All seven BTS members have now completed their military service. Jin enlisted first on December 13, 2022, and SUGA became the final member to complete his service on June 21, 2025.
Between 2022 and 2025, all seven BTS members — RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook — completed their mandatory service obligations in South Korea. For ARMY around the world, this period became an important part of the BTS story, filled with solo projects, temporary goodbyes, and long-awaited returns.
In this guide, we’ll follow the BTS military service timeline from the group’s early years through 2026, including when each member enlisted, when they completed their service, and what happened as BTS entered a new chapter together.
Whether you are a longtime ARMY or a new fan discovering BTS, this timeline will help you understand one of the most significant periods in the group’s history.
Why BTS Had to Complete Military Service
In South Korea, most able-bodied men are required to complete mandatory military service. For years, BTS’s global success led to widespread discussion about how the country’s military service rules would apply to the group.
In 2020, South Korea revised its laws to allow certain pop culture artists who had received government recognition to postpone enlistment until age 30. This allowed eligible BTS members to delay their service, but it did not provide a full exemption.
The next major turning point came in October 2022, when BIGHIT MUSIC announced that the BTS members would move forward with plans to fulfill their military service obligations. Jin, the group’s oldest member, became the first to enlist in December 2022.
His enlistment marked the beginning of a new era in BTS history — one in which the seven members would temporarily focus on military service and individual activities before eventually returning as a complete group.
BTS Military Service Timeline: All Seven Members
| Member | Enlisted | Completed | Service Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jin | Dec 13, 2022 | Jun 12, 2024 | Active duty |
| j-hope | Apr 18, 2023 | Oct 17, 2024 | Active duty |
| SUGA | Sep 22, 2023 | Jun 21, 2025 | Social service |
| RM | Dec 11, 2023 | Jun 10, 2025 | Active duty |
| V | Dec 11, 2023 | Jun 10, 2025 | Active duty |
| Jimin | Dec 12, 2023 | Jun 11, 2025 | Active duty |
| Jung Kook | Dec 12, 2023 | Jun 11, 2025 | Active duty |
BTS completed its military service chapter step by step, beginning with Jin in December 2022 and ending when SUGA completed his alternative service in June 2025.
Jin
Jin became the first BTS member to enlist, entering military service on December 13, 2022. He served as an active-duty soldier and was discharged on June 12, 2024. His return was especially meaningful for ARMY because he became the first member to complete his service.
j-hope
j-hope enlisted on April 18, 2023. After serving as an active-duty soldier and working as an assistant instructor, he was discharged on October 17, 2024.
SUGA
SUGA began his service obligation on September 22, 2023. Due to circumstances related to a previous shoulder injury, he fulfilled his duty as a social service worker rather than an active-duty soldier. He completed his service on June 21, 2025.
RM and V
RM and V enlisted on December 11, 2023. Both completed their military service and were discharged on June 10, 2025.
Jimin and Jung Kook
Jimin and Jung Kook enlisted together on December 12, 2023. They were discharged on June 11, 2025, leaving SUGA as the final BTS member still completing his service obligation.
By June 21, 2025, all seven BTS members had officially completed their military service obligations, closing a major chapter in the group’s history.
What Happened to BTS During the Military Service Period?
BTS did not simply disappear while the members completed their military service. Instead, this period became one of the most important eras for their individual careers.
Before and during their enlistments, the members released solo albums, singles, documentaries, and other projects that allowed each artist to show a different musical identity.
Jin released solo music surrounding his military-service period, while j-hope continued expanding his solo career through music and special projects. RM explored a more experimental side of his artistry, and SUGA developed his Agust D catalog further through his solo album and tour.
Jimin, V, and Jung Kook also achieved major international success with their individual releases. Their solo projects introduced different sides of BTS to listeners who may not previously have followed the group closely.
This strategy helped BTS remain visible globally even while group activities were limited. Instead of becoming an empty period in BTS history, the military-service era became a bridge between the group’s first decade and the next stage of their career.
BTS Reunites: A New Chapter After Military Service
June 2025 became a historic month for BTS and ARMY. With RM, V, Jimin, Jung Kook, and finally SUGA completing their service obligations, all seven members were once again free to pursue group activities.
The end of military service did not simply represent a return to the past. BTS entered a different stage of its career: all seven members had experienced years of solo work, personal growth, and time away from full-group promotions.
That made the next chapter especially significant. Fans around the world began looking toward new group music, performances, and opportunities to see RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook together again.
For new fans, the military-service timeline is therefore more than a collection of enlistment and discharge dates. It marks the transition between two major eras of BTS — the extraordinary rise of the group before enlistment and the beginning of their post-military era.
Frequently Asked Questions About BTS Military Service
When did BTS begin military service?
Jin became the first BTS member to enlist when he entered military service on December 13, 2022.
Who was the first BTS member to finish military service?
Jin was the first member to complete his service, returning on June 12, 2024.
Who was the last BTS member to complete military service?
SUGA was the final member to complete his service obligation, finishing his alternative service on June 21, 2025.
Did all seven BTS members serve at the same time?
No. Their service periods overlapped, but the members enlisted on different dates between December 2022 and December 2023.
When did all BTS members finish military service?
All seven members had completed their respective service obligations by June 21, 2025.
Is BTS together again after military service?
With all seven members having completed their service obligations, BTS entered its post-military chapter with the members able to resume full-group activities.
Final Thoughts
BTS’s military service period was a unique chapter in the group’s remarkable journey. From Jin’s enlistment in December 2022 to SUGA’s completion of alternative service in June 2025, ARMY waited as each of the seven members fulfilled his obligation and returned.
At the same time, the members continued building their individual musical identities, helping BTS remain a major presence in global music even without regular full-group promotions.
Now, the military-service chapter is complete. For BTS and millions of fans around the world, the focus has shifted from waiting for seven individual returns to discovering what RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook will create together in the next era of BTS history.