While fulfilling mandatory military duty, BTS’ Jung Kook released new songs, starred in documentaries, topped global charts, won awards, and made seven‑figure donations.

K-pop superstars Jimin and Jung Kook are the latest and final members of BTS to be discharged from South Korea’s mandatory military service. The pair wore their military uniforms Wednesday ...

K-pop band BTS members Jimin, right, and Jung Kook salute after being discharged from a mandatory military service in Yeoncheon, South Korea, on Wednesday. (Lee Jin-man/The Associated Press) ...

K-pop band BTS members Jimin, right, and Jung Kook salute after being discharged from a mandatory military service in Yeoncheon, South Korea, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Lee Jin-man - AP ...

K-pop band BTS members Jimin, right, and Jung Kook hold bouquets after being discharged from a mandatory military service in Yeoncheon, South Korea, Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

K-pop band BTS members Jung Kook waves after being discharged from a mandatory military service in Yeoncheon, South Korea, Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Jung Kook thanked the journalists and fans who traveled to see him and Jimin after their discharge and acknowledged how different it was to be back in the spotlight. ''Actually, it's been so long ...

YEONCHEON, South Korea (AP) — K-pop superstars Jimin and Jung Kook are the latest and final members of BTS to be discharged from South Korea’s mandatory military service. The pair wore their ...

BTS, made up of members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook, announced in 2022 they would be taking a break from group activities to focus on solo music, while each member completed ...

K-pop band BTS members Jimin, right, and Jung Kook salute after being discharged from a mandatory military service in Yeoncheon, South Korea, Wednesday, June 11, 2025.