The band is closing in on the tip of a years-long break, as the blokes have fulfilled their navy service necessities.
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Ever since RM, Suga, V, Jimin and Jung Kook grew to become the final members of BTS to enlist within the South Korean navy — following Jin and j-hope months prior — followers had been counting down the times till June 2025.
That’s as a result of after 18 months of required service, the ultimate 5 Bangtan Boys lastly accomplished their obligations to their nation that month, free finally to return to civilian life with their bandmates — and, as promised, to reunite as a septet greater than two years after Jin grew to become the primary to enlist in December 2022. Their subsequent chapter may also come a full 5 years after the discharge of BTS’ final correct studio album, Be, which debuted on the prime of the Billboard 200 and allowed the group to blow up into crossover famous person standing; “Dynamite” and “Life Goes On” from the LP each grew to become Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits, setting the stage for “Permission to Dace” and “Butter” to later attain the highest spot.
However whereas having to step away on the very top of their reputation might have killed their momentum, all seven of the bandmates had been in a position to hold the practice shifting by releasing solo projects throughout their time aside. From standalone singles to EPs and full-blown albums, together with collaborations with different main stars, every member of the group has gotten the prospect to step into their very own as soloists and are available out stronger with heightened senses of their very own artistry.
Now, the one query on ARMY’s thoughts is: What’s subsequent? There’s no telling what the long run holds for BTS as they regroup and put together for 2026, which is when the members revealed on July 1 that they are going to be sharing new music in addition to embarking on a tour. Earlier than that announcement, a few of the members touched on what’s in retailer for his or her future as a band — and it doesn’t matter what it’s, it’s going to be thrilling.
Under, see every little thing the blokes of BTS have stated about their upcoming reunion.
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June 2024: RM says he’s “wanting ahead” to reuniting
Throughout his time within the navy, RM penned a heartfelt letter to ARMY on Weverse describing how a lot he missed his bandmates — and the way excited he was to get the band again collectively. “I miss the members a lot,” he wrote. “I wager you do too … Once we really talked nose to nose, I noticed once more the issues that by no means change, the place I needed to return to.”
Including that he was “wanting ahead to subsequent summer season,” he stated of reuniting, “I simply realized that many individuals nonetheless haven’t forgotten us and are ready for us and loving us. Overflowing love. As at all times, I’ll simply consider the members and spend every day properly.”
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December 2024: j-hope shares his hopes for the reunion
In an interview with Weverse Magazine, j-hope talked extensively about reuniting along with his bandmates. “After pursuing our personal little ventures, we are actually coming again collectively, and I really like that for us,” he informed the publication. “With that in thoughts, I consider the following step for BTS is to consider how we will steadiness our particular person colours with the crew with out diminishing our particular person colours and identities.”
“There are definitely issues we have to do as BTS,” he continued. “Once we’re all again collectively as a bunch, it’s going to have a huge effect, and all people’s going to be watching. I’m excited to see what it’ll really feel like after we carry out collectively once more. I need to come again in fashion and say, ‘That is us. That is BTS.’ I can’t communicate for everybody, however I can inform you the opposite members really feel the identical means.”
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December 2024: RM talks in regards to the “good affect” of their time aside
Throughout a Q&A about his Proper Place, Flawed Individuals documentary, RM shared why he thinks his solo initiatives could be helpful to BTS’ eventual reunion. “I consider that the expertise of having the ability to be utterly free and sincere can have affect on our crew when BTS transitions to the following chapter,” he stated, based on People.
“I consider that every little thing occurs for a purpose, so I feel I’m driving in the proper path, and that these occasions are certain to have affect after we come again collectively,” he continued. “That’s the best way I dwell, figuring out that you just notice what’s treasured after shedding it and which you could solely take off one thing after you’ve tried it on. So I’m going to attempt to take it off this time.”
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January 2025: Jimin admits he’s “a bit scared”
In line with Koreaboo, Jimin shared a letter with followers on Weverse sharing his emotions on the approaching reunion — one thing he stated he typically spoke with Jungkook about whereas the pair had been enlisted collectively. “The conversations Jungkook and I’ve earlier than going to mattress have modified rather a lot,” Jimin wrote. “Because the days after we can meet ARMY are getting nearer and nearer, we’ve been speaking rather a lot about what we have to put together earlier than we see you once more, what sort of picture we need to present and how much life we’ll dwell shifting ahead.”
“To be sincere, there’s additionally a bit of concern,” he continued. “It’s been fairly a while since all of us carried out collectively, and it’s been some time since I’ve absolutely devoted myself to music and the stage. So, I do really feel a bit scared, however my dedication to provide the finest stage attainable, for all of you who’ve waited for us, has not wavered.”
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April 2025: j-hope says the reunion can have “large power”
Throughout a sit-down conversation with Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe, j-hope acquired candid about his expectations for the reunion. “I stay up for June when our members can have accomplished their service,” he stated on the time, based on a close-captioned translation. “We’ll shortly get collectively and discuss what BTS can do sooner or later.”
“I feel it’s going to be an enormous power,” he added. “I’m curious to see the way it’ll appear to be.”
The star additionally shared his ideas on how everybody’s solo work will gasoline the band’s subsequent chapter. “I feel that over time, we every refined our distinctive identities as every of us work on their very own music, come out with their solo initiatives and do their very own factor,” j-hope informed Lowe. “The humorous factor for me is when our identities, which have taken form in varied methods, come collectively as BTS.”
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Could 2025: Jin is able to reunite
Whereas guesting on The Tonight Show, Jin stated he was wanting ahead to welcoming his bandmates residence after their enlistments. “It was nice to be alone,” he informed host Jimmy Fallon. “However after they come again, since they labored very onerous, I’m going to honor them and provides them nice respect.”
“They’re my lifesavers, so I would like to point out my appreciation and handle them,” he added.
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July 2025: The boys are again
On the primary day of July 2025, ARMY acquired to see all seven BTS members collectively for the primary time in ages as RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook appeared side-by-side in a Weverse livestream to share their plans for the long run.
They stated in a bunch assertion, “We’ll be releasing a brand new BTS album within the spring of subsequent 12 months … We’re additionally planning a world tour alongside the brand new album. We’ll be visiting followers all around the globe, so we hope you’re as excited as we’re.”
The performers additionally confirmed that they’d be hitting the studio instantly to prep for his or her 2026 comeback.