Members of BTS, RM and V, announced their return from military service and promised to quickly return to the stage.

RM and V were discharged from active duty on the morning of the 10th after completing their 1 year and 6 months of service. They enlisted in December 2023 and served respectively in the Army's 15th Infantry Division Military Band and the Army's 2nd Corps' 802nd Military Police Battalion.

On this day, the two completed their discharge procedures at the unit and moved to meet reporters and fans at a soccer field in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, to convey their return greetings with no separate event.

On this day, numerous fans gathered early in the morning to celebrate RM and V's discharge. When the two finally appeared, fans greeted them with loud cheers, and RM drew smiles as he appeared playing the saxophone.

The two embraced and greeted each other, saluting energetically to announce their discharge. RM expressed his thoughts on discharge, saying, "Finally, we have been discharged, and we had a short military service, and the conditions have improved a lot. Honestly, there were many painful and difficult times, but during our time of activity, we felt that many people defended the country in our place."

He added, "We felt that many people defended the country and fought for us during our activities, so we could actively engage in our work."

He also said, "I became close with my father and friends after coming here. It was a meaningful time to bond more with those who have also served. Honestly, I am worried about the remaining recruits, and I hope they endure well and safely return to society. Thank you, ARMY, for waiting. I will come back and perform as BTS's RM wonderfully. I appreciate everyone who has taken care of us and waited for us."

V also expressed his thoughts on discharge, saying, "Coming to the military made me rethink and reassess my body and mind. I rebuilt my body and mind, and I want to rush to ARMY as soon as possible. I sincerely thank the ARMY who waited for me during my service."

He continued, "If you wait just a little longer, we will return to the stage in style. As said by Corporal Kim Namjoon, there are still good officers and soldiers left in our unit who have taken care of me, and I hope they do not get hurt and safely complete their training and discharge. Thank you for taking good care of me. I will work hard to become a good and great person in society."

When asked about what they want to do after discharge, RM and V replied, "I think it’s all the same, but it's the stage. I want to perform the most. I will quickly work hard on an album to return to the stage."

RM added, "I will stop returning to the unit and will return to the stage," bringing smiles, and concluded by saying, "We will greet you again as BTS's RM and V."

Meanwhile, following RM and V, Jungkook and Jimin will be discharged on the 11th, bringing BTS closer to a complete lineup.

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