Waiting for you, Min Yoongi! With 6 BTS members back, ARMY begins countdown to SUGA's military discharge
SUGA, who has been fulfilling his mandatory service in the public sector due to a previous shoulder surgery, is set to complete his duties on June 21. He will be the last member to finish his enlistment, marking the full reunion of all seven BTS members by the end of June 2025.
By June 11, 2025, six members of the world's biggest group, BTS, have completed their mandatory military service. Jin, the oldest member of the K-pop supergroup, was discharged in June 2024, followed by J-Hope in October.
RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook were discharged on June 10 and 11, respectively. Now, ARMY eagerly awaits the return of rapper and producer SUGA, also known as Min Yoongi.
When will BTS' SUGA be discharged?
With the final two members discharged on June 11, all eyes are now on Min Yoongi, as ARMY begins the countdown to his return. SUGA, who has been fulfilling his mandatory service in the public sector due to a previous shoulder surgery, is set to complete his duties on June 21. He will be the last member to finish his enlistment, marking the full reunion of all seven BTS members by the end of June 2025.
However, according to a user on X (formerly Twitter), SUGA might actually be discharged a day earlier, on Friday, June 20. They explained, "Yoongi is serving as a public service worker, so his discharge is likely to happen after his final shift. Since June 21 falls on a Saturday ¡ª a day when public offices in South Korea are typically closed ¡ª it¡¯s possible he could be officially free by Friday evening."
Yoongi is in public service worker, so his discharge is more likely to happen late after a finished shift. June 21st is also a Saturday, and in South Korea public offices typically don't work on saturdays. It means that he might be factually free with Friday closing on June 20th.¡
¡ª gomooshin? ??E ARE B??CK (@taesoothe) June 11, 2025
The user also noted that, unlike active-duty soldiers, public service workers do not have formal discharge ceremonies. "It's more like an employee ending a contract ¡ª they return their passes and belongings, and that¡¯s it. So, all things considered, Yoongi could pop up on Weverse at any time this weekend."
Waiting for you, Min Yoongi
Soon enough, ARMY flooded X to state that they are waiting for the "cat-like" member of the group and are hoping he is doing well for now. Especially after he was made a scapegoat of fake news over him drunk riding an e-scooter and falling down while taking a sharp turn.
ARMY only wish he knows he is loved and started tags like "ARMYS ARE WAITING FOR YOU YOONGI" and "Suga we are waiting for you".
Welcome home jimin and Jungkook ??
¡ª JK GOLDEN MAKNAE ?BTS ?? (@mar_puk) June 11, 2025
Suga we are waiting for you ? pic.twitter.com/c778xsdWyV
ARMYS ARE WAITING FOR YOU YOONGI
¡ª Tan??BTS REUNION (@jjksyoongs) June 11, 2025
ARMYS ARE WAITING FOR YOU YOONGI
ARMYS ARE WAITING FOR YOU YOONGI
ARMYS ARE WAITING FOR YOU YOONGI
ARMYS ARE WAITING FOR YOU YOONGI
ARMYS ARE WAITING FOR YOU YOONGI
ARMYS ARE WAITING FOR YOU YOONGI
ARMYS ARE WAITING FOR pic.twitter.com/qg4CqiqLyw
My dear Yoongi,
¡ª Meei ? ? ??? ??? ????? (@MeeiYoongi) June 11, 2025
Bangtan & ARMY are waiting for you. Please keep safe & healthy.
We will see you soon! ???
?Meei
??E ARE B??CK#BTS #SUGA @BTS_twt #BTSFESTA2025#WeAreBack pic.twitter.com/QTSWUiSMdj
Yoongi, we are all waiting for you ? https://t.co/K7KXyp4x6Q
¡ª tokyo (@livelovekookoo) June 11, 2025
More about BTS
To celebrate the group's long-awaited return and their 12th debut anniversary, HYBE has decked out its headquarters in Seoul's Yongsan-gu District with a special tribute. On June 10, the company unveiled large-scale decorations featuring the official logos of BTS and their fandom, ARMY, alongside the bold message: "We are back." These visuals will remain on display through June 29 in honour of the group's debut anniversary, which falls on June 13.
As part of the celebrations, the 2025 BTS Festa will take place on June 13¨C14 at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX) in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do Province. The two-day event promises to bring fans together for a vibrant celebration of BTS' legacy, music, and their journey over the past 12 years.
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Karen Noronha is a versatile journalist with a passion for sports and K-pop. With over 7 years of experience at publications like IBTimes UK, DNA, and OTTPlay/DesiMartini, she seamlessly transitions between covering global athletic events and the dynamic world of K-pop.
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