Fans Await Military Discharge of BTS′ RM, V with ′WE ARE BACK′ Banner

Fans Await Military Discharge of BTS' RM, V with 'WE ARE BACK' Banner: K-POP / 연합뉴스 / 2025-06-10 09:02:32

▲ ARMY, the official fan club of K-pop superband BTS, gathers in front of the Seoul headquarters of Hybe in Yongsan on June 10, 2025, with the banner "We Are Back," to celebrate the military discharge of BTS' RM and V, scheduled for the morning. Photo courtesy of ARMY. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- ARMY, the official fan club of K-pop superband BTS, flocked to the Seoul headquarters of Hybe in Yongsan on Tuesday, with the banner "We Are Back," to celebrate the military discharge of BTS' RM and V, scheduled for the morning.

Despite the scorching summer heat, the BTS fans were ready to celebrate the superstars' return together.

According to the music industry, RM and V will each complete their discharge procedures at their respective units in the morning and exit through the guard post.

The two enlisted in December 2023 as active-duty soldiers—RM served in the 15th Division Military Band, while V was part of the 2nd Corps Special Mission Unit under the military police.

Earlier, Jin and J-Hope completed their military service in June and October of last year, respectively. Jimin and Jungkook are set to be discharged the following day, June 11. Suga is scheduled to complete his alternative service on June 21.

▲ BTS' V (L) and RM are seen in this undated file photo. (Yonhap)

On June 1, V expressed his excitement about reuniting with fans through the fan platform Weverse, saying, “I need to see ARMY soon, you’ve waited,” and added, “Tell me what you want—I want to hear it all,” showing eagerness to return to activities.

To celebrate the members' discharge, BTS’s agency HYBE wrapped the exterior of its headquarters building in Yongsan, Seoul, with the official logos of BTS and ARMY, along with the phrase "WE ARE BACK." The display will remain up through June 29 to commemorate BTS's debut anniversary on June 13.

HYBE commented, “This message feels even more special as it marks the return of all members after completing their military duties. With Jin and J-Hope already engaging in active solo promotions, anticipation is rising for BTS’s full-group activities.”