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13-06-2025
- Entertainment
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BTS reunion on the horizon? RM, V step back into the spotlight after military discharge
ARMYs celebrate as two BTS stars complete service, reigniting hopes for a long-awaited comeback. K-pop boy band BTS members RM (L) and V salute at an outdoor sporting facility in Chuncheon on June 10, after their release from 18 months of South Korean military service. (Photo by Shin Yong-ju / AFP) With flowers in hand and hearts full of gratitude, RM and V of BTS stepped out of military life and back into the spotlight, saluting fans who waited patiently at the gates and promising a powerful return that is already sending waves through the global ARMY. It was a cool Tuesday morning in South Korea, but the atmosphere outside the military base was with cheers and the sound of camera shutters clicking rapidly. Wearing their uniforms, BTS members RM and V emerged with joy and that familiar spark of charisma that once filled stadiums. 'To all the ARMYs who have waited for us in the military, I want to say I am truly, truly grateful. Please wait just a little longer and we will return with a really cool performance,' V said, addressing the fans who had gathered for the momentous occasion. K-pop boy band BTS members RM (L) and V gesture as they hold flower bouquets at an outdoor sporting facility in Chuncheon on June 10, after their release from 18 months of South Korean military service. (Photo by Shin Yong-ju / AFP) The emotion in his words mirrored that of the devoted BTS fanbase, known as ARMY, who have been counting down the days for the group's full reunion. Dressed in uniform but carrying the same infectious energy that made him a global icon, RM echoed the excitement as he held a bouquet of flowers and even serenaded fans with a saxophone performance. '(Members) would feel the same, but stage performance, I want to perform the most. I will work hard to make an album soon and come back to the stage,' RM said. The return of RM and V brings the tally of reunited members to four, following the earlier military discharges of Jin and J-Hope. The remaining trio - Jimin, Jung Kook and Suga - are expected to complete their service by June 21. As each member completes their national duty, the dream of seeing all seven together again, known affectionately among fans as 'OT7,' edges closer to reality. The excitement is not only felt by fans. BTS's managing company, HYBE, is fueling the momentum with a major fan celebration this week: BTS FESTA, in honour of the band's 12th anniversary. While it is not confirmed whether all members will attend, Jin's surprise appearance last year keeps hopes high for more fan-favorite moments. The industry has already begun to react to the band's gradual comeback. Shares in HYBE rose by 2.3 per centa as anticipation builds not just for a reunion, but for what many expect to be a blockbuster return to music. As the final days of military service tick down for the remaining members, the world is bracing for the return of a phenomenon. More Like This
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10-06-2025
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BTS's RM and V complete military service, say they're ready to perform again
BTS, South Korea's most lucrative musical act, has been on a hiatus since 2022 while its seven members complete their military service read more K-pop boy band BTS members RM (L) and V salute at an outdoor sporting facility in Chuncheon on June 10, 2025, after their release from 18 months of South Korean military service. AFP Two members of K-pop supergroup BTS were released from South Korea's mandatory military service on Tuesday and announced they wanted to start performing again 'as soon as possible', prompting a fan frenzy. BTS, South Korea's most lucrative musical act, has been on a hiatus since 2022 while its seven members complete their military service. Hundreds of fans gathered at a site near the two army bases where band leader RM – recently named 'Favorite K-pop Artist' at the American Music Awards – and singer V were separately discharged. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Cheers broke out as they stepped out of different vehicles and hugged, with RM playing a quick song on the saxophone as V stood next to him smiling, holding bunches of flowers. 'What we want most right now is to perform again,' RM, still wearing his army uniform, told reporters and fans after his discharge. 'We're working hard on the new album so we can return to the stage as soon as possible.' RM said there had been 'many difficult and painful moments' during his 18 months of military service. 'Since returning, I've grown closer with my father and old friends — many of whom had already completed their military service,' he added. V said military service was 'a time for me to reset and rebuild both my body and mind'. 'Now that I've done that, I truly want to run straight to ARMY as soon as possible,' he said, referring to the band's official fandom name. This week, four BTS members will complete their service. Two were discharged last year, and the final member, SUGA – who has been working as a social service agent for alternative non-active duty service – will be released later this month. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD HYBE, the band's agency, had urged fans not to go to the discharge location, citing safety concerns. Flouting the warning, dozens gathered outside V's military base, eagerly awaiting the return of their star. 'Honestly, I came here with such high expectations,' Yang Ho-hee, 28, told AFP outside the base. Reunion tour? On a football field where the newly released BTS members spoke, hundreds of fans from around the world gathered, hoping to catch a glimpse of their idols. 'Actually, it's mixed emotions. I feel like I'm crying already,' said Arlene Mendoza, a fan from the Philippines. 'I've been travelling to Korea so many times, but this is actually the first time I'll see V.' RM and V later held a live chat on their superfan platform, Weverse, where fellow member Jin joined. 'We have plans. Please wait just a little longer,' said RM. 'I've had time to recharge, so I'll make something good and show it to you. We'll make sure everyone knows that we're back.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In addition to the army releases, Friday is so-called FESTA – a celebration that marks the anniversary of the group's debut and typically draws thousands of global fans to Seoul. All the band members signed new contracts with their agency HYBE in 2023, and once SUGA is released on June 21, analysts expect profit-driving reunion activities. 'In the case of HYBE share prices, the current market consensus is seen as not fully reflecting BTS's impact,' Lim Soo-jin, an analyst at Daishin Securities, told AFP. Despite an ongoing police investigation into the company chairman for suspected insider trading and a recent raid by authorities, analysts say HYBE's shares are up, rising by 10 percent over the past week through June 9. GDP impact Prior to their mandatory military service, the boy band generated more than 5.5 trillion won ($4 billion) in yearly economic impact, according to the Korea Culture and Tourism Institute. That accounts for roughly 0.2 percent of South Korea's total GDP, according to official data. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD HYBE has hinted at a BTS comeback this year, but has also said the members 'need time for reflection and preparation'. 'Normally, the process goes from song production to album release, then a tour,' Lee Jae-sang, CEO of HYBE, told a shareholder meeting in March. 'But since BTS have already become global top-tier artists, we are continuing discussions about their vision and what's next,' Lee added. Outside HYBE headquarters in Seoul, banners from fans read: 'Thank you for making even the waiting feel joyful.' The building was wrapped with the slogan 'WE ARE BACK', the official logo for the upcoming BTS FESTA. HYBE shares opened nearly three percent higher Tuesday morning, reaching their highest level in two years.
