BTS members RM and V have completed their mandatory military service and were welcomed back by around 200 fans in Chuncheon City. The fans, who traveled internationally to witness the event, expressed immense excitement to support the K-pop stars. The group plans to reunite in 2025, while other members have already been discharged at different times. South Korea mandates military service for men aged 18 to 28, but recent laws allowed K-pop artists to delay enlistment until age 30, reflecting changing attitudes towards pop culture in the country.
"I swear, it didn't feel that long because we're so excited to be here, to watch the boys get released, excited to be in South Korea..." - Reina Lorena Quintero Sevilla, a devoted fan from Mexico.
"The seven BTS members plan to reunite as a group sometime in 2025." - reflecting on their future together after military service.
"In South Korea, all able-bodied men aged 18 to 28 are required by law to perform 18 to 21 months of military service under a conscription system..." - regarding South Korea's military service laws.
"The BTS members were able to postpone their service, however, after the National Assembly revised the Military Service Act..." - providing insight into the changes in enlistment laws for K-pop stars.
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