Speculation arose regarding whether BTS' Suga completed his military duties ahead of his official discharge date. Suga, who enlisted on September 22, 2023, served as a social service worker due to a past shoulder injury, resulting in a 21-month service period, longer than the 18 months typically required for active-duty soldiers. His official discharge date was set for June 21, 2025.

Reports from Korean media outlet News1 indicated that Suga concluded his final day of duty at his social service post on June 18. This led to questions about whether he received an early discharge. However, Big Hit Music, BTS's agency, clarified that this was not an early discharge in the formal sense. Instead, Suga began using his accumulated vacation leave starting June 19. Since he was not required to return to his post during this leave, his active service effectively ended on June 18. This practice of using accumulated leave before the official discharge date is standard for enlistees.

Big Hit Music also released an official statement regarding Suga's discharge. The statement conveyed excitement about Suga completing his service and confirmed that no special events were planned for his discharge day. The agency requested fans not to visit the site in person, prioritizing safety due to potential overcrowding.

Suga's return marks the end of BTS's two-year hiatus due to military service. Other members, including RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook, completed their duties earlier in June 2025, while Jin and J-Hope were discharged in 2024. The members briefly reunited at J-Hope's concert in Goyang on June 13, which also commemorated BTS's 12th anniversary.

While a HYBE official suggested a potential comeback in March 2026, Big Hit Music has not confirmed any official schedule. Fans eagerly anticipate further announcements about the group's future activities, including a possible world tour.