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Six of Seven BTS Members Complete Military Service as V and Jungkook Ignite Social Media Surge

V’s record 4.65 million Goondori messages highlight surging fan engagement ahead of SUGA’s imminent discharge

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BTS V Breaks New No 1 Record On Top Military App, Emerges 'Most-Loved Celebrity' To Ever Enlist With 4.5 Million Messages

Overview

  • Six of seven BTS members have now completed their mandatory military service, with SUGA scheduled to return on June 21, 2025.
  • V received over 4.65 million supportive messages on the Goondori app during his 18-month enlistment, making him the platform’s most-cheered celebrity.
  • In the days after his June 10 discharge, V added more than one million Instagram followers, lifting his following to a record 67.7 million.
  • V’s first Instagram post since leaving service earned over 13.1 million likes and his informal TikTok dance with Lee Jung Lee amassed 12.7 million likes.
  • Jungkook gained over 200,000 followers on TikTok within days of his June 11 discharge, driving his total to 21.7 million and boosting his YouTube views above 3 million per day.