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News18
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
BTS Reunion 2025: Why SUGA Served As Social Worker While Others Joined Combat Duty In Military
Last Updated: With SUGA's return imminent and March 2026 firmly on the horizon, ARMY can finally look forward to seeing BTS reunited on stage once again. BTS fans around the world are preparing for SUGA's military discharge, marking the end of an era and setting the stage for BTS' highly anticipated comeback. Following Jin, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, SUGA is now the final member of BTS to complete his mandatory military service. In a post shared on WeVerse, BTS' label Big Hit Music announced, 'We are excited to bring you the news of SUGA's upcoming Social Work discharge. SUGA is close to completing his service as a Social Work Personnel and will soon be discharged." The label also urged fans to refrain from visiting the discharge site, citing safety concerns, and encouraged them to send their support through heartfelt messages instead. 'No special events are planned on the day of SUGA's discharge. Overcrowding can pose safety risks, and we sincerely request our fans not to visit the sites in person," Big Hit stated. 'Please convey your warm regards and encouragement in your hearts." Due to ongoing health concerns, including surgeries on his shoulder and ear, Suga was reportedly deemed 'unfit for regular combat duty" and was assigned a less physically demanding role in the South Korean military. Rather than serving on the front lines in the event of a conflict, he contributed in an alternative capacity. Following the conclusion of his Agust D world tour on August 7, 2023, Suga officially began his mandatory military service as a social service agent on September 22, 2023. This announcement comes hot on the heels of multiple reports indicating BTS is planning a full group comeback in March 2026. The Korea Herald cited a HYBE official confirming the timeline, which would mark almost four years since the group announced a hiatus to fulfill military obligations and focus on solo projects. J-Hope, who completed his service in October 2024, reflected on the transformative journey in an interview with Rolling Stone: 'The thoughts I had during those times have become an inseparable part of me… They have influenced the stories I tell, the music I aspire to create." As excitement builds, longtime BTS producer Pdogg spoke about the process behind the group's music. 'I communicate directly with the members as their tracks and albums often center around their personal stories," he told Rolling Stone. 'I spend a lot of time talking to each member and communicating about what they're thinking." However, producer Slow Rabbit, a regular collaborator, confirmed he won't be involved in the upcoming BTS album. 'I am also looking forward to BTS' comeback, but I will be focusing on my role as the main producer for TOMORROW X TOGETHER," he said. With SUGA's return imminent and March 2026 firmly on the horizon, ARMY can finally look forward to seeing BTS reunited on stage once again. First Published:
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Did BTS' SUGA get early release from military? All about last day of social work on June 18 ahead of discharge day
SUGA has finished his alternative service as of June 18. According to a report from Korean media outlet News1, the BTS member has effectively concluded his time as a social service worker a couple of days before what was previously revealed. With unexpected changes in BTS' SUGA's discharge schedule, fans have been curious to know if he will be back to his civilian status on the same day. However, the report has clarified that the singer's discharge date will continue to be June 21. How did SUGA complete military service early? It is being said that the rapper is all set to use his remaining vacation days from June 19 onwards, not to be required to go back to his workplace after June 18, essentially ending his time as an enlisted man in the ROK military's alternative service. These vacation days accrued over the time of his service are believed to be normal vacation days, without any special treatment being awarded to the star. As such, SUGA will not be required to visit his social service location after leaving work on June 18. The BTS member first enlisted on September 22, 2023, taking basic military training despite having enlisted under an alternative social service. As a result, he was required to serve for 21 months instead of the 18 months of duty that is expected from active soldiers, which was taken up by the rest of the group's members, including Jin, J-Hope, RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook. With SUGA officially ending his service, all BTS members have served their time in the military and are now getting ready to make a full-group comeback soon. Recently, the entire team was spotted supporting fellow star J-Hope at his HOPE ON THE STAGE concert in Goyang, where the Haegeum singer appeared with a mask on, but made sure to wave to his fans when the attention turned to them. It was previously reported that the South Korean boy group would be releasing new music in March 2026. However, their agency, BIGHIT MUSIC, has since responded, stating that the schedule has not been decided upon so far. It remains to be seen if the band will announce a world tour following their reunion.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Fans abuzz with excitement over news of Suga of BTS getting discharged from the military
Suga of BTS is just days away from completing his mandatory military service, and fans around the world are counting down with mounting excitement. In an official statement, BigHit Music announced, 'SUGA is nearing the end of his service as a social service worker and will soon be discharged. There will be no official event on the day of his discharge.' The rapper, producer, and songwriter has been serving in the alternative social service category since September 2023. His scheduled discharge date, June 21, has stirred global fan enthusiasm, especially as BTS moves closer to becoming a fully reunited group. With Jin and J-hope already discharged in 2023, and RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook completing their service earlier this month, Suga's return marks the final chapter of the group's military hiatus. The buzz around BTS's reunion has taken over social media, with hashtags trending across platforms and fan communities planning celebratory messages and digital events in anticipation. Although BigHit has confirmed there will be no public event to mark Suga's return, the emotional significance of his homecoming is not lost on fans. Many see this moment as the beginning of a new era for the band, whose collective return promises a resurgence of music, performances, and global appearances. The seven members were recently seen sharing the space at their reunion at FESTA, an annual celebration of the anniversary of the group's formation on June 13 and 14.
