The Superstar and the K-Pop Kim Namjoon idol, better known as RM, confirmed that it will complete its South Korean mandatory military service in June, reporting a key milestone in the countdown for a complete BTS meeting.
Although he could not participate in the 2025 American Music Awards in person, Namjoon made history from afar, winning the favorite prize for K-Pop artists and becoming the first K-Pop artist to do it both as a soloist and as part of a group.
In his Stories of Instagram, the rapper thanked the fans, writing “Thanks @amaz #amy” and re-sharing a post from the official BTS account that celebrates the victory. He also republished a Yonhap News article on BTS’s imminent military exhausts, adding a message that sent fans to a frenzy: “Soon it will be soon.”
Namjoon began his military service on 11 December 2023, enlisting the same day of Banda V. During his period in the army, RM demonstrated the same leadership that he defined his role in BTS for a long time, rapidly increasing to the degree of sergeant and gaining an appointment as the leader of the platoon. Its discharge date is set for June 10, 2025-Solo at a few weeks-and marks the almost completion of a complex chapter in the collective journey of BTS.
The group’s military break has been raised, with members who enlist at different times to allow continuous solo work and personal projects. Jin, the major member, was the first to enlist and also the first to return, having been officially discharged in June 2024. J-Hope followed shortly after and completed his service in October 2024. Both artists resumed their career, with Jin who released a second solo album entitled Echo And J-Hope launched his “Hope on the stage” world tour in enthusiastic reviews.
In the meantime, V, who joined the military on the same day as RM, should also end his service on June 10, 2025. Jimin and Jungkook, who enrolled together, are scheduled to be discharged only one day later, on 11 June. Suga, which is taking place on seven June. compulsory service and be free to meet.
This moment has passed a long time. BTS officially announced their pause group in June 2022 to allow members to pursue solo careers and fulfill their national duty. In the last two years, fans have witnessed the evolution of each artist, from the introspective album of RM Indigo For the global successes of Jungkook and the debut on Jimin’s Billboard ranking. Now, the attention turns to what will come later, not only for each member, but for BTS as a whole.
Although Bighit Music has not yet confirmed a specific return date, group members suggested their desire to get together quickly. In a recent interview, J-Hope said: “We will get together quickly and talk about what BTS can do in the future. I think it will be enormous energy”. That feeling echoes through the fandom, since millions of fans await what should be one of the most anticipated returns in the history of K-pop.
For now, the quiet but powerful Instagram message from Namjoon – “soon will be soon” – will become a battle cry. The wait for BTS is almost over.
kPopstarz.com
