You probably waited months—maybe even years—for this moment. The day BTS members RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook would finally return with a heartwarming military discharge celebration. But what you got was something unexpected instead: crowd chaos and more anxiety from the members.
So, what’s really the problem? And why did some ARMY make it such a big deal? Join us in a complete discussion on the dark side of BTS members military discharge celebration and what happens when the boundary between idol and audience is pushed past its limit—again.
BTS Military Discharge Celebration: A Private Reunion Turned Public Issue
Approaching the final weeks of BTS members RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook military discharge, you may have expected a celebration that’s more heartfelt and solemn: maybe a reflective reunion broadcast, welcome-home fan edits, or even a tearful encore someday down the line.
Yet, what we all got was something different entirely: crowd control nightmares, ignored pleas, and even rising panic from the BTS members themselves.
As the final BTS members finally have their military discharge in June 2025 (with SUGA’s discharge from public service as the finale), their return was supposed to mark a closure for the hiatus chapter and a peaceful transition to the next grand reunion chapter.
Instead, it revealed something uncomfortable: when love becomes pressure, and celebration turns into a storm that even BTS members themselves couldn’t control.
BTS Members Pre-Military Discharge: A Warning That Should Have Been Enough
When BIGHIT Music issued an official statement on June 7, the message was more than crystal clear:
“Please note that the discharge day is reserved for military personnel only.
No special events are planned on the day of RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook’s discharge.
Each location has very limited space, and overcrowding can pose safety risks.
We place the safety of our artists and fans as our top priority, and sincerely request our fans not to visit the sites in person.
Please convey your warm regard and encouragements in your hearts.”
BIGHIT Music.
The statement came days ahead of time. And it wasn’t the first. Ever since BTS began their enlistments, BIGHIT repeatedly asked fans to avoid gathering at enlistment or discharge locations due to military protocol and safety concerns.
After all, these spaces are way different from those massive concert halls. They are government-run, high-security military bases, intended to be private for a reserved military procedure.
Still, the pleas were ignored. Fans, many of them foreign visitors, began lining up outside discharge points and HYBE’s headquarters before sunrise, hoping for even a glimpse.
By the time RM and V stepped out of the military base on June 10, media outlets counted thousands. The crowd at HYBE HQ the next day was estimated at around 1,500. There were no barricades. No event staff. Just hundreds of people jostling to catch something that was never supposed to be public.
BTS Members RM and V Military Discharge: When Celebration Feels Like Exposure
When RM walked out on his military discharge day, saxophone in hand, it was meant to be a lighthearted, joyful moment and a quiet tribute to ARMY.
But even behind his warm smile, fans noticed the tremor in his hand as he saluted. The stiffness in his posture. The way he tried to mask exhaustion with performance.
The Saxophone That Couldn’t Drown Out the Noise
Later, during a livestream, RM spoke honestly about how difficult military life had been—how insomnia, tight living quarters with twenty others, and the emotional weight of disconnection had left him mentally drained. This was supposed to be his moment of release. A day for relief, reconnection, and healing.
But instead of peace, he stepped into crowds, noise, and chaos. A swarm of people had gathered, ignoring official requests to stay home. It turned what should’ve been an intimate turning point into something disorienting.
And in that moment, the saxophone’s melody felt too soft to drown out what was happening.
V’s Silence Said More…
Next to him stood V, whose return sparked just as much fascination. Fans praised his physical transformation and noted the shift in his MBTI from “Feeling” to “Thinking.” But if you really listened during that same livestream, what stood out wasn’t the weight gain or personality change.
It was his tone. His restraint.
V didn’t address the crowding directly. He didn’t scold. Well, he didn’t need to. His eyes, his posture, his measured speech all said the same thing: this wasn’t how it was meant to go.
This was a man who had grown in silence and structure, now being reintroduced into a world that couldn’t give him a moment to breathe.
And together, RM and V’s homecoming reminded us of something simple but often overlooked—even the strongest, most mature members of BTS are still human. And when boundaries are ignored, even joy can start to feel like exposure.
i just realised namjoon’s hand was shaking so badly earlier tae comforted him 🙁 it must have been so tough on him pic.twitter.com/TRi22j2hsd
— ₊˚⟡˖ ࣪𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐢 ⁷⟡˖ ࣪ ☽✧ (@lilisnamu) June 10, 2025
내가 알던 소년들의 모습이에요..🥹 pic.twitter.com/kC4VDV9ko9
— 꿀베 (@BONITO_XIN) June 10, 2025
BTS Jimin and Jungkook Military Discharge Wasn’t the Celebration It Deserved
On June 11, it was finally the turn for the celebration of BTS members Jimin and Jungkook military discharge from the 5th Infantry Division.
Different from BTS RM and V’s lively military discharge, members Jimin and Jungkook celebration was calmer. They greeted the press with respectful salutes, soft smiles, and genuine relief. After all, they had made it through the cold, the fatigue, and on top of everything, the front-line assignments.
But the atmosphere that welcomed them back from this challenging military experience wasn’t one of solemn recognition. It was chaos.
Fans who had ignored BIGHIT’s warnings flooded the site, interrupting press coverage with cheers and noise. Jimin and Jungkook’s discharge speeches were barely audible. The tone of the moment dissolved into crowd-control confusion.
Then, eventually later that day, Jimin posted directly on Weverse:
” There’s one thing I urgently want to ask of you.
