The members of BTS RM and V officially completed the mandatory military service on Tuesday, which arrives at the “Festa” event of their group.
The two artists were discharged after serving 18 months in the Korean army, after having enlisted together on 11 December 2023. RM, whose real name is Kim Namjoon, served as part of the 15th military band of the Infantry Division, while V, born Kim Taehyung, completed his service with the special Task Force under the 2nd Army Army Police. The exhaust ceremony took place at the Sinbuk-EuP sports park, Chuncheon, province of Gangwon, where both members met fans and media.
V made an emotional declaration during the event, expressing his enthusiasm to return to the performance.
“After coming into the army, I spent time thinking and bringing my body and mind together. I want to run to the army as soon as possible. I want to tell them that I am really grateful to wait”, he he said. V added that fans should “wait a little longer and I will return with a wonderful stage”.
RM made a memorable exit from its base, playing the saxophone in what fans described as “Return in absolute style“. The leader reflected on his military experience, observing that while there were” painful and difficult moments “, he felt grateful for those who defended the country during their absence.
The exhaust arrives only three days before the BTS Festa 2025, the celebration of the twelfth anniversary of the group scheduled from 13 to 14 June at the exhibition halls of Kintex 2 in Goyang, province of Gyeongi. The two -day event will present about 20 cabins, including photographic areas, vocal stations of members, trophies display and goods sales.
RM and V join Jin and J-Hope, who had previously been discharged in 2024, bringing the count to four members who completed their service. The remaining members will follow shortly, with Jungkook and Jimin they set the discharge on June 11 and Suga completed his alternative service on June 21.
The times of these BTS exhaust positions perfectly for the celebration of the anniversary, with a speculation that grow on potential group activities during the 2025 party. While Bighit’s music did not confirm the appearances of the members during the Offline event, their military discharges and its proximity to the celebration have increased the anticipation for the group’s reunion for the group for the group.
