Jimin (Park Ji-min) and Jungkook (Jeon Jung-kook) of the group BTS completed their military service and were discharged as Army sergeants.
On the 11th, Jimin and Jungkook saluted fans at a commemorative event held at the nearby Yeoncheon Public Sports Center after being discharged from the 5th Infantry Division's artillery brigade in Yeoncheon County in the morning.
Around 8 a.m. that day, the two stepped out of a vehicle and walked toward the venue where reporters and fans had gathered. About 500 fans erupted in cheers.
Jimin and Jungkook greeted fans with smiles while holding bouquets presented by their agency staff with both hands.
Jimin said, "It has been quite a long time since COVID-19 and the military, so I am very grateful for your patience," and added, "I think we can continue to draw the picture we have envisioned, and we will prepare to show you even better sides of ourselves." He also noted, "It was my first time in the military, and honestly, it didn't seem like an easy place,” adding, "If you see soldiers passing by, I would appreciate it if you could offer a kind word."
Jungkook expressed, "It’s been a while since I've been in front of the camera, and I’m embarrassed since I didn’t put on makeup, so I don’t know what to say," adding, "The young soldiers remaining and those who discharged early with us have worked hard living together with us."
According to the military, Jimin and Jungkook enlisted together as active-duty soldiers in December 2023 and served as a gunner and a cook (food service soldier) in the 5th Division's artillery brigade, respectively.
Suga (Min Yoon-gi), who is currently serving as a social service agent, is expected to be discharged on the 21st, allowing BTS to soon return as a complete group.