BTS Reunites as 7: Global Media Celebrate OT7 Comeback

BTS at Yeouido Hangang Park fan event in 2016
Image of BTS from 2016 fan event at Hangang Park. This image is for illustrative purposes only and not directly from the 2025 reunion.

💜 Introduction: The Day ARMYs Have Been Waiting For

The moment we’ve all been counting down to is finally here. BTS — the seven-member global phenomenon — is back together as one, and the entire world is watching. With SUGA officially completing his military service on June 21, BTS has now fully reunited for the first time since their hiatus. The word “emotional” doesn’t even begin to describe it.

🔁 The Full Circle: SUGA’s Discharge Seals the Reunion

BigHit Music confirmed that SUGA has officially concluded his military service, marking the return of all seven members: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. The news immediately lit up headlines worldwide.

AP News described the day as a “monumental moment for BTS fans,” stating that the group plans to reunite officially as seven within the year.

Meanwhile, Hollywood Reporter called it “the long-awaited return of K-pop’s biggest superstars,” emphasizing the 12th debut anniversary celebration where the reunion sentiment peaked.

🌏 Global Media Reactions: “K-pop’s Beating Heart Returns”

International media outlets had much to say:

  • BBC covered the BTS Festa held in Goyang, Korea, capturing tearful fans from around the world who flew in to feel the reunion vibes.
  • The Netherlands’ press spoke with ARMYs who said, “Breathing the same air as BTS is enough.”
  • Hollywood Reporter and AP both emphasized the anticipation built over 2 years, highlighting each member’s solo successes and the unmatched synergy when united.

🥹 ARMY’s Emotions: “We Waited. And They Came Back.”

ARMYs have taken to social media to express overwhelming joy. Fan comments include:

“We cried, we waited, we believed. And now they’re back as 7. OT7 FOREVER 💜”
“From solos to the full reunion — this is the BTS chapter we’ve been praying for.”

Even amid concerns about a shifting K-pop landscape, fans remain hopeful that BTS’s return will “reignite the industry.”

📅 What’s Next? Comeback & Album Rumors Swirl

While no specific comeback date has been announced, industry insiders and fans alike are speculating a group album and global activities in late 2025 or early 2026.

BigHit has yet to confirm, but all eyes are now locked on what BTS will do next — and what they’ll say when they appear as OT7 for the first time in years.


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Original Article: Maeil Kyungjae (MK) | Published June 21, 2025

Image Source: Image via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 4.0

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