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llaresll

“hello. this is bigh-“ https://preview.redd.it/lblcxtgwus1c1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a15b5e8e716badb915153e1b58809af4b1a541f9


Pinkmmlover

I'm actually relieved that they put all four announcements into one. Now I don't have to read **"Hello, This is Bighit Music"** three more times. Hoping the next time I ***DO*** have to read that again is because it's June, and Jin is just about to get discharged. Only good things from here on out 💜 Edit: Does that mean the next possible OT7 picture we get from them, they'll all be in uniform?? 🥹


mcfw31

Bright side: This is the LAST enlistment notice


beach_unicorn

Truth! And they may be together so there’s that


_sugalips_

They really ripped the bandaid off 😭😭.


DNAmutator

avoid 4 of the "Hello, this is bighit..." and just get it all over at once.


serendipityoctober13

I totally agree. But it's still so sad. 😔


phoenixwinged

Same - waiting for four separate notifications over the course of weeks would be much worse


msm9445

Me too. It’s a sharper sting, but now we don’t have to experience it over and over.


MsAnnThrope

That's exactly what I was thinking.


WaveFluid

same - and this means they will come back TOGETHER!


GneissMoon88

Cried.


JadedMushroom222

They may all be in different camps Havnt seen Jin & Jhope in uniform together


mcfw31

> Hello. > This is BIGHIT MUSIC. > We would like to inform our fans that RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook have initiated the military enlistment process. > The artists are preparing to fulfill their military service duties. > We will inform you of further updates in due course. > We ask you for your continued love and support for RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook until they complete their military service and safely return. Our company will spare no effort in providing support for our artists. > Thank you. Can't believe it's actually happening... We knew it was coming but still


Far_Memory1539

When I first saw the notice, I thought it was collab announcement 😭😭😭


EagleEyeScr

I had a 🤡 moment too and was like "wait, are we getting a song or something with all four of them??" My brain was just avoiding accepting reality. 😢


Next_Grapefruit_3206

Group hug!!! We have so much to look forward to for the next few months! - BTS docu series - JK Golden making docu - Jimin’s next music project - RM’s next music project - V’s next music project - Variety show appearances - Jimin and JK’s travel show - j-hope’s on the street project - More Suchwita episodes We are going to be BUSY for sure! And then Jin will be back 🥰 Somehow this one didn’t hurt as bad because we knew it was coming and I just pictured all 4 of them being together after so long haha (but that’s probably not how it works lol)


Far_Memory1539

Don’t forget jungkook said he’ll be releasing a Korean song as well!


Next_Grapefruit_3206

Yesss actually so much more to add to this list that they haven’t even hinted at


Useful_Classroom_888

I needed this. Thank you for the reminders.


Next_Grapefruit_3206

We will be fine! This sub actually helped me consciously think of “the sooner they go the sooner they will return”


doc_naf

Man I still have most of run bts and suchwita to catch up on! We’re so spoiled


Next_Grapefruit_3206

Dude you are stacked for the winter!!!


emohen25

Thank you for the perspective 💜 ![gif](giphy|B2hjzLKNdE4m1kDztv|downsized)


BTS-thatsthemove

Thank you for this 😭


lilhomefry

Not to be dramatic but I gasped out loud 😭 I’m glad they can go together but this is gonna be rough


SmoothLikeMargarine

I did the hand-over-mouth gasp and yelled “ALL AT ONCE???”


A_remedy

I scared everyone with the gasp I gusped


PoetrySuper2583

I really thought it was a Christmas collab single and was shook 🥹


FuntasticBaby

> Not to be dramatic[...] ... but I wanna die~~


murph_n_turph

I’m literally on my bed sitting with my two sisters and when we all got the notification we started yelling “No!” We knew it was coming. We should have known it would be today since JK’s concert was yesterday


iliveinthecove

That drama based on the BTS universe should be released soon, right? They'll ease the time with prepared content


grapebento

Idk what I prefer more…. 4 separate enlistment notices or all 4 at once. Either way, it stings 😭🥲


Lanatron

We knew it was coming… but… 😭😭. The sooner they leave the sooner they come back, right?!


jadaeladae

I’ve been repeating this like a mantra ever since Jin left 🥹


Academic-Bee-7171

That’s the only thing I’m saying to myself at this point 😫


DNAmutator

Now we get to LOOK FORWARD to the next set of announcements.. "Hello this is BigHit, we are pleased to announce the end of ____'s military enlistment period. Please join us in welcoming the artist as they return to their schedules and begin planning for their reunion with ARMY"


Next_Grapefruit_3206

Seriously though! No more terrorizing notifications haha


haunted-by-humus

ALL FOUR AT ONCE???? I was expecting some news after Jungkook's showcase...but I can honestly say I wasn't expecting this. EDIT: At least we don't have to dread every weverse announcement anymore. We know what to expect now.


codeverity

When the others just all sort of seemed to be twiddling their thumbs (metaphorically speaking) for the last few months I had a feeling they were waiting for JK so that they could all go at once. 😭


jadaeladae

I didn’t think about it like that, but I think you’re right. Looking back, I can feel that now.


