BTS’s Suga Surprises ARMY by Showing Up Earlier Than Expected

We’ve missed him for so long!

The UBJ

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BTS‘s Jin was the first member to finish his military service and was discharged on the morning of June 12 (KST) from his duty in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi-do. Jin was the first member to enlist in December 2022.

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Other BTS members took breaks from their schedules to greet Jin upon his return. Their joyous reunion was marked with lively celebrations. RM, specifically, caught attention with his saxophone rendition of “Dynamite.”

BTS members greeting Jin — BTS members welcoming Jin

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Serving as a social service worker, Suga was initially absent from the gathering. Rumors surfaced that he would later meet up with the other members at the HYBE building.

ARMYs had mixed feelings about not seeing Suga with the other members initially. There was an outpouring of sentiment online with fans sharing their emotions.

Fans playfully acknowledged Suga’s word-keeping, referencing his past remarks about seeing everyone after all the BTS members had completed their military service. This led to humorous content and edited images circulating on social media.

Eventually, the surprise was revealed as Suga appeared at HYBE headquarters for Jin’s celebratory reunion, disproving the belief that he wouldn’t be seen until his own military service concluded.

ARMYs were overjoyed to witness a rare OT7 photo and express their delight online.

All seven BTS members at HYBE celebrating Jin's discharge — All seven BTS members at HYBE celebrating Jin’s discharge | *@BTS_twt/X*

The BTS fandom celebrated this unexpected reunion, cherishing Suga’s participation which was a happy surprise ahead of the expected time in 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions About BTS’s Suga and His Military Service

When did BTS’s Suga enlist for his military service?: Suga began his military service sometime after Jin, who enlisted in December 2022, making Suga’s enlistment likely in early 2023.
Why was Suga absent from BTS’s initial reunion for Jin’s discharge?: Suga was serving as a social service worker at the time and did not attend the initial reunion, but later joined the members at HYBE headquarters.
What military service are BTS’s members doing?: BTS’s members are fulfilling their mandatory military service in South Korea. Some serve as active-duty soldiers, like Jin, while others, such as Suga, may serve in different capacities like social service work due to various reasons.
Has Suga completed his military service?: As of the latest information from June 2024, Suga has not yet completed his military service.
Are there any exemptions from military service for BTS members?: There have been discussions about alternative military service or exemptions for globally recognized artists like BTS. However, as of the latest update, BTS members are serving their mandatory military terms.