BTS Poised for Hiatus as RM, Jimin, V and Jung Kook Head for Imminent Military Enrollment
variety.comPatrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief BTS, the biggest act in K-pop and one of the world’s hottest contemporary music acts, will be forced into hiatus through 2024 and much of 2025 after it was confirmed Wednesday that four band members — RM, Jimin, V and Jung Kook — will imminently enlist in the Korean military.
The four follow Jin, who enlisted in December last year, J-Hope (April) and Suga, who have already begun their mandatory military service.
The news was announced by Big Hit Music via social media. “We would like to inform our fans that RM, Jimin, V and Jung Kook have initiated the military enlistment process.
The artists are preparing to fulfil their military service duties. We will inform you of further updates in due course. We ask you for your continued love and support for RM, Jimin, V and Jung Kook until they complete their military service and return safely.
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