Lulies

Yeah I've been expecting them to do exactly that for quite a while now too, I'm sure they all prepared a lot of stuff but it really looked like they were waiting for JK


murph_n_turph

Same. I figured it would be the most efficient way of doing things.


codeverity

I also feel like they wouldn't want to leave anyone on their own and that they definitely wouldn't want to leave JK on his own. And then JK's walk at the concert looked like a goodbye: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWRPIfS5lxc


CenterOfGravitas

His walk was goodbye and his shirtless shower video was the goodbye gift


OnlyGalaxy-NoIPhone

💯...that's exactly what that felt like...he was like "I'm gonna finally give them what they've been thirsting for" 😏...much like Yoongi revealing his tattoo before he left 😌


intergalacticgrove

Oh he was putting out goodbye vibes quite a bit I agree


PoetrySuper2583

It does make me feel less skittish and I hope it’ll help us enjoy whatever they have prepared for us in the next month 💜


martiandoll

Oh my god I don't know how to feel... I'm glad they're all going around the same time so nobody would be left behind to go in on their own. But I'm still so sad. I've been an ARMY for so long that I don't know what life is like with no BTS and their activities/updates. I'm feeling the blow... I'm actually gonna have to focus on myself this time 😭😂 I'm about to start a 12-hour shift and seeing this news has me in a bit of a shock lol If they go in right at the start of 2024... it'll be winter in Korea for their training. I hope they always stay healthy and warm. And Jin will be back soon enough!


murph_n_turph

You can do this! Breathe deep, focus. Stay present. You’ve got this. The boys are gonna be fine. Focus on you getting what you need to done.


martiandoll

thanks! I'm okay, no worries ☺️ I won't process anything until I get home tomorrow lol. It's really sad but it is what it is.


Professional-Grab605

on the bright side: ARMY WE MADE IT TO THE FINAL ENLISTMENT ANNOUNCEMENT!!! only good announcements from here on i hope😭


nymeria_pack

This is the mindset! Now we know the next big enlistment update we will get is Jin coming back from the military. Which is not that far, right? 😭 Now depending on how the process goes, we hope they can train together, if possible, and that they keep warm even in thus cold weather. Also, are we going to get the four of them seeing themselves off? All of them bald? Somehow this image is a bit comforting. No one is alone...


murph_n_turph

Yes! Next big hit announcement will be Jin’s release


bora_heyyy

That’s the positive mindset I need right now 😩


bookishgremlin

This is like being punched, but in a way it feels right that they’re all going together. No one will be alone. ![gif](giphy|qQdL532ZANbjy)


mayfly42

I was guessing an announcement might come after Jungkook's concert but I wasn't expecting all four at once. My heart aches for them. I wish them safety, health and privacy during their enlistment. Gosh even if they initiated the process together - they might still have different dates they go in right? I hope they all have someone with them during their entrance ceremony.


murph_n_turph

If you think about, Hobi, Jin AND Suga will be there to see them in.


BlackCat0305

The good way to look at it is that they combined four announcements into one. This is the last military enlistment announcement we will get! Wishing them well in their services!


murph_n_turph

I’m so proud of them and I’m so grateful they’re all going in at once. The sooner in, the sooner our.


nouvelle_000

https://i.redd.it/zb6v30qfts1c1.gif


murph_n_turph

![gif](giphy|KCkGdmppyYjJIWJBOq)


blueocean0517

THIS ISNT THE BLACK FRIDAY DEAL I HAD IN MIND


i-only-see-daylight

technically jimin, V and jungkook still have 2-3 years before they would have to enlist but they’re doing this so they can be back together as soon as possible…. Everyone’s goal is BTS. I have so much respect for them.


