Over the years, the topic of BTS's "military service" and "exemption from military service" has become a frequent source of controversy. At the time when BTS had not yet announced their plans to enlist, this topic was constantly mentioned by netizens on SNS and even by reporters in interviews with the group.

One of the most memorable anecdotes was when the US's CBS interviewed the 7 members of the group. They described BTS's "military service plan" as "uncertain" and the boys could only "fly" until then.

Afterwards, Jin and RM's answers defeated all accusations. While Jin frankly replied: “As a кσяєαn, it’s natural. And some day, when duty calls, we’ll be ready to respond and do our best”, RM added: "We simply enjoy the journey, live in the moment. That's all we can do."

However, an interview could not end the controversy related to the group's military service. It was not until Jin officially enlisted in December 2022 and the members followed that the topic officially ended.

Looking back at that time, ARMYs could not help but exclaim how uncomfortable they were when negative and false rumors surrounded BTS members. Not to mention the members - who were directly pressured by this issue.

In particular, in a recently trending video, fans got a deeper look into RM's inner thoughts at that time. Obviously, it was not an easy time for him, or more broadly, the group.

"We've suffered for a long time,we had our military issues", RM begins to talk about BTS's difficulties during their military service

He reveals a нєαятвяєαкιиg anecdote: "People talked a lot. I once drank at a bar and people didn't know I was there. They talked about the issue. "Are they making sense". We heard that so much".

Hearing these confessions from the BTS leader, fans realized how strong he was to overcome that stressful time. Fans left comments under the shared video:

- Hence why BTS's sudden announcement of enlisting and taking the decision in their own hands was a big FU to those ppl and SK govt. officials. They gave up more than 2 years during their prime as a group and when they come back, they'll still be at the top like they never left

- i’m glad they’re almost done with this. this topic has become so controversial that it put them into so much pressure especially seokjin. they’re finally free from this once they all get discharged by june and that’s all that matters now.

- But them announcing that they are going so suddenly while the SK government was still thinking of ways to take advantage of them and officials milking the issue, creating polls, etc was such a great move. Im proud of them

- I cried for 2 days straight when the announcement came. Then I make peace with myself, thinking that they'll be free & happy forever when this is over. No one can hold them, milking them or use them over this matter. It is over once & forever.

- I say it again SK doesnt deserve BTS

- Im proud of you my tannies for going through it all

- They're so strong, may God protect them from any harm, I wish their days will be filled with happiness and surrounded by lovely people ahead

Now, there are only about 70 days left until RM and the remaining 4 members of BTS are discharged from the military. ARMYs couldn't be more proud of the fact that they have completed this task excellently and dispelled all previous doubts and ¢υяѕєs.

In the future, BTS and ARMYs will only walk on the flowery path! And continue to write glorious chapters in the happy novel!