and privacy, asking fans not to gather at the military bases.
Despite the absence of formal ceremonies, the buzz is undeniable. Fans worldwide are tracking every update, eager for even a glimpse of the members’ reunion.
🌍 BTS Stayed Active During Service
Even while serving, BTS never truly left the spotlight:
- Jin released “I’ll Be There” and a mini album “Happy”, and will kick off his solo fan concert tour later this month across 9 cities.
- J-Hope dropped multiple singles and embarked on a 31-show world tour.
- BTS tracks like “Dynamite” and “ON” continue to rack up hundreds of millions of streams, proving the group’s lasting power.
🎉 The BTS Festa Is Bigger Than Ever
The annual BTS Festa, held in celebration of the group’s debut anniversary, opened this year at KINTEX with record-breaking attendance and high fan anticipation. Many expect surprise appearances from the recently discharged members.
🌐 Global Fans Celebrate Their Return
- Fans across Korea organized coffee truck events, subway ads, and banners near military bases to celebrate discharges.
- In Japan, iconic landmarks were lit in yellow in honor of Jimin.
- Peru, Kazakhstan, and more countries joined in with fan-led LED displays and large-scale ads.
BONUS: Jungkook Supporters in Korea launched a free coffee truck campaign titled “Welcome Back, Soldiers”, offering free drinks to military personnel near his base. Subway ads congratulated him on his service, while buses in Seoul carried banners with heartwarming messages. Meanwhile, fans in Japan turned Tokyo’s skyline yellow for Jimin, and supporters in Peru and Kazakhstan set up billboard-sized LED displays at shopping centers.
📰 Additional Highlights from SBS News
- RM and V served in the Army’s 15th Infantry Division band and 2nd Corps Military Police Special Task Force respectively.
- Jimin and Jungkook were part of the Army’s 5th Infantry Division.
- SUGA, who served as a social service worker, will be discharged on June 21.
- BTS’s full reunion will coincide with their 12th debut anniversary, marked by a large-scale Festa event at KINTEX on June 13.
- HYBE stock surged to over 300,000 KRW for the first time in 2 years, reflecting the high anticipation.
🔮 When Is the Full Comeback?
According to HYBE CEO Lee Jaesang, the group will require “time for preparation and creative work.” That likely means:
- Late 2025 or early 2026 for the full comeback
- New album and potential world tour in the works
The UK’s Independent adds that fans can expect something special but not immediate, given BTS’s hands-on approach to writing and producing their own music.
Original Source: Kukmin Ilbo, 2025.06.09, [X News, 2025.06.09], [Yonhap News TV, 2025.06.09], SBS News, 2025.06.09
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