After nearly two years of anticipation, the global phenomenon BTS is set to reunite in June 2025, marking a pivotal moment not just for their devoted ARMY but for the entire music industry. This reunion, following the completion of mandatory military service by all seven members, is poised to launch BTS into a new chapter—often dubbed “BTS 2.0”—characterized by artistic growth, emotional resonance, and renewed group synergy.
The Road to Reunion: Military Service and Solo Journeys
Since their group hiatus announcement during the 9th anniversary FESTA in June 2022, BTS members have focused on solo projects and fulfilled their national duties. Jin was the first to enlist in December 2022 and was discharged in June 2024, followed by J-Hope, who completed his service in October 2024. The remaining members—RM, V, Jimin, Jungkook, and Suga—have been on staggered timelines, each exploring new musical and personal frontiers during this period.
The discharge schedule for June 2025 is as follows:
| Member | Discharge Date |
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| RM | June 10, 2025 |
| V | June 10, 2025 |
| Jimin | June 11, 2025 |
| Jungkook | June 11, 2025 |
| Suga | June 21, 2025 |
By June 21, 2025, all seven members—Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook—will officially be back together, ending the longest hiatus in BTS’s history.
FESTA 2025: A Celebration Like No Other
The reunion coincides with BTS’s 12th debut anniversary, which will be celebrated through the annual FESTA. This year’s event, scheduled for June 13 and 14, 2025, at the KINTEX Exhibition Center 2 in Goyang, South Korea, is set to be the most significant yet.
Key Highlights of FESTA 2025:
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Theme: “Twelve O’Clock,” inspired by the song “00:00 (Zero O’Clock),” symbolizing new beginnings and hope.
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Activities: The offline event will feature 20 interactive booths, FESTA-themed gaming zones, DIY photo stations, light shows, archive exhibits of BTS memorabilia, and voice zones with messages from the members.
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Fan Experience: The event will be an immersive journey through BTS’s legacy, running from 10 AM to 7 PM KST each day, with doors opening at 9 AM. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to experience the festivities fully.
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Member Participation: While Jin and J-Hope are confirmed to lead the festivities, the remaining members are expected to join as they complete their service, culminating in the full OT7 reunion after June 21.
The Emotional Build-Up: ARMY’s Global Anticipation
The BTS ARMY has mobilized worldwide, planning celebrations, digital events, and even traveling to Seoul to witness the members’ returns. Social media is awash with hashtags, fan art, and countdowns. Many fans have taken time off work or school to participate in live broadcasts of the discharges and FESTA events, underscoring the deep emotional connection between BTS and their global fanbase.
What’s Next for BTS? Comeback, Album, and World Tour
With the military chapter closing, speculation is rife about BTS’s next moves. HYBE and BigHit have confirmed that while the OT7 reunion is imminent, new group activities—including a full-group album and world tour—will require additional preparation time. The agency has emphasized that the members will deliberate on their creative direction, ensuring that their comeback reflects their growth and collective vision.
What’s on the Horizon:
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New Album: Although a full-group album is expected, it is likely to be released in late 2025 or possibly in 2026, as the group takes time to reflect on their personal journeys and creative direction.
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World Tour: BTS is rumored to embark on a massive world tour starting in 2026, with potential stops across North America, Europe, Asia, South America, and possibly India—a long-awaited destination for many fans.
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Solo and Group Activities: While the group will focus on reunifying, members will also continue to balance solo projects with group promotions, leveraging their individual artistic evolution to fuel BTS’s next era.
Legacy and Impact: BTS 2.0
This reunion is more than a return—it’s a reinvention. Each member brings back new influences: RM’s introspective lyricism, V’s jazz and R&B explorations, Jimin’s electronica-pop, Jungkook’s genre-blending, Suga’s production mastery, Jin’s emotive ballads, and J-Hope’s old-school hip-hop. Their collective artistry, matured through solo ventures and personal growth, promises to redefine BTS’s sound and message for years to come.
As Jin expressed in the FESTA 2025 announcement, “Twelve o’clock represents the time we begin again. It’s the future we’ll walk together with ARMY.”
June 2025 marks a historic turning point for BTS and their fans. The long-awaited reunion, anchored by the 12th anniversary FESTA and the completion of military service, sets the stage for a new era of music, unity, and inspiration. As BTS and ARMY stand together at “Twelve O’Clock,” the world watches, ready for the next chapter in the story of the band that changed everything.
