• Four members of BTS have been released from South Korean military service, signaling a potential reunion.
• Fans celebrated their return at military bases and in Seoul, expressing excitement over future activities.
• BTS is set to mark its 12th anniversary with fans, expected to gather for festivities this weekend.
• The group's agency, HYBE, has hinted at upcoming projects as the members return to the music scene.
• All seven members will complete their military duty by late June, paving the way for a full reunion.

Members RM and V of BTS were discharged from South Korea’s military on June 10, along with Jimin and Jungkook on June 11, generating significant excitement among fans as the band's anticipated reunion draws nearer. The four members expressed their gratitude to fans during the release events, with V stating, "To all the ARMYs who have waited for us in the military, I want to say I am truly, truly grateful. Please wait just a little longer and we will return with a really cool performance," according to SCMP and Reuters.

Fans gathered in significant numbers at military bases, some traveling from as far as the UK, the Philippines, and Mexico to welcome the members. Celebratory crowds shouted and held colorful banners that reflected their joy. Many considered this event a significant moment, with Jungkook saying, "Now that we've been discharged, I believe it's time for us to keep drawing the picture we've always envisioned," as reported by BBC and Channel News Asia.

The discharge of these members signifies the approaching end of their military service, with the final member, Suga, anticipated to conclude his service by June 21. With all members expected to reunite soon, industry analysts forecast significant economic and cultural impacts for BTS's subsequent activities, as noted by Bangkok Post and The Jakarta Post.

As a part of their reunion activities, the group is set to celebrate their 12th anniversary with fans this weekend, further stirring anticipation within the global ARMY community. Hybe, the agency managing BTS, displayed large-scale banners across Seoul with messages like "We are back," emphasizing their eagerness to reconnect with fans, according to SCMP and Reuters.

Prior to their military service, BTS was a powerhouse in the music industry, creating over $4 billion in annual economic impact for South Korea, according to reports from the Korea Culture and Tourism Institute. This economic significance underlines the excitement surrounding their impending return to the music scene, as highlighted by Newsweek.