It’s a huge day for BTS and ARMY!
June 10, 2025, marks the day Kim Taehyung, also known as V, finished his 18 months of mandatory military service. With V and RM’s discharge, we are getting closer to a full BTS reunion. After Jungkook and Jimin’s return tomorrow, only Suga will remain, and he is scheduled to complete alternative service on June 21.
As ARMYs “Elio” (his military alias) returns, the world has stopped to welcome him after what felt like an eternity.
BTS V Military Discharge
Following BigHit Music’s precedent, no public events were held at V’s military base. Instead, RM and V will gather at the Sports Park in Chuncheon to talk to the press and greet fans. Before his arrival at The Sports Park, some video clips of his farewell from the military base went viral, showing him saying goodbye to fellow comrades.
While talking to the press, V expressed gratitude to fans and fellow soldiers of the 2nd Corps unit.
Hello, this is Sergeant Kim Taehyung of the 2nd Corps Direct Unit, Ssangyong Special Task Force. I have been officially discharged from the military.
For me, my time in the military was a period where I could really reflect on and reset both my mind and body. Now, I feel that I’ve rebuilt myself — physically and mentally — and I’m eager to return to ARMY as soon as possible.
To all the ARMYs who waited for me throughout my service, I want to sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart. Just a little more patience, and we’ll be back with amazing performances.
Also, as I mentioned earlier, many of the officers and fellow soldiers who took good care of me are still serving in my unit. I truly hope they all stay safe and healthy, complete their training without injury, and make it to discharge smoothly.
To the Ssangyong Military Police Special Task Force, the Counter-Terrorism Special Task Force — thank you to the officers and soldiers for treating me so well. I’ll do my best to become someone admirable in the world outside.
Thank you. Salute! Oh, and my voice is a bit hoarse right now.
BTS V, June 10, 2025
Before his discharge, his former comrades shared photos with him and left heartwarming messages.
We were in different units, so we didn’t get to talk much, but I hope you shine even brighter out in the real world! This is just a small gift — a little token of appreciation for signing my guitar without hesitation 🙂
From now on, let’s meet not as a soldier and a superior, but as an artist and a listener.
Another comrade wrote
Taehyung~ Congratulations on your discharge! We met at the guard post last February… Wow, time really flies. You have worked so hard/done so well. I’ll always be rooting for you
BTS V (Kim Taehyung) Military Timeline
December 11, 2023: The 29-year-old singer, along with fellow BTS member RM, officially enlisted for his mandatory military service in South Korea. He joined the Special Duty Team (SDT) of the Military Police, also referred to as a counter-terrorism unit. Soldiers choosing the SDT are required to undergo rigorous physical and tactical training.
January 16, 2024: Kim successfully completed his initial five-week basic military training at the Nonsan Training Center. He graduated with distinction, earning the rank of “elite soldier” due to his outstanding performance.
January 18, 2024: Following basic training, V was spotted boarding a train to Jonghaenggyo Bridge, indicating his transfer for more specialized and rigorous training for his assigned unit. This included an extra three weeks of training at the Army General Administration School.
Throughout his service: The “Love Me Again” maintained a relatively low profile on social media but did share some updates with fans, including photos from his military life. These included photos of flexing his physique after training. He also expressed his eagerness to see ARMYs as soon as possible after his discharge.
June 10, 2025: V is officially discharged from his military service. To ensure safety and privacy, the BTS’s agency announced that he and RM would deliver brief messages to fans from separate locations instead of their military bases.
What’s Next for V and BTS?
V has made it clear that his top priority is meeting fans. On Weverse, he responded to a fan’s countdown post with, “Of course, I need to see ARMY as soon as possible. You waited, so what do you want?”
It is possible that the BTS vocalist may have prepared a Jazz or R&B-influenced album for fans. His first post-service schedule could be participating in the BTS Festa 2025 festivities or attending bandmate j-hope’s encore concerts in Seoul.
With all members reuniting by June 21, HYBE has confirmed “full-group activities in 2025”, though new music may take time. BTS members will begin solo activities immediately while simultaneously working on BTS comeback and world tour, expected next year.
HYBE has stated that the members will need time for preparation, deliberation, and production to ensure the highest quality for their return as a full group.
