BTS in full: Suga closes the military chapter and the band returns to action
It seems that the K-pop universe can breathe easy (or prepare for chaos, because, let’s be honest, the ARMY fandom doesn’t know about half measures). Suga, the rapper and songwriter of BTS, has just completed his mandatory military service in South Korea, ending the saga of the seven members doing their patriotic duty. The result? An army of fans hyperventilating and counting the days until the big reunion in 2025.
Duty done (and no TikTok leaks)
As confirmed by Big Hit Entertainment (the house that turned these boys into legends), Suga finished his alternative service as a social agent this Wednesday, exhausting his last days of leave. His official discharge will be this Saturday, but, luckily for him, there will be no military parade or compromising photos in uniform. The agency was clear: no massive events, because, between the fervor of the fans and the spontaneous choreographies, chaos would be guaranteed.
And yes, this means that RM, V, Jimin and Jungkook are already free since last week (the first two discharged together, the others a day later, because even in the army they know that K-pop is better in pairs). Jin, the eldest hyung, came out in June last year, and J-Hope in October. The only one who didn’t go through the barracks? Suga, who opted for social service. It has something to do with that “don’t make me run, please” look that we all know.
South Korea does not forgive (not even the superstars)
For the uninitiated: in South Korea, all men between the ages of 18 and 28 must serve between 18 and 21 months of military service. The reason? Keeping North Korea at bay (and, at the same time, making sure no one is spared the recruit-style haircut). Although there are exceptions for Olympic athletes or classical musicians (yes, the violin saves you from the military, but K-pop does not), BTS had no privileges. Well, almost none: in 2020, a reform allowed them to delay service until 30. Controversy? A lot. National debate? Also. ARMY defending their idols as if it were the apocalypse? Of course.
In 2022, the discussion reached its peak: did BTS deserve an exemption for “enhancing national prestige”? In the end, the agency settled the issue by announcing that everyone would comply. And here we are, with the seven free and a promise: they will return as a group in 2025. What will they do until then? Probably, record music, rest, and prevent fans from deciphering every Instagram post like it’s a Da Vinci code.
So, ARMY, take a deep breath: the wait is almost over. In the meantime, why don’t you review BTS’ successes or share this news with the hashtag #BTSServiceComplete? The world needs to know that K-pop is back (and that the South Korean military is now without its most famous stars).
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