Currently, only 2/7 members of BTS, Jin and J-Hope, are active in the entertainment industry. But with the excitement and achievements that both have shown after completing their military service, fans are even more hopeful about the group's full comeback.
In particular, there are many rumors about when BTS will resume activities this year that have also been spread on social networks. Especially an unreleased song recording called "High", leaked by a person claiming to be a former YG employee early this morning, along with information that BTS will return at the end of the year.
Faced with the public and investors and partners' excitement about BTS's group's resumption of activities, HYBE CEO Lee Jae Sang personally made an official statement at HYBE's annual shareholders' meeting held in Seoul on March 31.
The CEO said about BTS: "BTS members are scheduled to return after completing their military service in the first half of this year, so they need time to prepare and work for their activities after their return."
He continued: "The company is also discussing and preparing with top-tier composers, but the artists need to think carefully and prepare."
The CEO continued emphasizing what the company and BTS are prioritizing at this time, "Usually, we work on songs, release albums, and then go on tour, but since BTS has already become a global top artist, we are continuing to discuss their vision and future plans, so we need to think about the direction and adjust accordingly."
The CEO's statement gave HYBE fans and partners a clear answer. Although the expectation for an immediate comeback after discharge is high, BTS is unlikely to do so immediately. The most important point is still to let the members fully discharge and give them time to prepare and discuss their next projects.
Meanwhile, fans are excited as June is approaching. That is when the remaining 5 members of BTS will complete their military service.
RM and V will be discharged together on June 10, while Jimin and Jungkook will become civilians a day later. SUGA, who is currently serving as a social service worker, will be discharged on June 22.
On the other hand, not long ago, an industry source revealed the prospect of BTS returning as a full group in the second half of this year. Many experts also predicted that their world tour would continue in 2026.
Accordingly, securities companies predict that HYBE's operating profit next year will increase by about 54% compared to the previous year. Its value is about 500 billion KRW.
In contrast to the previous period, the return of j-hope & Jin as well as the upcoming future of BTS returning as a 7-member group will help HYBE not only increase revenue but also strengthen the confidence of investors, partners and fans.