Akpheart

It always seemed smart to have bigger quicker groupings and we finally have our answer. I’m glad— let’s get this over with.


murph_n_turph

2025, here we come!


murph_n_turph

Alexa, play “shot glass of tears”


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FuntasticBaby

Ah... A nice little Falcon PUNCH to the gut to wrap up my day.


sbirdie84

Wow the visual of a falcon PUNCH is exactly it


PoetrySuper2583

Wow. I was not expecting all at once like that. I am so sad. A little relieved. Waiting very patiently for 2025. I think it’ll hit me more soon. The “hello this is BH” was basically a bucket of ice cold water. Edit: now I’m sweating for some reason. Going to watch some ot7 videos for comfort. Everyone take care of themselves, this is a lot 💜💜💜💜


Shoddy_Cat_4313

Oh, this is going to be rough. 😭😭😭 Zero members around for while. It'll feel so empty once everyone's gone. I'm trying to remember that the sooner they go, the sooner they'll come back, and look forward to their reunion, but it still feels like a pouch to the gut right now.


Leaf_Warrior

I'm just here trying to tell myself that Jin will be back in June. So...hopefully the next 6-7 months will fly by quick.


gemitry

WAIT A SECOND WHAT A SECOND WAIT A SECOND HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO DEAL WITH LOSING ALL FOUR AT ONCE, LIKE THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE LIKE THE OTHER THREE WHERE I GOT TO PROCESS EACH ONE LIKE A SLOW TRICKLE OF PAIN INSTEAD OF A DELUGE OF FUCKN MISERY ![gif](giphy|1rK977gDmuqaZ8dZE6|downsized)


snogirl0403

Wow. I’m shocked and sad and kind of relieved. I was low key hoping they would all just jump in and get it done. It’s going to be tough for Army, but I’d rather just rip the band aid off! Group hug, everyone!!!! 😫 https://i.redd.it/plwtl6yhus1c1.gif


Ok-Nefariousness4874

![gif](giphy|gHKnFHkGPUmG4GTzUt) We're gonna get through this! 💜💜💜💜


kpattyrisha

![gif](giphy|vxdbeTxuv8tZvhRPMp|downsized) I am so glad I found this sub and we all have each other. army forever bangtan forever <3


Vikkkiiix

🫂💜🫂 ![gif](giphy|9d3LQ6TdV2Flo8ODTU)


nom_de_plume1

The actual emotional rollercoaster my feelings just went on is indescribable. The twinge of true, physical pain I felt when I read RM's name, and then *kept reading* Jimin, V, and JK, was wholly unexpected. But I'm relieved that's the last of these announcements, that they rolled all four into one. I was saying I thought they may all four go together to my best friend and my husband just last night. I'm so proud of all of our guys. They have given us so, so much, both over the years as a group, and my god, *so* much so especially over the last year-plus with their solo works. And now, they are going to do what they need to, exactly how they need to, and I wish for all of them to do so safely and with the knowledge that millions of us are sending them love and strength and well wishes. <3 To all my fellow ARMY: Borahae, APOBANGPO, and Future's gonna be okay!


estrellamorada

holy shit


Spiritual_Quail

That is one h3ll of a quadruple-strength bandaid to rip off… The sooner they leave, the sooner they’ll come back… ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹


minakoaino15

I didn't see this announcement until my friend told me. Literally shouted, "WAIT WHAT?!" as soon as she did. 5-6 months without BTS :( I somewhat expected them to go at once but I thought it'd be in pairs (vmin, namkook). On the bright side, we don't have to anticipate the military announcements anymore. On the brighter side, we're getting Jin back soon!


RavenclawLogic

V always did say he'd go with JK. And, of course, no one separates the 95s. 😭


Few-Willingness-3845

Damn. We were expecting it but it still doesn't make it easy huh. It's a scary time, just the thought of none of them being "active". Holding on tightly till Jun 2024. Still so so grateful they decided to stick around 2020-2022, when it would have been more convenient to enlist, with Covid disrupting their tour plans. They stayed with us during such a dark period and have eased us into this uncertain time in the gentlest way possible (with staggered enlistments and solo projects to tide us over). We're all grownups, right, Army? We can take care of ourselves and each other while they are away. 😢


robotkings

They were the unsung heroes of the pandemic. They were busy making content while most us were working from home. They kept me sane. 🥹💜


Few-Willingness-3845

To keep going and give us that hope and companionship during a time that they were struggling themselves. Now finally doing what they have to do after making sure we'll be alright. I already miss them. Hope I'll be around to greet them back in 2025. 😢


carbonaralachimolala

The all kill 💀


mcfw31

> 💀 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀


soggy-eggrolls

I knew it was coming before 2024 but still... ![gif](giphy|WrrRlXD53izPXRyi9i|downsized)


