Anticipation is high in the K-pop industry as the time for BTS members to complete their military service approaches. Experts predict a bright future for not only BTS, ARMY, but also the entire K-pop industry in 2025 as the top stars reunite.
BTS topped the list of most anticipated artists of 2025, receiving 5 votes in a recent News1 survey of 34 experts from top music companies, demonstrating their undeniable influence in the industry.
BTS' temporary hiatus due to military service has not diminished the group's popularity. The members' solo activities continue to reap great success on domestic and international online music charts, with sold-out concerts and highly viewed entertainment programs.
After what seems like an eternity of waiting, June 2025 is shaping up to be a month that every ARMY will remember forever. Not only will it be the time to welcome back the five BTS members who have been discharged from the military, but there will also be a host of events and activities to celebrate BTS's 12th debut anniversary.
There have even been hints that fans are speculating that a BTS reunion stage after three years of military service could be in the works for this meaningful occasion.
But first, there are some milestones that you definitely can't miss. Take note and set your calendar for these important dates, including:
- June 10 – V & RM discharged from the military: Two of our kings return! Taehyung and Namjoon will be back and ready to roll.
- June 11 – Jungkook and Jimin discharged from the military: The golden maknae and our dance king are coming home..
- June 13 – BTS 12th Anniversary: Twelve Great Years of BTS. Looking forward to celebrations, reminiscences, and maybe a surprise or two?
- June 13 and 14 – j-hope’s Encore Performance: The BTS rapper promises to deliver two encore performances of HOPE ON THE STAGE at Goyam Stadium that are “unbelievably αωєsome.”
And yet, during a live broadcast, he couldn’t even contain his excitement as he said “Most of the members will be discharged by then. I think this Festa will be extremely meaningful this year. And it's deeply meaningful to me too and this news is soмєтнing befitting of Festa. It's our debut day and it's when many Tannies will be back and it's meaningful. And Hope on the Stage, I think on that day I will be emotional, and it'll be when we put a close on it".
Since then, speculations about BTS members possibly attending the encore concert have been going viral on SNS. So don’t miss out whether it’s buying tickets or watching live on Weverse!
- June 21 – SUGA is discharged from the military and BTS officially reunites: SUGA has finally completed his military service, giving fans hope for a full group reunion this year.
- June 28 – Jin’s tour begins: Mr. Worldwide Handsome will kick off his #RUNSEOKJIN_EP TOUR, visiting кσяєα, נαραи, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.
Meanwhile, industry insiders have also shared their anticipation for BTS’s reunion: “Their comeback as a full group in 2025 is highly anticipated and I’m looking forward to their activities.”
Another commented, “By June 2025, all BTS members will have completed their military service. Even during their hiatus, they have maintained their dominance in K-pop, making their comeback all the more exciting.” The expert also emphasized the influence of BTS, saying: “The news of BTS’s comeback alone is enough to send HYBE stocks soaring and change the outlook for the K-pop industry.”
More importantly, BTS’s loyal fans - ARMYs - are looking forward to June coming even faster:
- THE LIST JUST CONTINUES TO GET LONGER AND LONGER
- D*mn we are being fed asf
- bts are coming back as a full group in 60 days
- The Kings. The Legends. They're coming back!
- bts coming back in June 2025 as a whole group. Errbody say, la-la-la-la-la ~~~
- ‘MAKE SOME M*THERFCKING NOISE’’BTS IS OFFICIALLY BACK’ I CAN FEEL THE SOUND NOW
- bts's comeback will make everyone feel like these two eras in every way and maybe we will see a bigger era than dyna and butter. notice how history repeats itself
- We're so back - BTS golden era is coming
- It's been a long time since I've seen this packed schedule list, I miss it so much.
- JUNE 2025 NEW ERA MARK YOUR CALENDARS BTS IS COMING BACK