Okay, let’s be real. It’s been way too long since we last saw BTS performing together, right? Ever since the boys started their military service, ARMYs around the world have been counting the days, stalking every update, and whispering one very important question to the universe: When is BTS coming back?!

Well, get ready to scream (internally or out loud—we won't judge), because we finally have answers! Let’s break down everything we know so far about the boys’ return, their military service status, and what might be coming next for BTS in 2025. Spoiler alert: it’s getting real exciting.

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First Off… Where Is BTS Right Now?

As of June 2025, all seven members of BTS will have completed their mandatory military service in South Korea. YES, you read that right—all of them!

Here’s a quick breakdown:

• Jin, the eldest hyung, enlisted first in December 2022 and was officially discharged in June 2024.
• J-Hope followed in April 2023 and came back in October 2024.
• Suga began his alternative service (due to a previous injury) in September 2023 and is expected to complete it by late June 2025.
• The maknae line—RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook—enlisted together in December 2023 and are all on track to finish their duties around June 2025.

So basically… all of BTS will be back by the middle of this year. Can you feel the comeback energy building?

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So… Are They Getting Back Together?

Let’s just say this: BTS has never officially disbanded. They’ve always said they’d return as a group when the time is right, and now? That time is almost here.

Here’s what we know for sure:

In early 2025, J-Hope teased fans about the much-awaited comeback. He shared his thoughts with Teen Vogue:

“I look forward to June when our members will have completed their service. I think that over time, we each refined our unique identities as each of us work on their own music, come out with their solo projects and do their own thing”

“We will quickly get together and talk about what BTS can do in the future,” he told Lowe. “I think it’s going to be a massive energy.”

Not only that, but BigHit Music has also confirmed that BTS will be reuniting after everyone finishes their service. They even said the group is already planning activities as a whole.

So yes, the reunion is happening. It’s not a dream—it’s reality, and it’s coming so soon.

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What About New Music?

We know. The hunger for new BTS songs is real. While we’ve been blessed with solo albums, surprise singles, and the occasional collab (shoutout to Jungkook’s “Seven” and V’s “Layover”), there’s nothing quite like OT7 magic.

While no official release date has been announced yet, fans are buzzing with rumors that BTS could drop new group music in late 2025. Some speculate it might coincide with their 12th debut anniversary in June 2025, or possibly later in the year to give the guys time to prep something truly epic.

Think about it: what better way to celebrate a full reunion than with a jaw-dropping comeback album and maybe… just maybe… a world tour?

Are Solo Projects Over?

Absolutely not! Even though the group is reuniting, BTS members have made it super clear that their solo careers aren’t ending. Instead, we can expect a balance—group activities and individual projects.

Here’s a quick refresh:

RM blew everyone’s minds with his introspective, artistic album Indigo.

J-Hope’s Jack in the Box was full of fire and energy.

Suga’s D-DAY tour as Agust D showed a rawer, deeper side of him.

Jimin, V, and Jungkook all dropped solo albums that topped charts worldwide. (Seriously, Golden was EVERYTHING.)

So, once they’re back, expect even more variety: full-group songs, solo comebacks, and maybe even sub-unit collabs (yes, Taekook stans, we're manifesting!).

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Could There Be a Tour?

ARMYs, let’s manifest this into reality together.

While nothing has been officially confirmed yet, a world tour feels almost inevitable. BTS hasn’t toured together since their "Permission to Dance" Las Vegas shows in 2022. That’s like... forever ago.

And if they do go on tour, we already know the demand will be next-level. Think sold-out stadiums, TikToks breaking the algorithm, and crying fans (us) clutching their lightsticks.

It’s safe to say that whenever BTS announces a tour, it’ll be the event of the decade.

What’s Next for ARMY?

Here’s the fun part: we’re about to enter a whole new chapter with BTS.

After nearly two years of solo work, service, and silence, the band is ready to write their next story—with us. And we’re not just watching from the sidelines; we’re part of it.

So what can you do in the meantime?

Stay updated: Follow official BTS and BigHit social accounts for announcements.

Support solo projects: The more love they get individually, the stronger their comeback will be.

Keep the energy alive: Rewatch old content, stream your faves, and share your excitement. The hype is real, and YOU help build it.

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Final Thoughts: The Wait Is Almost Over

So... when is BTS coming back? The answer is: soon. Like, really soon.

By the middle of 2025, we’ll have all seven members together again—stronger, wiser, and ready to light up the world stage once more. Whether it’s new music, a tour, or just seeing them laugh together again, something magical is coming.

And when it does? We’ll be right there. Lightsticks in hand.

Fanchants memorized. Ready to cry, scream, and dance like it’s 2013 all over again.

Because one thing’s for sure—BTS may have gone away for a little while, but they’re never gone from our hearts.

ARMY, are you ready for Chapter 2?