BTS Completes Military Service, Announces Full Group Comeback

The global K-Pop phenomenon BTS is set to reunite. All seven members have now finished South Korea's mandatory military service, ending their nearly four-year hiatus as a full group. The band's agency confirmed the milestone this week. It signals the official return of the record-breaking artists. Every able-bodied South Korean man must serve approximately 18 months in the military. The BTS members enlisted in stages, starting in 2022. The final member was discharged this week. The group plans a full musical comeback in 2025. Their return is highly anticipated by their global fanbase, known as ARMY. BTS is one of South Korea's most successful cultural exports. Their hiatus for military service was a major event in the music industry.