Check out other K-pop idols who, like the members of BTS, are also expected to be discharged from the South Korean army in 2025
The long-awaited year of ARMYs has finally arrived! This is because, after almost three years on hiatus, 2025 will mark BTS’s official return to promotional activities, after all members complete the period of mandatory military service imposed on men in South Korea.
Last year, Jin and J-Hope They became the first members to be released from the Armed Forces, being released from the army in June and October, respectively. Since then, the duo has been back active, focusing on their solo projects.
As a result, the group still has five members enlisted in the army: Suga, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook. The next scheduled to be discharged are V and leader RM, who enlisted together on December 11, 2023, and are also expected to leave side by side on June 10.
The very next day, Jungkook and Jimin should also be released, as the pair enlisted together on December 12, 2023 in the 5th Infantry Division in Yeoncheon County. Finally, Sugawho serves as a civil servant, will be the last member to be dismissed, with his departure scheduled for June 21st.
In addition to the members of BTS, 2025 will also feature the military discharge of other major K-pop stars; check out some!
1. Jay from iKON
Right at the beginning of the year, iKONICs will receive Jaywhich is scheduled to be released on January 17th. The star, who enlisted on July 20, 2023, served as an alternative social worker
2. Joohoney from MONSTA X
On July 24, 2023, JoohoneyMONSTA X’s main rapper, enlisted in the Armed Forces. The idol, who served as an active soldier in the 15th Infantry Division of the South Korean Army, the same as RMfrom BTS, is set to be released on January 21st.
3. Kai from EXO
On May 11, 2023, the members of EXO said goodbye to Kaiin his military enlistment. After serving as a public service employee, the group’s main dancer is scheduled to be released on February 10th.
4. Kihyun from MONSTA X
MONSTA X’s main vocalist, Kihyunenlisted on August 22, 2023 as an active soldier, and will also be discharged in 2025. The idol’s departure date is scheduled for February 21.
5. Hyungwon from MONSTA X
Finally, the last member of MONSTA X to be released from his army duties will be Hyungwonwho enlisted on November 14, 2023, and is expected to be released on May 13.
6. Taeyong from NCT
Leader of SM Entertainment’s supergroup, NCT, consisting of 25 members, Taeyong He enlisted in the navy on April 15, 2024, and is scheduled to be discharged on December 14 of this year.
7. Sehun from EXO
2025 will also mark the end of military enlistment for all EXO members. This is because, Sehunthe group’s maknae, who enlisted on December 21, 2023, will be the last to complete his obligations, with his discharge scheduled for September 20.
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