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BTS to make full-group comeback in March 2026: RM, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook reunion plans revealed– Report
Exciting news for BTS ARMY! There is finally an update on the highly anticipated full-group comeback of the K-pop sensation. As per a June 18 report by Korea Herald, industry insiders, including a representative from BTS' management agency, HYBE Labels, shared that the group is slated to make a grand musical return in the first half of 2026. Discussions about the comeback are likely to commence once SUGA wraps up his mandatory military service. BTS' comeback scheduled for March 2026 According to the report, BTS ' much-awaited full-group comeback will take place in just 9 months. The fans will be treated to new music, probably an album in March next year. As per previous speculations and media reports, that the boy band is then slated to embark on a world tour. The preparations for the new musical offering might commence once SUGA gets discharged from his alternate service on June 22. A HYBE official recently confirmed to The Korea Herald that "BTS' comeback date is set for March next year." This confirmation is further supported by two additional overseas sources, who revealed that the K-pop giants are gearing up for a full-group return early next year. 'While the exact date is unknown, I think it will be mid-March. I heard BTS is returning in the same month as their brother group TOMORROW X TOGETHER,' one source told The Korea Herald. 'It could be BTS first, then TXT — or the other way around," they added. Another source disclosed that ENHYPEN, a boy group under BELIFT LAB, a HYBE subsidiary, had initially planned its comeback for March 2026, but shifted it to January, possibly to avoid overlapping with BTS' anticipated return. According to BTS rappers RM and J-Hope's latest updates, the K-pop septet will be gearing up for an album release, world tour and other exciting activities, after all members complete their military service. Fans are eagerly waiting to see what all they have to offer, especially after the members showcased their individual talents during their solo phases. With J-Hope's confirmation, it seems like BTS is wasting no time in getting back to work. The comeback and tour is expected to create massive economic impact.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The BTS reunion is almost here! Suga to get discharged soon; company issues official statement
The official BTS reunion is only one member short, as only Suga is left to complete his military service. The idol is all set to be discharged by the end of this month, building up anticipation amongst fans. Ahead of his release, BTS's management agency issued information about his discharge to keep fans updated. Suga to get discharged from mandatory military service BTS Suga, who had applied for social service rather than active duty compared to his fellow members, is all set to be discharged on June 21. The idol's agency issued an official statement on a popular online fan forum, where they shared more information regarding the ending of his 1-year and 9 months long service. In the statement, they shared that 'We are excited to bring you the news of SUGA's upcoming social work discharge. SUGA is close to completing his service as a social work personnel and will soon be discharged.' They also pointed out the fact that no special events have been planned by the company for his discharge and that fans of the rapper should not visit his discharge location to respect his privacy. 'No special events are planned on the day of SUGA's discharge. Overcrowding can pose safety risks, and we sincerely request our fans not to visit the sites in person. Please convey your warm regards and encouragement in your hearts. We are always grateful for your unwavering love and support for SUGA. Our company will continue to put our utmost effort into supporting our artists,' the company shared with the fans. More about Suga's return and BTS reunion Before Suga's official release from military service, members RM, V, Jungkook , and Jimin were all discharged earlier this month. Not only that, but the group had a 'mini reunion' where Jin and Jungkook, as well as V, joined J-Hope on stage during the encore stages for his solo 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' tour. BTS has also often expressed interest in returning to the studio and creating an album together as a group after everyone is released from the military. No other official statement has been made from the group or the idol's side about whether there are any group plans in the near future.