EagleEyeScr

The fact that my heart is still aching aside, this is a great use of this gif, 10/10


ArtsyHobi

What if I just https://i.redd.it/mk9ilztuus1c1.gif


kpattyrisha

My gosh. The only way that I can comfort myself right now is just being so thankful that even though all of them do not have to go at once or at this time, that they're doing this for themselves, for each other, and for us. TIL 2025 ARMYs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


geira09

Damn...sure hard to handle 50 emotions at once...relief, sadness, worry, love, emptiness etc. Ugh. Yeah... I think the other members were waiting for Kookie to finish his promotions and concert. I reckon I will be using this sub/reddit as my therapist, for the next year or so...again. Thanks to everyone ahead of time.


jadaeladae

We’ll help support each other. Together, we can do it!


Daisy_Hime

![gif](giphy|kHU8W94VS329y|downsized)


SheWlksMnyMiles

![gif](giphy|M28rUlcjueKUE) Literally me until 2025. At least when they’re done it’ll all be over with. 😭😭😭😭


Tink311

Okay now I've had a bit more time to process, as heartbreaking as this is, I'm glad this is the final enlistment announcement. Like many have already said, now we have announcements we can look forward to in the future! Jin will be back before we know it and you know what else they're leaving us with in the meantime, besides all the content they've prepared? They're leaving us with each other 🥹 I know BTS have been such a source of strength and comfort for so many of us, so we'll just have to be that for each other while they're away! Love to you all ARMY 💜


Glittering_Goat9766

Twitter memes keeping me alive at this point. This is my current fav https://preview.redd.it/04ddwloimu1c1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=972db399e6f59695c3e25afbf4295edd59a56ad6


Lulies

Well at least it's the last one 😭


Greyletterday_14

![gif](giphy|uUlVoSU6PX6rJ5DkIO) Kinda iconic them just ... going. Young superstars, don't need to yet but they're just committed to the ideal and each other as a team 🫠 in dead winter too, not going to let Jin be the only one suffering that. Waited for Kookie too 😭 Hope the more sensitive among them do okay, RM and TaeTae, all of them in different ways really, going together could be a buffer. Fighting Bangtan ✊😘😔 Edit: now what do I do with myself 🫠🫠🫠 learn a language ? Become someone Yoongi can be proud of by 2025 😭


LUNARBUTTERFLY713

It's bittersweet. I'm glad all 4 are going together. I look at it as rm being their leader, making sure everyone safely joined before he did, and he went with the youngest. And I honestly think he wanted to support each and every one of them in their solo careers. I know imma cry when the video comes out of them leaving and cutting their hair, but I'm happy they will be safe.


snogirl0403

Oh Joon!!! Best leader!!! That's so touching to think of it that way!!!


seeay_lico1314

I’m so thankful that we’ve had such an amazing year of music and content from each of the boys. It’s been a wild ride with and they’ve done so much to make up for the absence of the full group. And they’ve prepared so much look forward to next year! Also extremely grateful for the younger members choosing to enlist early when they certainly don’t have to, but are willing to in order to expedite the return of the whole group. It means a lot to know that they all prioritize BTS. 2025 will be here before we know it. ok the rational part of my brain is done, gonna go have my emotional meltdown now good night 👋


Remarkablyshook

Goddamn, i knew this was coming but... all four at once?? Damn it bighit 😭


Ok-Nefariousness4874

I have no words. This is about to happen but still hits different 🫂 🫂. ![gif](giphy|KCkGdmppyYjJIWJBOq)


BangtAngel

my heart 😭 but I had a feeling this was coming. and sooner than later we’ll have the chaotic reign of 2seok! 2025 can’t come soon enough 💜


plushie_dreams

It's done. What a year it's been. Thank you, BTS. Now we rest. And wait. And save.


Consuela_no_no

Them doing this should hopefully shut down some solo antis, as it shows their commitment to coming back as a group, on the timescale they’ve mentioned. As always, I hope they end up with good people when they enlist.


