HYBE has finally announced the fates of the remaining BTS members, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, in regard to their mandatory military enlistment.
"We will announce the enlistment plans for the remaining BTS members in sequential order within this year," the company announced, which garnered mixed reactions from the KPOP boy group's loyal fanbase.
"Hopefully they go together so the pain will be all at once," a fan wrote
"Let's look on the brighter side. If they go all together, the faster we'll see the the 7 of them together again in 2025," another added.
Three members of BTS have already enlisted: Jin, J-Hope, and Suga. They are expected to complete their enlistment sometime in 2025, depending on which month they began the enlistment.
BTS Members Prepare for Military Enlistment
The news of the four remaining members' military enlistment comes weeks after the confirmation that all seven members of the KPOP boy group have renewed their contracts with BIGHIT Music and will be continuing their careers with the company as a group and as solo artists.
As of this writing, though, there is no definitive date set for when RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook will be beginning their enlistment process, or if it has been set in motion already.
After all, some of them, namely RM, V, and Jungkook, are focusing heavily on their solo music careers.
RM is reported to be making music, and so is Jungkook, who is gearing up to release his debut solo album, while V is still in the midst of promoting his recently released debut album, "Layover."
Despite the news of the impending military enlistment, reports say that fans are not too bothered to hear about the group enlisting because they are on hiatus, and it would not affect their popularity nor the fans' support.
BTS Fans Bid Suga Farewell
Just a week ago, BTS' fans bid farewell to Suga, who enlisted last Sept. 21. The KPOP rapper sent fans a message on Weverse before leaving.
"Thanks to the ARMYs, we're here safely," Suga wrote. "And it's about time. I'll be back after finishing my service with sincerity.
"Be careful of the cold autumn change of seasons. Stay healthy and see you all in 2025! ARMY!!! Thank you always and I love you."
While some fans showed their brave faces towards their idols, some were melancholy and expressed it on X (formerly known as Twitter).
"I miss BTS so much and i miss how easy it was stanning BTS now everyone is miserable all the time and we have enlistment looming over like a doomsday cloud."
