#SHOWBIZ: All BTS members to reunite soon
SEOUL: All seven members of K-Pop supergroup BTS are soon to complete their mandatory South Korean military service.
This is a highly anticipated moment for their loyal fans, or ARMY, especially with recent news reports indicating that RM and V are expected to conclude their service on June 10, followed by Jungkook and Jimin on June 11.
Suga is scheduled to finish his service on June 21.
Jin and J-Hope previously completed their military service last year.
This development has not only sparked excitement within the K-Pop industry but has also made a significant impact on the global music market.
Fans and industry observers are now eagerly awaiting an official announcement regarding BTS's return to full group activities, including details on the new musical direction and message the group will bring.
Throughout their enlistment period, the K-Pop group, which has won the American Music Awards (AMA) for five consecutive years, has maintained a strong connection with fans by releasing solo songs recorded in advance.
Notably, Jimin's single 'Who', released while he was serving, achieved a new record for a K-Pop artiste by remaining on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 33 weeks.
Similarly, 'LOST!', sung by RM, garnered international recognition, winning several accolades including awards at the Shark Music Video Awards and Sislope Festival.
Their management company, HYBE, has repeatedly confirmed that BTS will resume group activities once all members have completed their military training, and preparations for their comeback are currently underway.
BTS's last group album was 'Proof', released in 2022, while their last concert, 'Yet To Come', took place in Busan in October of the same year.
BTS also made a global impact through their 'Love Yourself' series from 2017 to 2018, which conveyed a message of self-love that remains relevant and continues to resonate with millions of fans worldwide to this day.
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