BTS' Jungkook to Start Military Service in December as RM, Jimin and V Also Begin Enlistment Process

Mar. 15, 2025

Jung Kook, Jimin, RM, V.Photo:Jamie McCarthy/Getty, Han Myung-Gu/WireImage(3)JungkookofBTSis starting South Korea’s mandatory military service next month, while his fellow membersRM,JiminandVare preparing to follow suit.On Wednesday, Jungkook announced he’ll begin his time in the military in December via a statement onWeVerse, and BTS' record label BigHit Music revealed the “Seven” singer as well as RM, Jimin and V have each begun the process of enlistment.“In December, I will start a new journey. I’m leaving you for a short while to serve in the military,” wrote Jungkook, 26, on WeVerse in a post translated from Korean to English. “As I share this news, I feel heavy on one hand, and on the other hand, I’m reminded of precious memories with ARMY, so my heart warms up.“Jungkook performs in Qatar in November 2022.Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via GettyHe expressed admiration for BTS' fans, saying their “laughter, support and love” have carried him to this point in life. “Thank you so much for supporting my dream and walking with me silently,” wrote the performer.Jungkook — whose debut albumGoldendropped earlier this month — then offered some advice to the group’s ARMY. “I’m careful to tell you to wait for me while I’m in the military. A year and a half is a long time, so I can’t say anything selfish,” he continued. “When I return, I promise to stand on stage in the same spot I always was and with a more grown appearance.“He concluded the statement with well wishes for fans, adding, “I will miss you deeply in my heart as I wait for the day when we can meet again and share new stories. Please don’t get sick, and stay healthy. I love you.“BTS in Las Vegas in April 2022.Frazer Harrison/GettyMeanwhile, BigHit Music issued a statement via its Instagram Story about the four group members' military service.“We would like to inform our fans that RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook have initiated the military enlistment process,” the statement read. “The artists are preparing to fulfill their military service duties. We will inform you of further updates in due course.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.BTS.Cindy Ord/WireImageBigHit Music continued, “We ask you for your continued love and support for RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook until they complete their military service and safely return. Our company will spare no effort in providing support for our artists.“MemberSugastarted his mandatory military service in September, the record label revealed at the time. He became the third BTS member to participate, followingJinandJ-Hope. All seven performers are required to enlist, with the band expected to reunite in 2025.

Jung Kook, Jimin, RM, V.Photo:Jamie McCarthy/Getty, Han Myung-Gu/WireImage(3)

Jamie McCarthy/Getty, Han Myung-Gu/WireImage(3)

JungkookofBTSis starting South Korea’s mandatory military service next month, while his fellow membersRM,JiminandVare preparing to follow suit.On Wednesday, Jungkook announced he’ll begin his time in the military in December via a statement onWeVerse, and BTS' record label BigHit Music revealed the “Seven” singer as well as RM, Jimin and V have each begun the process of enlistment.“In December, I will start a new journey. I’m leaving you for a short while to serve in the military,” wrote Jungkook, 26, on WeVerse in a post translated from Korean to English. “As I share this news, I feel heavy on one hand, and on the other hand, I’m reminded of precious memories with ARMY, so my heart warms up.“Jungkook performs in Qatar in November 2022.Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via GettyHe expressed admiration for BTS' fans, saying their “laughter, support and love” have carried him to this point in life. “Thank you so much for supporting my dream and walking with me silently,” wrote the performer.Jungkook — whose debut albumGoldendropped earlier this month — then offered some advice to the group’s ARMY. “I’m careful to tell you to wait for me while I’m in the military. A year and a half is a long time, so I can’t say anything selfish,” he continued. “When I return, I promise to stand on stage in the same spot I always was and with a more grown appearance.“He concluded the statement with well wishes for fans, adding, “I will miss you deeply in my heart as I wait for the day when we can meet again and share new stories. Please don’t get sick, and stay healthy. I love you.“BTS in Las Vegas in April 2022.Frazer Harrison/GettyMeanwhile, BigHit Music issued a statement via its Instagram Story about the four group members' military service.“We would like to inform our fans that RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook have initiated the military enlistment process,” the statement read. “The artists are preparing to fulfill their military service duties. We will inform you of further updates in due course.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.BTS.Cindy Ord/WireImageBigHit Music continued, “We ask you for your continued love and support for RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook until they complete their military service and safely return. Our company will spare no effort in providing support for our artists.“MemberSugastarted his mandatory military service in September, the record label revealed at the time. He became the third BTS member to participate, followingJinandJ-Hope. All seven performers are required to enlist, with the band expected to reunite in 2025.

JungkookofBTSis starting South Korea’s mandatory military service next month, while his fellow membersRM,JiminandVare preparing to follow suit.

On Wednesday, Jungkook announced he’ll begin his time in the military in December via a statement onWeVerse, and BTS' record label BigHit Music revealed the “Seven” singer as well as RM, Jimin and V have each begun the process of enlistment.

“In December, I will start a new journey. I’m leaving you for a short while to serve in the military,” wrote Jungkook, 26, on WeVerse in a post translated from Korean to English. “As I share this news, I feel heavy on one hand, and on the other hand, I’m reminded of precious memories with ARMY, so my heart warms up.”

Jungkook performs in Qatar in November 2022.Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty

Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty

He expressed admiration for BTS' fans, saying their “laughter, support and love” have carried him to this point in life. “Thank you so much for supporting my dream and walking with me silently,” wrote the performer.

Jungkook — whose debut albumGoldendropped earlier this month — then offered some advice to the group’s ARMY. “I’m careful to tell you to wait for me while I’m in the military. A year and a half is a long time, so I can’t say anything selfish,” he continued. “When I return, I promise to stand on stage in the same spot I always was and with a more grown appearance.”

He concluded the statement with well wishes for fans, adding, “I will miss you deeply in my heart as I wait for the day when we can meet again and share new stories. Please don’t get sick, and stay healthy. I love you.”

BTS in Las Vegas in April 2022.Frazer Harrison/Getty

Frazer Harrison/Getty

Meanwhile, BigHit Music issued a statement via its Instagram Story about the four group members’ military service.

“We would like to inform our fans that RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook have initiated the military enlistment process,” the statement read. “The artists are preparing to fulfill their military service duties. We will inform you of further updates in due course.”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

BTS.Cindy Ord/WireImage

Cindy Ord/WireImage

BigHit Music continued, “We ask you for your continued love and support for RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook until they complete their military service and safely return. Our company will spare no effort in providing support for our artists.”

MemberSugastarted his mandatory military service in September, the record label revealed at the time. He became the third BTS member to participate, followingJinandJ-Hope. All seven performers are required to enlist, with the band expected to reunite in 2025.

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