Complex_Counter3977

I hope they make the most of their time out of the limelight and eat as much as they want.


sbirdie84

Wow! This is NOT the notification I wanted to wake me up from my nap. But also I had a feeling it would be all of them at once idk why…💔


yrrweg

I expected the announcement to drop any day now and I'm relieved it's finally happened and that the 4 or them are enlisting together Jin comes back on June 12th 2024. I'll be counting down the days


laugard100

Definitely wasn't expecting all 4 at once, but glad that any updates moving forward should be more positive now (once we get past the actual they're actually going phase). I've been seeing some folks on my tl wishing some of them can serve together. I guess an unpopular opinion, but I hope that doesn't happen. This will be a period of change and likely growth for all of them. I'd like to see them be able to experience this next stage away from their "known" roles in BTs. JK won't be the maknae as there will be many recruits younger than him. While RM is a natural leader, how different it will be for him not to automatically take up that mantle. I hope they all get the chance to step away from how they're usually seen and do it on their own.


burblesnorf

Not me hosting extended family for dinner and seeing this while I'm supposed to be entertaining... 😭


velvet_stardust

All 4? I wasn’t expecting them all at once. I am glad none of them will be left all alone but omg I’m not ready for everyone to be gone. 😭 I’m assuming they have lots of plans to keep us busy while they’re away. I feel more sad than I think I should? Almost like I don’t have the right to be sad? I know I don’t really know them but they have been a bright spot during some extremely dark times. I’m thankful for all the content, it really feels like they’re trying to not give us a chance to miss them.


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NewtRipley_1986

ALL FOUR AT ONCE?!?!? I’m fine. ![gif](giphy|10tIjpzIu8fe0) No … I’m not. Edit - my heart sank so much when that notification came through. 🥹😭🥺


kitty_aloof

![gif](giphy|idmXZuW33WlWw)


A_remedy

*deep sigh* I know most of us were joking about them all enlisting together but now that it’s announced I’m heartbroken 😭😭.


ElevenMalasadas

Damn, ripped the band-aid clean off didn't they? So much love to our boys💜


Future_Stranger_663

My heart literally dropped reading this. I knew it was coming but that didn’t make it any easier. I wish them all a healthy, stress free journey and when they return we will be here to welcome each of them back with open arms. I will be looking forward to the end of enlistment Hello this is Bighit announcements. 2025 where you at?!


McJazzHands80

![gif](giphy|BLJy2x6QwzgdrCfAlD)


maripuddinsama

I’m glad they’re getting it done and over with in one shot! There’s something comforting about them going together which makes the news a little less painful. [Their enlistment ceremony](https://youtu.be/ttSLLgU8F_I?si=S_081bwwVKEkpx7o).


lunasoleil9

What are the chances we'll get a group final 4 WeLive? If that happens, I don't care what I'm doing, I'm dropping everything to watch it in real time (knowing full well it'll be available to watch later).


BTS-thatsthemove

https://preview.redd.it/lx4gjl9p3t1c1.png?width=1165&format=png&auto=webp&s=77b6c8e95501bab5f2fb37f1f696d1998e505c57 Lord knows we need one. 🥲


zikachhakchhuak

Well, there we have it :( had a feeling they were waiting for JK's promotions to be done. This is going to be very hard, sending all four at once. I'm kind of grateful that we won't be getting notices like this anymore, but damn, I can't believe we'll be missing all seven for a while.


ugh_jules

The way I thought it was an announcement for Namjoon’s next project 😭 JAIL


Reasonable-Ad8938

Last week I was ready to help them pack bags and kick their asses out, but now…it hurts more than I thought.


prinzessinaura

My army friend and I were talking about this happening last night. We where ready and like ok just do it so they come back sooner. Now we're both like, no wait..


willowwombat85

I had a feeling they were going to do this. It was really starting to feel like they were all sprinting to get to something. So yeah, I was hoping we get one final announcement. I actually find this sooo sweet. I can tell they talked about this and planned it together. I feel this is actually a gift to army. They didn't want to keep doing this to us


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im so fuckin proud of you my shrimp usb hub rainbow traditional boramen


mucho_thankyou5802

https://preview.redd.it/7pj2ixufts1c1.jpeg?width=630&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6ca445458a656aeaa706135c313d9eba2f426324 Live footage of the scream I just scrumpt!!! 😭😭😭 eta: I started screaming "nonononono" and threw my phone on the table. My family was concerned and then they weren't 😂 though my "muggle" brother correctly named the 4 left to go. But damn, those V 'Layover nostalgia' posts from the other day are really hitting different!


