"The undisputed King of SNS"— Fans celebrate as BTS' Jungkook tops Google, global trends, media headlines, and more with military return appearance

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BTS' Jimin And Jung Kook Discharged From South Korean Military - Source: Getty

BTS' Jungkook has proven his global power. On June 11, 2025, the youngest BTS member was officially discharged from military service alongside fellow member Jimin. Within hours of his return, the Seven singer had already taken over the internet. He dominated global trends, search platforms, and media headlines.

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The day began with the Bangtan duo stepping out in uniform to greet the press at Yeoncheon Public Stadium. The duo looked fresh and happy as they saluted the crowd, with Jungkook's youthful visuals already being the topic of media outlets.

Soon after the public appearance, clips and photos of him began spreading rapidly across social media. His impact was immediate and widespread, with his name shooting to the top of Google Trends in South Korea, registering as the #1 breakout topic with a 300% surge in searches.

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According to trending data, Jungkook accumulated over 8.3 million interactions worldwide on X alone, while the phrase “JUNGKOOK IS COMING BACK” remained one of the most used tags globally.

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He also became the most searched topic on Google in the US and trended at #1 on global X (Twitter). Across platforms like Naver, Weibo, and Melon, Jungkook’s name and military discharge hashtags dominated the charts.

K-media followed closely. Within the first few hours post-discharge, over 1,000 news articles featuring the singer-songwriter were published, celebrating both his return and unmatched popularity. This highlighted how his presence continues to captivate both domestic and international audiences.

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Fans across various countries hailed him as "King of SNS." SNS is an acronym for Social Networking Service.

"Jungkook has taken over the internet following his military discharge. From global domination to millions of mentions and headlines worldwide, he proves once again that he's the undisputed King of SNS," an X user wrote.
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Reactions poured in on social media, with fans celebrating Jungkook’s enduring star power. Many shared how his digital influence remains a phenomenon.

"He is the Global International Popstar," a fan commented.
"THE REAL KING IS BACK," an X user mentioned.
"the main character as always," a user remarked.
"their national treasure is coming back !!," another one said.

Others expressed pride at seeing his return celebrated so widely across media channels.

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"south korea's it boy, we been knew!," a netizen added.
"THE WHOLE WORLD IS WHIPPED FOR OUR PRINCE," an X user mentioned.
"Yup the GOAT is back," a fan commented.

Jimin and Jungkook address media after military discharge as full BTS reunion nears

Earlier that morning, both Jungkook and Jimin completed their discharge process after serving 18 months as active-duty soldiers in the Army’s 5th Infantry Division Artillery Brigade. The two appeared before the press at Yeoncheon Public Stadium. A large number of fans and reporters had gathered to witness their return.

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The GOLDEN artist, slightly shy but smiling, admitted it felt surreal to be back in front of cameras again after so long. He expressed his heartfelt thanks to his fellow soldiers, officers, and fans who supported him throughout his military journey.

"It's been so long since I've been in front of the camera, I'm embarrassed. I don't know what to say. Seniors, juniors..and executives who have worked harder than anyone else, thank you for working hard for us. I'm so grateful for taking such good care of us," he said (as translated by @btschartsdailyc).
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Jimin, too, shared gratitude toward ARMY, acknowledging how difficult it must have been to wait through both the pandemic and the members' enlistments. He promised that BTS would now work hard to bring new music and performances to fans.

In other news, BTS is now just days away from its long-awaited full-group reunion. With RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook already discharged, only SUGA remains. He is scheduled to complete his alternative service on June 21.

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The group’s annual BTS FESTA 2025 is set to take place on June 13–14 at KINTEX in Goyang. Anticipation for their first public appearance as a full seven-member group since enlistments began is sky-high.

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Edited by Ahana Mukhopadhyay
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