BTS Set for Full Group Comeback as Members Complete Military Service

The highly anticipated full group activities of BTS are just around the corner as members RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook are set to complete their military service and return to civilian life.

As BTS celebrates their 12th anniversary this week, the completion of military service by its members is heightening expectations for their full group activities. The military service, which began at the end of 2023, is mostly concluding this month. RM and V will be discharged on the 10th, followed by Jimin and Jungkook on the 11th. SUGA, who is serving as a social service agent, is set to be released on the 21st. With this, BTS will have all its members back from military service, drawing attention from fans and the music industry alike.

Jin and j-hope, who were discharged earlier, have been actively engaging in solo activities to maintain the group's popularity and fan enthusiasm. Jin marked his first official schedule post-discharge with the '2024 BTS FESTA,' meeting fans and appearing on various entertainment shows like MBC's 'It's Okay to Rest.' He also caught attention with his sibling chemistry with Ji Ye-eun on Netflix's 'Chaotic Family.' Jin has been showcasing new charms and expanding his reach as a solo artist. He will kick off his first solo fan concert tour starting in Goyang on the 28th and 29th.

This year, j-hope will celebrate the debut anniversary with fans. He will hold an encore concert of his world tour at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium on the 13th and 14th. The performance of 'Killin' It Girl (feat. GloRilla)' will be unveiled for the first time during the concert. j-hope has expanded his global influence with 31 performances across 15 cities, including Brooklyn, Chicago, Mexico City, San Antonio, Oakland, Los Angeles, Manila, Saitama, Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Macau, Taipei, and Osaka.

SUGA was at the center of controversy last August due to an incident involving an electric scooter DUI, for which he received a summary order of a 15 million won fine in September of the same year. This incident may pose a challenge for BTS's full group activities. However, there is support for SUGA from the international fanbase, and given the scale of their global fandom, it is difficult to completely disregard their influence.

As most members return to their fans ahead of the 12th anniversary, it adds significance to the occasion. This anticipation is also reflected in HYBE's stock price, which closed at 302,000 won on the 9th, up 17,500 won from the previous day. This marks the first time HYBE's stock has surpassed 300,000 won since June 2023. All eyes are on the new chapter BTS is about to open.

Reporter: Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia one@tenasia.co.kr