On May 15, 2025, BTS member Jungkook delighted fans during a live session on Weverse, generating buzz as he prepares to be discharged from military service in just 27 days. The idol radiated excitement, eagerly discussing his imminent reunion with ARMY, the dedicated fan community of BTS. He shared his eagerness to connect once again and mentioned heading to the gym, specifically for a “shoulder day”workout.
In his cheerful interaction, Jungkook took a moment to encourage fans to support his bandmates, Jin and j-hope. Both of them have successfully completed their military obligations, with Jin discharged in June 2024 and j-hope in October 2024. Highlighting their ongoing projects, Jungkook urged the ARMY to cheer them on. A translated excerpt of his message, shared by X user @dalbitbangtan, captures his warm sentiments:
“What are you doing? Have you been doing well? Heheheh. I’ll be leaving soon. Now I guess I’ll go workout. Today’s shoulders. Hobi Hyung & Jin Hyung are working hard, so please show them lots of love ARMY! Heheheh. ARMY also, take care of your health! We’ll see each other soon heheh.”
This playful engagement sparked a flurry of activity on social media, with fans expressing their excitement and initiating a countdown to Jungkook’s return. One user, @acekoomi, emphasized their enthusiasm with the tweet:
“I LOVE YOU SO MUCH JUNGKOOK. CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU IN 27 DAYS.”
Fans celebrated the light-hearted nature of Jungkook’s Weverse session, playfully speculating about how he might look after his military service. Many appreciated his shout-out to Jin and j-hope, showcasing the strong camaraderie within BTS.
“How much fackin bigger do you want them shoulders mayn,”an X user wrote.
“He in fact said ‘HOBI hyung’ but Weverse decided to make it super formal for some reason. I love my supportive sweet, love each other too much tannies sooo, so much!!,”a fan commented.
“MY BAAABIESSS + jk always supporting his hyungs! Agh,”a person remarked.
“THE WAY I CAN CLEARLY IMAGINE HIS HAPPY FACE AND THAT LIGHT LAUGH WHILE TYPING ON WEVERSE,”another fan wrote.
Fans joyfully noted Jungkook’s upbeat demeanor and expressed their anticipation for his return, particularly observing his frequent use of light-hearted expressions in his messages.
“Jungkook used ‘ㅎ’ (light laughing sound) 8 TIMES in the span of 10 minutes. He’s SO HAPPY!!!! Jungkook is so happy to be back soon!!,”a fan added.
“Adding ‘haha’ at the end of every sentence the way I use ‘lol.’ Jk kin fr,”another user wrote.
“My baby is really happy to come back,”an X user mentioned.
Insights on Jungkook, BTS’ Military Service, and Anticipated Reunion
Jungkook also kept fans updated on Instagram, where he posted a new photo of his dog, Bam, showcasing a verified blue checkmark on the profile.
The countdown to Jungkook’s discharge is pivotal as it signifies another step toward a complete BTS reunion, which fans eagerly expect to take place next month. Since Jin and j-hope have already completed their service, both have resumed their activities with enthusiasm. Jin is on the verge of launching his global RUN SEOKJIN tour while preparing to release his second solo album titled Echo.
Meanwhile, j-hope’s solo tour, HOPE ON THE STAGE, is gearing up for its final leg at Goyang Stadium. With RM, V, and Jimin also preparing for their return next month, the excitement continues to build. Notably, SUGA is set to conclude his public service duties on June 21.
Fans are already buzzing with anticipation for BTS’s full reunion, which is expected to align with the group’s anniversary in June 2025. This monumental celebration is being heralded as one of the most eagerly awaited comebacks in K-pop history.