The enlistment process for the remaining BTS members has been announced. With this, BTS is set to complete their military duties and return as a full group in 2025.
BigHit Music, through their official community platform on December 5, stated, "RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook will be enlisting in the army as active-duty soldiers. RM and V will enlist according to their respective schedules, while Jimin and Jungkook are planning to enlist together. There will be no official events on the day of their entry into the new recruit training center."
The company further requested, "The new recruit training center's entrance ceremony is an event attended by many soldiers and their families. To prevent safety accidents due to onsite congestion, we kindly ask fans to refrain from visiting the site. Please extend your warm farewell and encouragement to RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook in your hearts."
Additionally, they emphasized, "Please be cautious of unauthorized use of the artist's IP in various tours or package products to avoid any harm. The company plans to take corresponding measures against commercial activities that utilize the artist's IP without permission."
BigHit Music concluded, "We ask for your support and unchanging love until RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook complete their military service and return healthy. The company will continue to support the artists."
Previously, members Jin and J-Hope enlisted in the army in December last year and April this year, respectively, serving as instructors. Suga has been serving as a public service worker since September. With the remaining members set to follow their enlistment procedures, BTS is truly fulfilling its national duty.
Below is the official statement from BigHit Music regarding the enlistment of BTS:
Hello, This is BigHit Music.
We thank the fans who always love BTS. We provide follow-up information regarding the military enlistment of RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook.
RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook will be enlisting in the army as active-duty soldiers. RM and V are scheduled to enlist following their respective procedures, while Jimin and Jungkook plan to enlist together. There will be no official events on the day of their entry into the new recruit training center.
As the entrance ceremony is an event for many soldiers and their families, we ask fans to refrain from visiting the site to prevent safety accidents. We request you to send your warm farewell and encouragement to RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook only in your hearts.
Please be cautious to avoid damages from unauthorized tours or package products using the artist's IP. The company plans to take corresponding measures against commercial activities that utilize the artist's IP without permission.
We ask for your support and unchanging love until RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook complete their military service and return healthy. The company will continue to support the artists.
Thank you.
