BTS Set for Monumental Reunion: Discharges, Solo Successes, and the Road to FESTA 2025
As the final members of BTS near the end of their military service, anticipation is reaching a fever pitch. RM and V are scheduled for discharge on June 10, followed by Jimin and Jungkook on June 11. Suga, currently serving through public service duty, will complete his service on June 21. Jin and J-Hope have already returned to civilian life in 2024 and resumed vibrant solo careers.
Individual Brilliance Before Group Rebirth
Despite the group’s temporary hiatus, each member has continued to shine with solo ventures. Jin is set to kick off his post-military journey with the “#Runseokjin-EP.Tour”, beginning June 28–29 in Goyang. The tour spans nine major cities, including Chiba, Osaka, Anaheim, Dallas, Tampa, Newark, London, and Amsterdam.
Meanwhile, J-Hope will wrap up his global “Hope on the Stage” tour with two encore shows at Kyocera Dome Osaka on June 13–14. There, he’ll premiere a new single, “Killin’ It Girl” featuring GloRilla, an energetic hip-hop track celebrating sudden, electric love. The single will be released simultaneously on digital platforms in Korea.
His tour, which has already hit 15 cities including New York, Chicago, Mexico City, Manila, Singapore, Bangkok, and Taipei, has drawn over 470,000 fans worldwide, a testament to his undiminished appeal.
Many experts believe these individual artistic breakthroughs will shape BTS’s future music. Professor Grace Kao of Yale University noted,
“J-Hope and Jin have shown a more mature, individual identity. I expect BTS’s future music to reflect this evolution, showcasing each member’s unique artistry more clearly than ever.”
BTS FESTA 2025: The First Signal of Reunion
The most symbolic milestone signaling the group’s comeback is the BTS Festa 2025, an annual celebration of their debut on June 13. This year, it will be held June 13–14 at KINTEX in Goyang, just days after most members complete their service. Fans are eagerly speculating whether this event might include their first group appearance in years.
On June 9, a massive banner was unveiled at HYBE’s headquarters in Yongsan, reading “WE ARE BACK” alongside BTS and ARMY’s logos.
As part of the FESTA build-up, nearby locations such as Ilsan Lake Park and local tourism centers have been transformed with banners and photo installations, amplifying the comeback excitement.
The offline event will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days, featuring immersive experiences like the “Voice Zone” (audio messages from members), “Trophy Zone” (highlighting major group achievements), and a “Signature Light Show” every hour. Admission is open to all fans.
More than just a return to the stage, BTS’s upcoming reunion represents a new era, one shaped by global maturity, personal artistry, and renewed group synergy. As FESTA 2025 draws near, the world watches closely, ready to embrace the next powerful phase of BTS.