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Seven, at last: Back from military, BTS reunites at J-Hope's world tour finale

Published: 13 Jun. 2025, 20:54 Updated: 14 Jun. 2025, 13:08

LIM JEONG-WON
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Boy band BTS member Jungkook performs onstage during the Global Citizen Festival at Central Park in New York City on Sept. 23, 2023. [AFP/YONHAP]

Jungkook of boy band BTS made a dramatic return to the stage just two days after completing his mandatory military service, surprising fans during fellow BTS member J-Hope’s solo concert in Goyang, Gyeonggi, on Friday. Jin also joined him on the stage for the encore, while Jimin, V and RM, all recently discharged, as well as Suga, soon to be discharged, appeared on the big screen from seats in the audience.

Jungkook appeared mid-performance at the “J-Hope Tour ‘Hope on the Stage’ Final” encore concert, joining J-Hope on stage for the song “i wonder…,” which features his vocals. As Jungkook ran out, the stadium erupted in cheers. He embraced J-Hope and bowed shyly to the crowd.

“Give a shout for Jungkook, who has returned from military,” J-Hope said to the crowd as Jungkook ran out onto the stage.

“I was so nervous offstage,” Jungkook said, bowing his head shyly to the audience.

“Feel the heat of the concert here,” J-Hope told Jungkook, to which Jungkook said “I wonder if I should be here. It’s so fresh, so new.”

Jungkook of boy band BTS salutes as he is discharged from military service at a camp in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi on June 11. [NEWS1]

Jungkook was discharged from a camp in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi, along with fellow BTS member Jimin on Wednesday, greeted by fans from around the world who held up flags of their nationalities as they cheered for the two BTS singers.

Members RM and V were also discharged a day earlier in Gangwon.

Six members of BTS have now finished their military duties, with one more member, Suga, set to finish his service on June 21.

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