K-pop stars RM and V of BTS complete their mandatory service in South Korean military

K-pop superstars RM and V discharged from South Korea's military, fans from around the world celebrate their release.

K-pop superstars RM and V are the latest members of BTS to be discharged from South Korea's military after fulfilling their mandatory service.

They each saluted upon their release Tuesday (June 10, 2025) in Chuncheon City as about 200 fans, some of whom traveled from Mexico, Turkey and Brazil, cheered.

Reina Lorena Quintero Sevilla spent nearly 18 hours on a plane from Mexico City. "I swear, it didn’t feel that long because we’re so excited to be here, to watch the boys get released, excited to be in South Korea, in the hometowns of our boys, who we love, who we adore,” she said.

RM and V began their service in December 2023, while three other BTS members — Jin, J-Hope and Suga — were already months into their conscription.

Jin, the oldest member of the K-pop supergroup, was discharged from the army in June 2024. J-Hope was discharged in October. Jimin and JungKook are scheduled to be discharged Wednesday (June 11, 2025).

The seventh member, Suga, is fulfilling his duty as a social service agent, an alternative to military service. He is to be released later this month.

The seven BTS members plan to reunite as a group sometime in 2025.