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Suga becomes final BTS member to end military service

Suga, the final member of BTS still serving in Korea’s military, quietly wrapped up his mandatory duties on Wednesday, clearing the last official hurdle before the K-pop boy band's highly anticipated return.

2025-06-20

What ARMY has been up to on the long march to BTS's reunion

With BTS on hiatus with the members completing their mandatory military service, ARMY found ways to keep the fire alive with art, pilgrimages and bonding with one another.

2025-06-18

Army antics: What did the BTS members get up to during military service?

Now, as BTS's younger members have joined their older bandmates in their return to civilian life, here’s a look back at some of the memorable moments of those freshly out of the military.

2025-06-17

BTS expresses love for ARMY on 12th anniversary: 'I'm truly, truly thankful'

BTS celebrates its 12th anniversary and military discharge with concerts, exhibitions and heartfelt messages on social media.

2025-06-13

Le Sserafim to sing soundtrack for Netflix's 'My Melody & Kuromi'

Girl group Le Sserafim is set to sing the soundtrack for the upcoming Netflix series “My Melody & Kuromi,” agency Source Music said Thursday.

2025-06-12

Le Sserafim announces first-ever North American tour

Girl group Le Sserafim will tour North America for the first time since its debut, starting in September, the quintet’s agency Source Music said Thursday.

2025-06-12

BTS's two-year enlistment journey back to ARMY — in pictures

BTS is now — almost — back, with six out of its seven members now officially discharged from their mandatory military duties as of Wednesday.

2025-06-11

BTS's Jungkook and Jimin greet fans after ending military service — in pictures

Members Jungkook and Jimin stood in front of fans for the first time in a year and seven months after finishing their mandatory military duties on Wednesday, paying gratitude to them as the BTS members returned to civilian life.

2025-06-11

No longer soldiers, BTS's RM and V march back to ARMY

BTS members RM and V returned to civilian life on Tuesday after completing their mandatory military service. Both declared the end of their duties at their respective bases in Gangwon, thanking fans who came to greet them.

2025-06-10

'We Are Back': HYBE marks BTS return with decorations at headquarters

All seven BTS members will come together as a complete unit this month for one of K-pop’s most awaited reunions, with the boy band celebrating the anniversary of its debut on Friday.

2025-06-09