On the 21st, Suga was relieved of his call-up after completing his work as a social service worker. He began his alternative service in September 2023, and effectively ended his military service on the 18th. It is known that he no longer went to work using his remaining annual leave.
Suga is the last member of BTS to complete his military service. Foreign media are also paying attention to BTS’s full-length activities and return to the military.
The Associated Press detailed the news of BTS’ return on the 20th (local time), saying, “All BTS members have completed their military service,” and “What you need to know about the K-pop group BTS who returned from military service.”
“Today is a monumental moment for BTS’ fans,” they said. “The seven-member members of the popular K-pop band plan to reunite as a group within this year.”
The U.S. media Hollywood Reporter also said on the 18th, “K-pop superstars are finally here. All members of BTS reunited last weekend to mark the 12th anniversary of their debut after completing their compulsory military service.”
In addition, the BBC pointed out the K-pop industry problem, saying that K-pop could be in recession, such as internal disputes within the agency, which were revealed as examples of girl group NewJeans. The BBC said, “This situation is also why many people have been looking forward to the return of BTS. I hope BTS will bring new energy to the industry and provide a way forward.”
Source
