“We are waiting”— Fans thrilled as SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu teases ‘Thunder’ challenge with Jungkook & Yugyeom ahead of BTS’ idol’s military discharge

On June 8, 2025, SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu teased a fresh choreography trend potentially involving BTS’ Jungkook and GOT7’s Yugyeom. The artist shared this during a live session on Weverse, revealing that the three have spoken about a Thunder challenge ahead of Jungkook’s military discharge.

“Dance challenge with yugyeom? thunder challenge with yugyeom? i've talked about it with him and with jungkook as well, i'll ask him [to do it] since he'll be getting discharged from the military soon!," Mingyu told fans (translated by @gyumedia).

Following this, fans responded online. They noted the timing and possible collaboration, especially between Mingyu and the BTS' maknae.

"We are waiting!!🤍," an X user commented.

Jungkook is expected to finish his service on June 11. With his return approaching, a potential team-up between 1997-born idols is being considered.

"Jungkook's friends are as excited as we are about his discharge 🫠 pls keep your promise mingyu 🙏," a fan remarked.

"We're ready for the next JK and his homies event. Sometimes we forget that they must miss him as much as we do. Mingyu, you get him to dance and we'll run those views up to the sky and back. Can't wait to see the ride or die guys back in action!," a user mentioned.

"Sun is shining in my life again. my gyukook are going to be back let's f*cking go," a person shared.

Meanwhile, other fans are eagerly waiting for the Seven singer's return to TikTok.

"Cant wait for jungkook tiktok era to come back god its been 2 years," a netizen said.

"Jungkook and TikTok challenges are backkkkkk🥹😭😭😭😭," a viewer noted.

"Oh we need it!!! I just went back to TikTok after a long time to rewatch all JKs dances. Views are🤯 JK and Usher 159.7M views!! 😱 Next highest: Shirtless JK 103.9M views 🫦😂," another fan added.

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BTS' Jungkook and SEVENTEEN Mingyu’s frequent dining

BTS’ Jungkook was seen hanging out with SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu in Itaewon, Seoul. On March 20, 2025, a fan account posted a snap on X showing the two K-pop idols dining together at a barbecue spot.

Jungkook rocked a black hoodie and cap, while Mingyu wore a white shirt. Drinks sat on their table. The caption called them “Gyukook,” a nickname fans use for the pair.

This isn’t the initial moment they crossed paths amid Jungkook’s enlistment. In October 2024, supporters saw the BTS member alongside Mingyu and his bandmate Dokyeom at an eatery in Seoul.

A staff member confirmed the sighting later.

The restaurant worker, a K-pop fan from Vietnam, shared her story online. Dokyeom handed her a signature, while Jungkook observed her heartfelt instant. He told her, “Hwaiting” with a cheerful gesture.

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BTS’ Jungkook commenced his obligatory army duty in December 2023. His 18-month duty will wrap up around June 2025. SEVENTEEN's Mingyu hasn’t announced when he’ll enlist yet.

Meanwhile, GOT7's Yugyeom is projected to join the armed forces around 2025, although no confirmed timeline has been revealed so far.