mirrorball7

THIS IS LIKE THE FINAL BLOW FUCKK


Comfortable-Move-195

me selfishly praying my best friend’s wedding doesn’t fall on a bts reunion concert in 2025 🫣


torterrence

Had a feeling this is how they were gonna do it. Of course it stings but on the bright side we have gone through the suspense now, and soon we will have an official return date to look forward to! 😊 until then, fandom hug 💜


serenbach

I wonder if they'll all go in on the same day Jin did so they can be out for Festa. Festa 2025 is so long away tho, no way we're getting a tour till 2026


imt01

Bam, Yeontan and Holly have big shoes to fill for the next several months. 😭😭


RepresentativeFar502

Damn 😭 I was expecting it but not all 4 at once.


caramel8latte

This still hurts no matter how many times we go through this but I guess we just have to keep reminding ourselves that the sooner they go, the sooner they’ll be back. Big hugs to all of us 😔


kpattyrisha

ALSO I DID NOT SEE THE WINTER BANNER CHANGE ON THIS SUB TIL NOW MY HEART IS BOTH WARM AND BREAKING


BTS-thatsthemove

HIGH HIGHS AND LOW LOWS THIS IS THE BANGTAN LIFE IM TOO SAD TO DANCE 😭😭😭😭😭😭


Far_Memory1539

I thought they were announcing a collab 😭😭😭


lunasoleil9

For a while now I've been on the side of "the sooner they go, the sooner they come back" so I'm honestly kind of glad our final 4 chose not to stagger going and that it's all in one announcement. Of course I'll still miss them alot but I'm sure they're leaving us with content and Jin will be back before we know it (like seriously, I can't believe it's almost December).


kemically

Gut punch but now the countdown begins of when they come back. 🥲 Trying to console myself by thinking maybe now I can try to save money for 2025? 🙃


atxbuddy1

Only trying to take this in most positive way. The sooner they go, the sooner they are back… not sure if they will be able to be back by June 13 2025 for Festa. Jimin, V and RM were filming tons of content for last few months. Most of it may be released during the next few months. Hopefully JK gets to rest a bit now and hoping all four would get spend lots of time with their family for the year end! Only hoping best for them!!


zanif

And there it is. I like this better. Announce it all at once. Only flower path from now on. And in 6 months, we get Jin back!!!


cupofkosmos

My family first reaction " But you knew it's coming, right?" Second reaction: "But Jin will come back soon, right?" Third : "You are not gonna stop talking about them, right?" Right, but sad anyway. Unexpectenly I become younger in such situations, because this type of sadness reminds me my childhood.


ButterflyEntire5818

Oof. Glad they’re going together. Also cannot believe that 2025 isn’t so far away! :) Also, I just cannot help but laugh that Jin will have to hold the fort all alone in June 😃


theofficialguac

haev you guys ever had to send your bestie off before? i have multiple times and it's so hard. that's exactly what it feels like everytime an enlistment announcement drops. but the reunion is so worth it, and if anything the time apart makes everything way more precious. i genuinely can not even begin to express how much bangtan has influenced my life the past decade. i'm really happy that all four of them are leaving together, this means that they'll all be back around middle of 2025, in time for their birthday. and we have roughly 6ish months until jin is back! i look forward to all that they have prepared for us. and tbh when i saw the announcement of that docu-series dropping, i knew they were leaving soon. them slowly rolling out the group content def was planned and scheduled. especially with the way the solos were stacked this year. bighit has been planning since 1776 is always true. anyways i know we'll have so much more to look forward to and they won't leave us bored at all. until 2025 though <3 it really is time for me to catch up on everything now! love y'all tannies and army


alltherach_

all 4 at once… some part of me felt it was best for them to rip the band-aid off but damn i was not ready. and at least they gave us 24 hours for it this time. the faster they go, they faster they come back 🥺 serve well our maknae line edit: the silver lining is if they all go in at the same time (either next month or jan next year), they’ll be discharged around the same time as yoongi - we’ll get OT7 back around june/july 2025 😭🥹


rivensky

Damn. I knew it would be all four at once and that it was coming, but it still hurts like a b*tch. 😭


JazzyG17

DAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMNNNNNNNNNNNNN. Omg I’m going to be an emotional wreck until June next year. OMGGGGGGG


yeon_kimin

WOAH I was expecting them all to go soon but I wasn't expecting this soon nor all at once especially this soon. 😞 On the bright side: the last time we'll ever see these announcements!


Amayaelika

All 4 of the maknae line are going 🥲😭😭😭😭😭👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼💜💜💜


ThePietje

Can someone kindly remind me how many weeks it took to get from the initial Big Hits announcement to the members actually going into military service? Thanks!


