BTS’ Jungkook and Jimin's post-military discharge appearance with a bouquet garners fans' attention on social media. On June 11, 2025, Jimin and Jungkook became two of the last few members of BTS, besides Suga, to conclude their mandatory military conscription.
On the day of discharge, the two gathered at a public stadium in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province, at approximately 8 am KST to greet the press. The two were seen getting out of their car and receiving congratulatory bouquets. The Are You Sure?! stars appeared to be shy in front of the media.
The BTS members covered their faces with flower bouquets as they seemed nervous. What caught fans' attention was the sound of their giggling smiles captured by the media. They turned to social media to express their happiness while sharing their thoughts about the bouquet moment shared between Jungkook and Jimin.
"The giggles are back," a fan said.
"Same goofiness, shyness, giggles they are the same " a user added.
"THESE GIGGLES HAVE HEALED MY SOUL," a netizen wrote.
Fans of Jimin expressed their happiness at seeing him smiling on his military discharge.
"no bcs the way i cried my heart out. I’m literally in disbelief. my babies my everything i missed them sm no one understand," a fan reacted.
"I'll leave it to you, Jimin! You really know how to get me, just one smile, just one cuteness, just one look, I'm already completely satisfied," a user commented.
"I LOVE THIS MAN WITH ALL MY HEART MY SOUL WITH EVERY BREATH I GOT," a netizen stated.
Meanwhile, fans mentioned how Jungkook does not like to be called "cute", but they couldn't help but adore him.
"jungkook will hate me but HE'S CUTE AND HAVE CHRONICALLY BABY FACE," a fan wrote.
"don't wanna be seen as cute but being so cute with their shyness," a user stated.
"i know i just said yesterday that i don’t know bts like that and that’s true, but i think all human beings are born with a fondness for jungkook. it’s just inherently there. i like that guy," a netizen mentioned.
BTS’ Jimin & Jungkook address the press following military discharge in Yeoncheon
Jimin and Jungkook of BTS concluded their 18-month service in the army on June 11, 2025. They served as active-duty soldiers at the 5th Infantry Division through the buddy system. During their appearance in front of the media, Jimin showed his gratitude towards fans. According to Maeil Kyungjae, he said,
"I feel like I'm on vacation. Thank you for coming from far away to see us. First of all, to ARMY (BTS fandom), it's been a long time since the beginning of COVID, and from then on, I appreciate you waiting for me."
Jungkook also expressed his gratitude to the fans and shared his nervousness about appearing in front of the media for the first time since his enlistment.
“Thank you for coming to see us being discharged. Actually, it's been so long since I've been in front of the camera, and I'm embarrassed because I'm not wearing any makeup. I don't know what to say.”
The 3D singer left a message for his fellow military soldiers who were still completing their service. Jungkook said,
“To the comrades and officers who served in the military with me, I want to say thank you for taking such good care of me and thank you for all the hardships you endured while living with us.
Meanwhile, Jungkook and Jimin were welcomed by j-hope at the HYBE LABELS building in Seoul with a practice room decorated in celebration of their discharge.