While fulfilling mandatory military duty, BTS’ Jung Kook released new songs, starred in documentaries, topped global charts, won awards, and made seven‑figure donations.

K-pop band BTS members Jung Kook waves after being discharged from a mandatory military service in Yeoncheon, South Korea, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) ...

Jung Kook, who enlisted as an active-duty soldier on December 12, 2023, had completed his 18-month military service with the Army’s 5th Infantry Division Artillery Brigade earlier that same day.

Deafening cheers and joyful screams of thousands of fans greeted K-pop group BTS members Jimin and Jung Kook who were discharged from South Korea's military on Wednesday. This is another step ...

Jimin and Jung Kook of BTS appear in Yeoncheon, South Korea, after being discharged from mandatory military service on June 11, 2025. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block ...

Hundreds of fans gathered in the early morning hours to catch a glimpse of K-pop superstars Jimin and Jung Kook, the latest members of BTS to be discharged from South Korea's mandatory military ...

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K-pop band BTS members Jimin, right, and Jung Kook hold bouquets after being discharged from a mandatory military service in Yeoncheon, South Korea, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Lee Jin-man - AP ...

K-pop band BTS members Jung Kook waves after being discharged from a mandatory military service in Yeoncheon, South Korea, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Lee Jin-man - AP; ...

Member Jung Kook of the group BTS apologized for wearing a hat with inappropriate wording at fellow member J-Hope's solo concert held at Goyang Sports Complex Stadium on the 13th. The hat was ...

Fans react after she saw K-pop band BTS members Jimin and Jung Kook as they are discharged from a mandatory military service in Yeoncheon, South Korea, Wednesday, June 11, 2025.