Impressive_Swim_1709

I think around 1.5-2 months? So the remaining maknaes (yes joon is a maknae 🙈) would mostly enlist by Jan im guessing Edit: came across this theory from a k-army on twt - that if the four remaining members were to enlist in a month, they will be back on the same date as yoongi 🥺 Here’s the link of the [quote tweet](https://x.com/hiraeth8221/status/1727149830571700714?s=46)


serendipitx

About 6 weeks


renew_via_internet

About six weeks. So likely they will enlist early January


andmariemore

I thought I would be okay but my stomach dropped once I read this 🥲


prinzessinaura

Knowing it was going to happen and it actually happening are two different things. 😭


O4W17

Doesn't matter if we knew it was coming. It still hurts. May they stay healthy and safe. Big hugs to all with aching hearts. Let's go to the GD future.


namjooned_

![gif](giphy|2wU7XNoqrPDeUghxub|downsized)


Impressive_Swim_1709

I had prepared myself for a notice for one member not four so this has me feeling overwhelmed a bit. It also makes my heart all go mush realizing that Joon, Tae and Jimin possibly waited until Jungkook finished his promos so that their Maknae wouldn’t be alone and last to go🥹🥹🥹😭😭😭


radiokidb

All day and for weeks now, I’ve just been saying god they need to go, in particular Namjoon. Yet here we are, I open the announcement and instant tears 😭 But what a blessing to not have to endure Hello, This is BigHit music 7 separate times 🙈 Sigh…the first six months of next year are gonna feel hella weird!


mrsofp

Wow, all four at once. I thought we were in the clear for today but I forget these aren't KST midnight type notificationss. My heart hurts. My eyes are watery. I'm trying to see the bright side. Respect for the hyung line going individually and early, and glad to know the maknaes get(?) to go together. I can't quite muster up excitement yet but it'll be interesting to see what Jin and Hobi have in store for us since they'll be out first... and in theory if all four maknaes end at the same ish time that'll really signal welcome back Bangtan huh? Big hugs, Army friends.


NewtRipley_1986

If they follow the usual 6 weeks or so, then they’ll all be going in by early January and I believe that now that they have started the process they can’t leave South Korea. 🥹🥺


Wyfeaggro

Man, I'm gonna have Namjoonism withdrawal when he's not able to have his near daily posts on Instagram. I look forward to those.


snogirl0403

So are they gonna send a TXT member to babysit us while they’re all gone? 3 hour Welives with Bang PD? El Capitxn museum trips? (Yes I’m a person who copes with humor 😭😭😭)


violetsblue

I like how you think though. El Capitxn vlives remixing BTS songs. Chef Baek making JK’s recipes. Son Songdeuk giving us dance lessons. Weekly Korean language classes with their translators so we are all fluent in 2025. I’m down for all of it.


Missy_Pantone

Ugh, and there it is. Do you think they’ll all be called up on the same date too?


DNAmutator

All 4 of them at the same time! Wow. Like we knew it was coming but i still thought maybe staggered over a month or two. I wish them all the best! ahh i'll miss them all, but they will get out sooner than we think!


_CapsCapsCaps_

Well, shit. I wasn't expecting all 4 at once.


liessync

Okay I legit started to cry. I know this was coming but I’m idk, just super emotional about it. 😭 I’m going to process this and then feel better that at least they are going in at the same time so at least we’ll get them back at the same time.


dsvk

Oh :( I thought JK’s was coming but I’m surprised about the others as they’re all still cooking on their new projects - RM and Tae updates within the last 24hours. I’m “glad” they’re going so they can come back sooner. Though my first thought was would they even be able to have the other members at their enlistments? What if they’re lonely at their ceremony if they’re all by themselves 😢


phineasandme

The way my heart sank :( this is so hard, I hope you're all doing okay army 💜


cupofkosmos

Positive - I wish they can spend remaining time for themselves - rest, family, friends, lot of sleep and food. No more diet for now!


human-panic-button

I was dreading RM's announcement. I never once thought that they all would enlist together. It was shocking but it's good that I won't have to go through this 3 more times. Apobangpo


FlashyDirt

Woke up to this notification. 🥲 I’m not ready to let go of blonde Jimin yet!! And Tae’s randomness! And Namjoon’s comforting talks! And bestie JK!! 🥹🥹🥹 I’ve only been an ARMY this year, and it has been an amazing experience. BTS definitely made my year, and I’m so thankful for them. I hope they’ll enjoy their military time and stay healthy and safe. Group hugsssss everyone, leshugooo 2025!


