BTS Stars Are Back! Jimin and Jungkook Finish Military Service

Beginner | June 20, 2025

✨ 혼자서 기사를 소리 내어 읽거나 튜터를 따라 각 단락을 반복해서 읽으세요. 레벨...

Welcome Home, Jimin and Jungkook!

BTS Military Discharge 2025

On June 11, 2025, two members of the famous music group BTS finished their military discharge in 2025. These members are Jimin and Jungkook. They served in the army for about 18 months.

In South Korea, almost all young men must serve in the military. It is a rule for the country’s safety. Jimin and Jungkook started their service together in December 2023.

Recent Discharges

Other members of BTS also finished their service recently. RM and V finished their duty just one day before Jimin and Jungkook, on June 10.

What Happens Next?

Suga’s Status and Fan Reactions

Now, only one member, Suga, is still serving. He is expected to finish on June 21. This means very soon, all seven members of BTS will have completed their military discharge in 2025.

Fans of BTS, called ARMY, are feeling very happy and excited. They waited a long time for this moment! Many people celebrated online and sent welcome messages. It’s a big step towards the group being together again on stage. Fans are over the moon!

BTS Festa and Fan Hopes

There is also a special event happening now called BTS Festa. It celebrates the group’s birthday in June. With members finishing their service, fans hope to see them together more often.

Comeback Plans

News reports say the group might have a full comeback in March 2026. Their company is getting ready, but the members will also need time after their service.

Vocabulary

Discharged (verb): Officially allowed to leave the military or a job.
Example: He was discharged from the army today.
Military Service (noun): Time spent working for the country’s army, navy, or air force.
Example: Military service is required for young men in some countries.
Mandatory (adjective): Required by law or a rule.
Example: Military service is mandatory in South Korea.
Complete (verb): To finish something.
Example: They will complete their service soon.
Reunion (noun): A meeting of people who have been apart for a long time.
Example: The friends had a happy reunion.
Hopes (noun): Feelings that something good will happen.
Example: Fans have high hopes for a comeback.
Celebrated (verb): To do something special for a happy event.
Example: Fans celebrated their return online.
Fans (noun): People who really like a celebrity, sports team, or group.
Example: BTS has many fans around the world.
Agency (noun): A company that manages performers like singers or actors.
Example: Their agency shared the news.
Comeback (noun): When a singer or group releases new music and performs again after a break.
Example: Everyone is waiting for the group’s comeback.

Discussion Questions (About the Article)

When did Jimin and Jungkook finish their military service?
Who else from BTS finished their service recently?
Which BTS member is the last one to finish serving?
How did fans react to the news?
When might the full BTS group perform together again?

Discussion Questions (About the Topic)

Do young people in your country have to do military service?
Why do you think fans wait so patiently for groups like BTS?
How important is it for music groups to stay together?
What do you think the members will do right after finishing their service?
Are you a fan of BTS or other K-pop groups? Why or why not?

Related Idiom

Light at the end of the tunnel
Meaning: The feeling of hope because a difficult period is coming to an end.
Example: For ARMY, seeing the members finish service feels like the light at the end of the tunnel.

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This article was inspired by: Reuters, June 11, 2025. Visit their website at www.reuters.com