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BTS Military Enlistment

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BTS members RM and V have begun their mandatory military service in South Korea, marking the start of their temporary hiatus from the group. Fans have expressed their support and emotions as they bid farewell to the beloved members.

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BTS members RM and V have begun their mandatory military service in South Korea, marking the start of their temporary hiatus from the popular K-pop group. The two members enlisted on December 11, 2023 and will be serving as active-duty soldiers. RM, whose real name is Kim Namjoon, wrote an emotional letter on Weverse for their fans, expressing his gratitude and promising to return and perform with even greater music in the future. V, whose real name is Kim Taehyung, also shared pictures of his shaved head, symbolizing his transition into military life.

RM and V's enlistment follows the enlistment of other BTS members, Jin and Suga, who began their military service earlier in the year. Jin is expected to be discharged in 2022, while Suga is set to be discharged in 2023.

The remaining BTS members, Jimin, Jungkook, and J-Hope, have not yet announced their enlistment plans. It is expected that they will join the military in the coming years as well, as all able-bodied South Korean men are required to serve for approximately two years.

Despite the temporary hiatus of some members, BTS will continue as a group and will reunite when all members have completed their military service, which is expected to happen by 2025. The group has expressed their determination to continue creating music and sharing their artistry with fans around the world during this time.

Fans around the world have been sending well wishes to RM and V as they embark on their military service. The hashtags #WithTaeJoonUntilTheEnd and #ARMYRemembersYou trended worldwide, with fans sharing messages of support and love for the two members.

Overall, the enlistment of RM and V represents a significant milestone for BTS and their career. While they take a break from performing, fans eagerly await their return and look forward to the future projects and music that they will create.

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BTS members RM and V begin mandatory military duty in South Korea as band aims for 2025 reunion

USA Today - 429 days ago - BTS members RM and V began their mandatory military duties in South Korea, ahead of their bandmates Jimin and Jung Kook.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2023/12/11/bts-rm-v-begin-mandatory-military-duty-south-korea/71876558007/

BTS Reunion Countdown Begins As Final Four Members Enlist For Military Service

Forbes - 429 days ago - The group’s management agency has promised that BTS will reunite in 2025 after all seven complete their mandatory service.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2023/12/11/bts-reunion-countdown-begins-as-final-four-members-enlist-for-military-service/

BTS reunites as RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook head for South Korean military service; See viral images and videos

Mashable - 429 days ago - All seven BTS boys reunite

https://me.mashable.com/entertainment/35762/bts-reunites-as-rm-v-jimin-and-jungkook-head-for-south-korean-military-service-see-viral-images-and

Final Members of K-Pop Band BTS Begin Mandatory South Korean Military Service

Time - 429 days ago - Singers RM, V, Jimin, and Jung Kook begin their duties this week, joining Jin, J-Hope, and Suga, who are already months into their conscription. The seven members of the popular K-pop band plan to reunite as a group sometime in 2025 after they finish their service.

https://time.com/6344605/kpop-bts-members-mandatory-military-service-south-korea/

BTS members head for South Korean military service

MarketScreener - 429 days ago - The remaining four members of K-pop supergroup BTS will begin their 18-month military service in South Korea this week, joining three others already serving, and with fans not expecting to see...

https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/BTS-members-head-for-South-Korean-military-service-45539188/

BTS members RM and V start compulsory military service in South Korea

ABC News - 429 days ago - Three other BTS members are already months into their conscription.

https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/bts-members-rm-start-compulsory-military-service-south-105543165

RM and V of K-pop group BTS to start mandatory military service

Channel News Asia - 429 days ago - RM and V will enlist on Monday (Dec 11), while Jimin and Jungkook are expected to enlist on Tuesday. 

https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/bts-v-rm-jimin-jungkook-starting-military-service-south-korea-380686

BTS’ RM and V begin mandatory military service

The Straits Times - 429 days ago - All seven members of BTS will be actively serving their mandatory military duty by this week.

https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/bts-rm-and-v-begin-mandatory-military-service

BTS’ RM and V bid goodbye to fans ahead of military enlistment today

NME - 429 days ago - BTS members RM and V have shared their respective farewells to fans ahead of their military enlistment today.

https://www.nme.com/news/music/bts-rm-v-bid-goodbye-military-enlistment-3556940

BTS' RM pens long emotional letter for fans, V shares pics of his shaved head

Hindustan Times - 430 days ago - BTS members RM and V will reportedly begin their military service on December 11. They have shared posts on Weverse and Instagram.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/bts-rm-kim-namjoon-emotional-letter-for-fans-v-kim-taehyung-shaved-head-pics-101702208238108.html