Joining the ranks: BTS’s Suga concludes his mandatory military service in South Korea – DW – 06/21/2025

Suga, the last member of the K-Pop group BTS to fulfill his mandatory military service with the South Korean army, was discharged on Saturday. His discharge paves the way for the band’s reunion. Suga started his service in 2023, and earlier this month, BTS members Jimin and Jung Kook were also discharged from their duties. Suga completed his military duty as a social service agent without any public celebration to avoid overcrowding. After his release from the national service, Suga posted a heartfelt message to his fans, expressing gratitude and apologizing for any disappointment caused last year when he was fined for drunk driving while on an electric scooter. Suga’s discharge fills fans with anticipation for a comeback of South Korea’s most celebrated band, which has been on a self-described “hiatus” since 2022 as its members undertook mandatory service.

Source: https://www.dw.com/en/bts-member-suga-completes-south-korea-s-military-duty/a-72991141?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

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