BTS reunion begins: RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook return this week as South Korea rolls out a purple welcome
RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook are returning from military service this week, just in time for BTS' 12th anniversary on June 13. With SUGA¡¯s discharge set for June 21, the full group reunion is finally within reach, and South Korea is already turning purple in celebration.
The long-awaited BTS reunion is finally around the corner, and ARMYs are pulling out all the stops. With RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook set to be discharged from the military this week, fans across the globe are already preparing grand welcome-home gestures¡ªfrom flying across countries to organizing elaborate projects.
BIGHIT MUSIC recently confirmed that Kim Namjoon(RM), Kim Taehyung (V), Jeon Jungkook (Jungkook), and Park Jimin (Jimin) will soon wrap up their military service, just in time for BTS¡¯ 11th anniversary, BTS FESTA, on June 13. The timing couldn't be more perfect¡ªand South Korea is more than ready.
South Korea turns purple for BTS' return
Across South Korea, the excitement for BTS¡¯ long-awaited return is impossible to miss. The streets of Seoul and other cities are slowly transforming into a purple-hued celebration, with fans spotting tributes popping up in every corner.
For the unversed, purple holds a special meaning in the BTS universe¡ªit stands for love, trust, and lasting loyalty between the group and their fans, ARMY. The origin goes back to a 2016 fan event when V (Kim Taehyung) coined the phrase, ¡°I purple you.¡± He explained, ¡°Do you know what purple means? It¡¯s the last color of the rainbow. It means I will trust and love you for a long time.¡± Since then, purple has become synonymous with BTS, often featured in their logos, stage designs, and fan projects around the world.
From massive digital billboards proudly flashing messages like ¡°BTS is Back,¡± ¡°BTS is Seven,¡± and ¡°ARMY is Here,¡± to BTS logos lighting up popular landmarks, the country is rolling out a heartfelt welcome.
"BTS IS BACK
¡ª Tan??BTS REUNION (@jjksyoongs) June 8, 2025
BTS IS SEVEN" pic.twitter.com/Youhw1IIwv
One particularly special moment for fans was spotting a glowing purple fountain right in front of the JTBC building.
Infront of jtbc? What a slap. We winning everydaypic.twitter.com/DgzOKC4odw
¡ª Tan??BTS REUNION (@jjksyoongs) June 8, 2025
Videos of this symbolic gesture, along with other BTS-themed displays like the purple-lit Banpo Bridge fountain show, have gone viral online. For many, it¡¯s starting to feel like the beginning of a historic comeback era that not only honours BTS but also the unwavering spirit of ARMY.
Banpo bridge last night; they were playing BTS when we arrived ?? pic.twitter.com/Ftyb6vAM8X
¡ª Anna ? ? (@Annalovesseven) June 8, 2025
SOUTH KOREA TURNING IN BTSLAND FOR FESTA AND THE MEMBERS DISCHARGE OMGGG
¡ª Carolyne???? (@mhereonlyforbts) June 8, 2025
BTS IS COMING
BTS FESTA IS COMING #BTS12thAnniversary #BTSFESTA2025 pic.twitter.com/5HAXAIA3Ig
KOREA IS GETTING READY FOR BTS pic.twitter.com/KGBfqnxNgj
¡ª naz? (@thvsnaz) June 8, 2025
BIGHIT reveals how V, RM, Jungkook and Jimin plan to greet fans post-discharge ¡ª but asks ARMY to stay home
With just days left until BTS' RM, V, Jungkook, and Jimin complete their military service, BIGHIT MUSIC has finally shared what fans can expect and what they shouldn¡¯t do.
In a statement released on June 5, the agency confirmed that V and RM will greet fans from Chuncheon on June 10, while Jungkook and Jimin will do the same from Yeoncheon on June 11. While RM served in the Capital Defense Command¡¯s STF unit, V chose the elite anti-terrorism Special Duty Team (SDT) for his enlistment. Meanwhile, Jimin and Jungkook enlisted together under the companionship program and trained side by side throughout their service.
However, BIGHIT made it clear that there will be no fan events at the bases. ¡°Rather than at their respective bases, they will deliver brief messages and share their thoughts on being discharged at separate designated locations,¡± the agency said, according to Soompi. Citing safety concerns, the company also requested fans to avoid visiting military bases, adding that the narrow roads and limited space could create unnecessary risks if large crowds gather. ¡°We kindly ask that you refrain from visiting the military bases,¡± they reiterated.
BTS to reunite on June 21
Image Credit: X|@bts_bighit
Meanwhile, the full BTS reunion is just two weeks away, with all seven members set to be discharged from military service by June 21. SUGA, who has been serving as a public service worker, will complete his duty on that date, marking the official end of the group's enlistment era.
Jin was the first to be discharged on December 12, 2023, followed by J-Hope on April 17, 2024. With RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook all wrapping up their service this week, fans are eagerly anticipating June 21 as the day BTS becomes seven again, just in time to mark their 12th anniversary.
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