
Jeff Benjamin
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forbes.com | Jeff Benjamin
]Jung Kook of BTS attends a discharge ceremony held at Yeoncheon Public Stadium in Yeoncheon-gun on ... More June 11, 2025 in Chuncheon, South Korea. (Photo by THE FACT/Imazins via Getty Images)ImaZins via Getty ImagesJung Kook’s managing to make his official solo debut and enlist for his mandatory South Korean military service within six months was already a testament to his ability to conquer and succeed quickly.
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forbes.com | Jeff Benjamin
YEONCHEON-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - JUNE 11: BTS members Jimin and Jungkook discharged from military ... More service as they arrive at Yeoncheon Public Stadium in Yeoncheon-gun, South Korea, on June 11, 2025. (Photo by Hwawon Lee/Anadolu via Getty Images)Anadolu via Getty Images From the moment Jimin swapped his sparkling sequins for camo on December 12, 2023, the BTS superstar has proven that service doesn’t mean silence.
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forbes.com | Jeff Benjamin
RM of BTS attends a discharge ceremony held at the soccer field of Sinbuk-eup Sports Park in ... More Chuncheon-si on June 10, 2025 in Chuncheon, South Korea.
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forbes.com | Jeff Benjamin
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - JUNE 24: V of BTS is seen leaving Gimpo International Airport for CELINE Men's ... More Summer 2023 Fashion Show on June 24, 2022 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins via Getty Images)ImaZins via Getty Images As V began the enlistment process to fulfill his mandatory South Korean military service in late 2023, the BTS superstar continued his ongoing global takeover without skipping a beat.
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forbes.com | Jeff Benjamin
KCON LA 2025 performers 82MAJOR performs during MBC music program 'Show Champion' at MBC Dream ... More Center on May 22, 2024 in Goyang, South Korea. (Photo by MBCPLUS/Imazins via Getty Images)ImaZins via Getty ImagesKCON has long been the barometer for showcasing what’s next in K-pop.
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WELCOME BACK V! 📈📈 https://t.co/5KQLpZqMfj https://t.co/6r1a3YubBu

And as we also welcome back @BTS_twt's RM today, let's take a look at just some of the major accomplishments he pulled off during his enlistment From the award wins to new creative projects, Kim Namjoon is back and his global domination never stops! https://t.co/SB4bLsHuHF

That was crazy