The BTS crew got back together, but something was off – Suga was nowhere to be seen.

Bright and early on the 12th, Jin, the oldest BTS member, finished his military service after 18 months. He was discharged from the Army's 5th Division in Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do.

As Jin stepped out, ready to join his buddies, the BTS gang waited in a vehicle. J-Hope and V rocked beanies, while V and Jimin sported military gear. RM, serving in the military band, even brought out his saxophone and jammed to BTS's 'Dynamite' to mark Jin's comeback.

But hold up, the gang wasn't complete. Suga was MIA. RM, J-Hope, V, Jimin, and Jungkook all got leave to celebrate Jin, but Suga couldn't make it.

Suga kicked off his military stint last September as a social service worker. Then, in April, he hit up the Nonsan Training Center after wrapping up his alternative service following active duty.

Word has it that Suga couldn't swing by Yeoncheon due to some ongoing situation. But since he's serving as a social service worker, chances are he'll catch up with the crew soon. They planned to meet up later that day for a small shindig.

Meanwhile, Jin wasted no time getting back into the swing of things. The day after his discharge, on the 13th, he's set to hit up the '2024 FESTA' bash at Seoul Jamsil Sports Complex. Plus, he's got a hug event lined up to meet fans face-to-face.

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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