Big news hit the BTS fandom on November 22 when BIGHIT Music shared that remaining all four members—RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook—will be heading off for military service at the same time. The exact dates and details are still up in the air.
BIGHIT ANNOUNCEMENT,
Hello.
This is BIGHIT MUSIC.
We would like to inform our fans that RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook have initiated the military enlistment process.
The artists are preparing to fulfill their military service duties. We will inform you of further updates in due course.
We ask you for your continued love and support for RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook until they complete their military service and safely return. Our company will spare no effort in providing support for our artists.
Thank you.
This surprising announcement left fans around the world feeling a mix of emotions. Many fans admitted they saw it coming but weren't prepared for all four members to leave at once. The reaction? Fans were sad and shocked, but some tried to stay positive, thinking that if they all say goodbye in 2023, they'll make a big comeback in 2025.
The bond between BTS and their fans, known as the ARMY, is special. They've always shared the ups and downs of life. BTS has been there for their fans, and the ARMY has stuck by the group during tough times. Now, as the group gears up for a military break, fans are ready to give back the support they've received.
Even though it's tough to hear that all four members will be gone together, the ARMY is staying strong. They're getting ready to stand by BTS during this time apart. As the countdown begins for their joint enlistment, fans are getting emotionally prepared for a little break from their favorite group. The connection between BTS and the ARMY is super strong, and even when the guys are away, fans are ready to keep that love and loyalty going strong.
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— Fiona ⁷ 💜¹⁰💜ʟᴀʏᴏ(ꪜ)ᴇʀ (@dopeoldperson54) November 22, 2023
This is ARMY. We would like to inform @BTS_twt that although we are sad that you are leaving to fulfill your civic duty, we are immensely proud of all of you. For 10 years, you gave us so much of yourselves. Your music has helped us through ups and downs. Your love has + pic.twitter.com/uJbfLCFsFI
at least this is the last one 😭 pic.twitter.com/JyWjypBdHc
— moni⁷ 𖠌 (@taeisthv) November 22, 2023
APOBANGPO BTS
— K⁷ꪜ | Golden (@tksovers) November 22, 2023
WE WILL WAIT FOR YOU IN 2025 pic.twitter.com/Ld0ShxtZuk