BTS agency announces RM, Jimin, V, Jungkook's military enlistment at same time

After BTS members Jin, J-hope, and SUGA enlisted in the military earlier this year, the rest of the members also announced their enlistment plans on Wednesday. RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook have begun the process of enlisting in the South Korean army, as per their agency Bighit Music. They will serve their country for the next 18 months. 

Bighit Music issues a statement 

After much speculation about the group's future, Bighit Music announced on Tuesday that the four youngest members of the group have begun the process of enlisting in the military at the same time.

"Hello, this is Bighit Music. We would like to inform our fans that RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook have initiated the military enlistment process," the company said in a statement issued via Weverse. “The artists are preparing to fulfill their military service duties.”

Their enlistment dates have not been set just yet as the label added, "We will inform you of further updates in due course. We ask you for your continued love and support for RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook until they complete their military service and safely return." 

BTS to fulfill mandatory military service

Currently, the other three members, Jin, J-Hope, and Suga, are serving their mandatory military service. Jin, the eldest member of the group, was the first to enlist on December 13, 2022. J-Hope followed suit on April 18. Both of them enlisted as active duty soldiers.

Suga was the third member to enlist on September 22, following the end of his first solo world tour, Suga Agust D Tour. He started his 18-month commitment as a social worker, likely because he underwent shoulder surgery in 2020.

The group has been on a hiatus since June 2022 with the members carrying on individual activities until their reunion, which is expected in 2025. In the meantime, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook have all released their solo albums.

(with inputs from IANS)