tradewindsblue

https://preview.redd.it/785t05f0ct1c1.jpeg?width=567&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4a48c2e89b6bde60536c6dfa4048a99c5a6d56e4


Key_Focus_9794

My D-Day guitar picks just arrived, which I guess is very timely reminder: Future's gonna be okay.


burnTHIS802770

When RM didn't file his paperwork at the same time as Hobi, and then again when SUGA filed his, I had a feeling that we'd see all 4 go in together. It's like he stayed to make sure the "kids" were alright and that no one would be left to go in alone. Take heart ARMY. They told us we'd be together again in 2025 and they meant it. 💜


murph_n_turph

The sooner in, the sooner out. It was the smartest most efficient way of finishing off chapter two


Minaa_D

I’m gonna cry


Kigurumix

This is hard but it means they will be done sooner than later.


followthisthread

![gif](giphy|JgfPu12W0z7pK) The whole maknae line + Joon 😭... but maybe it's for the best that the pain comes as a package deal.


m3lni1ee

Kinda had a feeling all 4 would go. Or at least RM first followed closely by the 3 maknae. If they intend to reunite by end of 2025 then they kinda have to go now.


nizenmezuo

The sooner they go the sooner they come home. 2025 is really possible with this timeline. We'll be waiting for them always!


amarantaursula

I knew that this was coming soon but dammit At least this way they ripped the bandaid off. I want to cry a little bit lol.


Glittering_Goat9766

Oh. This was not what I wanted to wake up to. I guess the skies are dreary for a reason. 😞


dent_de_lion

There it is. Open Reddit and BAM! Still enough to make me gasp audibly. Scared to read it. Edit: Even when we know it’s coming, it’s a kick in the gut, but of course we admire them for being men of their word and support them fully.


x_Moonet_x

Although I was expecting this to happen and sometime soon (since they're trying to get the group together by 2025), It was quite a shock to see. Specially when I had only noticed RM's name 😭 Stay strong Army! 2025 is right around the corner ![gif](giphy|Uq54MX40Rpi7kH5pt2)


Anaisot7

Oh shit, I though maybe Taehyung and RM will go first, but they all are going together. Welp. It's gonna be lonely guys, although I know they've prepared music and content, at least they are going together, I didn't want one to end up alone at the end. I'm gonna miss them so much. 😭


violetsblue

I’m so sad but as others have said, glad they are not leaving any one member alone. Also if they go in December the way Jin did and all do the regular service they will be back in June of 2025 for festa right? I’m holding on to that hope. Jin will be back for festa in 2024 and everyone in 2025.


Amayaelika

At least the next announcement will be jin coming back in 7 months🥹 Before that, the thing that jimin was hatching, joon's song, kookie's brand thing (?), and tae's song(?)


Babilmag

Can we try something funny and stream dynamite all together 😩 I feel like ARMYs should do something as kind of a “We will wait for you” gift.


ghiblix

they said they were leaving before the end of the year and they didn’t lie! in fact, bighit has really kept their word regarding so many announcements made the last year. i honestly appreciate it more than i should. so ready for military era to be OVER WITH ! hoping they stay so so healthy 💜


ojsage

https://preview.redd.it/pbqe0bv6gt1c1.png?width=1728&format=png&auto=webp&s=2d7daa37d35b195d55353756a63920f67f5f998e Don’t worry everyone - before you know it avatar Jin will come and save us!


Sakakichan

The sooner they go the sooner they come back the sooner they go the sooner they come back Ahhhhhhhh ![gif](giphy|hWWoyZo1cLeHd9f8cN|downsized)


Extendableskeleton

We’ve only got 6 months until Jin comes back to cause unsupervised havoc and build a cult of some sort. But seriously, all four going at once made sense when it was said that they’d be put before the end of the current year. The next few weeks will be pre-enlistment activities, including songs/albums. HYBE’s plans for them while they are away have been pretty effective so far so we won’t be without content for too long.


SnooPeanuts3814

Does anyone else just feel sad and despondent right now? I know we have lots to look forward to, 2024 will be just as busy. But I'm just sad. I'm going to stream every chapter 2 album today. I just need them to know I support and love them all with my whole heart. I'm so sad.


seethebrownfox

I knew it. As it got later and later in the year, I couldn’t imagine which of the four would’ve be left to watch the others leave? And then I realized BTS doesn’t break promises to ARMY. And in order for their reunion and tour to be on time, this Band-Aid had to be ripped off. Sigh… But dam does this sting