Mark your calendars—BTS member Jimin will be returning home from his mandatory military enlistment on June 11, 2025. The singer officially enlisted on December 12, 2023, along with his fellow member Jungkook, following RM and V, who had enlisted earlier in the same month
With South Korea's typical 18-month active-duty term, his return date has been meticulously planned and fits in with BTS's schedules to resume group activities in 2025.
In the meantime, his music hasn't been easing up. Jimin's solo single "Like Crazy" still keeps breaking records, with listeners going wild for what is touted as a "90-week No. 1 Record" on Spotify Korea. It also reached more than 184 consecutive days at number one on Spotify South Korea's Daily Top Songs and went on to become the first Korean solo song to achieve more than 1 billion streams worldwide.
When did Jimin enlist, and when will he be discharged?
Under South Korea's compulsory conscription law, Jimin enlisted on December 12, 2023. He joined active duty with fellow BTS member Jungkook, shortly after RM and V had enlisted in early December of the same year.
With the typical 18-month active-duty term, his discharge date is expected to be June 11, 2025. This fits into the larger plan for BTS members to serve separately and return for full group activities in 2025.
How well did "Like Crazy" perform on Spotify?
Launched in March 2023 on Jimin's solo debut album FACE, "Like Crazy" received favorable criticism and masses of listener recognition. There were whispers of it setting a "90-week No. 1" record and lingered for over 184 consecutive days at No. 1 on Spotify Korea Daily Top Songs—a confirmed record for any song ever on the site in South Korea.
What are the set world records for "Like Crazy"?
Along with local chart success, "Like Crazy" broke through on the international front as well. As of early 2024, it reached over 1 billion total Spotify streams, making it the first single Korean song to achieve this milestone.
This is especially significant since Jimin achieved this as part of his solo debut activity. The song's theme of emotional detachment and self-reflection likely had much to do with its wide appeal.
Will BTS reunite after performing military service?
Yes. The management agency of BTS, HYBE, confirmed that the group will return to full group activities in 2025 once all members have completed their military duties. With Jimin's discharge in June 2025 and likewise for the rest of the members, the return is said to occur during the latter half of the year. No date was given, but fans can anticipate a group reunion sometime after the summer of 2025.
Jimin's military discharge will be on June 11, 2025, and in the meantime, his solo single "Like Crazy" continues to make history. Its 90-week Spotify Korea No. 1 record, 184-day record at the top of Spotify Korea's chart, and 1 billion global streams are unchallengeable. These attest to his lasting influence—even during a military hiatus.
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