As I mentioned earlier, since it’s very hot outside and the alleyways are narrow, there’s a risk of dangerous situations occurring…
I’m genuinely thankful that you came all this way, but for today, I’d really appreciate it if you could head home.
Please, I’m asking you 😭”
BTS Jimin.
For a member who rarely pleads so openly, this was no small request. And it wasn’t made lightly.
BTS Members RM, V, Jimin, Jungkook Discharge Controversy: When Celebration Crosses into Disregard
To be clear, this is NOT about all fans. Many ARMYs stayed home. They respected the boundaries. They watched the livestreams, posted warm messages, and welcomed the members digitally, just as BTS had asked.
But for those who didn’t, the consequences were larger than a missed moment.
Yes, they might have come with good intentions. They wanted to cheer, wave banners, and be physically present to celebrate the end of BTS’s military service. But intention doesn’t outweigh impact. What many of these fans failed to consider was how unwanted their presence actually was.
Why? Because these intrusions were beyond inconsiderate, as they were too risky.
The crowds blocked traffic near HYBE HQ. They overwhelmed spaces not designed for civilian gatherings. And more importantly, they created stress in a moment that should’ve been healing.
Military discharge isn’t just a reunion. It’s a reintegration. It’s mental, emotional, and physical recalibration. When fans show up uninvited, it’s love. They’re basically placing more weight back immediately onto shoulders that just finished carrying rifles.
Here we go again. “Fans” lining up for Jungkook and Jimin despite clear requests from BigHit and the members themselves not to, for safety reasons. Now the media focuses on these “fans” as the story. #Selfish, attention-seeking, and not ARMY. 😒 👎🏾 pic.twitter.com/e8KaBlY05G
— A-HOPE ⁷ #APOBANGPO 💜7️⃣ ⟭⟬E ARE B⟬⟭CK (@BangBangtan_0T7) June 10, 2025
The Blurred Line Between Support and Surveillance
There’s something uncomfortable the fandom needs to sit with: BTS didn’t ask fans to stay away to create distance. They asked it to create safety.
But the line between celebration and surveillance has blurred in recent years. Smartphones have turned every street corner into a potential press pit. Idol movements are live-tracked in real time. And when the members themselves have to beg—not once, but repeatedly—for space, it’s no longer just about fan enthusiasm. It’s about control.
Then, one of the more disturbing moments came not at the base, but at Jungkook’s home.
On the night of his discharge, a woman was arrested for attempting to break into his residence in Yongsan, Seoul. She was caught repeatedly entering random passcodes at his door before being detained by police. It was 11:20 PM. On the very same day, he was discharged.
There’s no way to frame that as support because that is just pure intrusion.
And while most fans would never cross that line, the reality is that some fans still view their admiration as access, as if celebrating an idol’s return entitles them to something more than what’s shared online.
Now, the message from BIGHIT and BTS was simple: “Please don’t come.” But in ignoring that, a portion of fans reminded everyone that sometimes, love can look too much like entitlement.
Love Your Idols? Honor Their Rights of Respect and Boundaries
It’s easy to point fingers and say, “Those weren’t the real ARMY.” But that ignores the reality: this is a fandom-wide issue. Again, as the line between celebration and entitlement has blurred over the years, social media collapses the distance between idols and audiences.
But part of loving BTS means knowing when not to show up.
That means trusting what they say, honoring their boundaries, and recognizing that private moments don’t need to be turned into public memories.
And no, the members aren’t asking you to prove your loyalty by being physically present. They’re asking you to respect their space, especially during vulnerable transitions like military discharge.
What Happens Now?
With only SUGA remaining in military service, BTS is about to re-enter a new phase. Their return doesn’t just mark just another idol comeback. It’s BTS. Their return marks a whole new era of K-pop: the pre- and post-BTS military service.
And so, this new era also comes with pressure for the members. Because at the same time, it also marks the members’ transition into adulthood with higher expectations, deeper reflections, and stronger voices.
Therefore, if this past week proved anything, it’s that the fans who truly love BTS need to be ready for that growth too.
That means not showing up uninvited. Not overwhelming personal or professional spaces. And not mistaking access for affection.
The BTS military discharge celebration could’ve been a moment of quiet pride for them and for you. Instead, it became a cautionary tale about how quickly excitement can turn into discomfort.
A Final Reflection from BTS Members RM, V, Jimin, Jungkook Military Discharge Celebration
Finally, you don’t need to be in the same physical space to show BTS how much you love them. They’ve said it themselves. What they want now—what they truly need—is your trust, your patience, and your willingness to cheer from a respectable distance.
After all, ARMY isn’t just a mere ordinary fandom. You’re the most powerful force in the global K-pop scene and the very fandom that stood by BTS from the very beginning.
You’ve helped build this group into a cultural phenomenon. You’ve watched them rise, fall, cry, break records, and change the world. And that history makes you the most experienced, the most loyal, and undeniably the most influential fandom in K-pop.
But with that legacy comes a different kind of responsibility. And it’s not about showing up louder, but about knowing when to stand back. Because as true ARMY, you trust them enough to feel your love without needing to see your face in the crowd.
And if this fandom is as thoughtful and loyal as we believe it is, then let’s prove that by listening when they say the simplest, most heartfelt thing: that ARMY is a fandom mature enough to understand when they say—please don’t come.
Now, as you welcome BTS back, ask yourself: are you making their return easier? Or are you just making yourself more visible?
So, what do you think about this crowd gathering at BTS members RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook military discharge celebration? Which fans do you belong to? Please share your thoughts in the comments.
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