While fulfilling mandatory military duty, BTS’ Jung Kook released new songs, starred in documentaries, topped global charts, won awards, and made seven‑figure donations.

Anaisa Silva, from Portugal, a fan of K-pop band BTS shows a tattoo as they wait for K-pop band BTS members Jimin and Jung Kook in Yeoncheon, South Korea, Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

K-pop band BTS members Jimin, right, and Jung Kook salute after being discharged from a mandatory military service in Yeoncheon, South Korea, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) K-pop ...

K-pop band BTS members Jimin, right, and Jung Kook hold bouquets after being discharged from a mandatory military service in Yeoncheon, South Korea, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Lee Jin-man - AP ...

YEONCHEON, South Korea — Hundreds of fans gathered in the early morning hours to catch a glimpse of K-pop superstars Jimin and Jung Kook, the latest and final members of BTS to be discharged ...

K-pop superstars Jimin and Jung Kook are the latest and final members of BTS to be discharged from South Korea’s mandatory military service. The pair wore their military uniforms Wednesday ...

Fans react after she saw K-pop band BTS members Jimin and Jung Kook as they are discharged from a mandatory military service in Yeoncheon, South Korea, Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

K-pop band BTS members Jimin, right, and Jung Kook salute after being discharged from a mandatory military service in Yeoncheon, South Korea, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Lee Jin-man - AP ...

Hundreds of fans gathered in the early morning hours to catch a glimpse of K-pop superstars Jimin and Jung Kook, the latest members of BTS to be discharged from South Korea's mandatory military ...

K-pop superstars Jimin and Jung Kook, the youngest members of BTS, were officially discharged from South Korea’s mandatory military service on Wednesday. Clad in military uniforms, the duo ...

With all members completing their mandatory service this month, BTS is expected to reunite in 2025 — a comeback predicted to make a major global impact on streaming, sales, and concerts.