[BTS #02] How Military Service Shaped BTS Comebacks – A Timeline of Pause and Power

How BTS members' military service shaped their solo projects, public image, and global comeback strategy. A detailed timeline of enlistments, discharges, and the anticipated OT7 reunion. Table of Contents Introduction Mandatory Military Service: A Pause, Not an End Solo Projects as a Form of Growth A Narrative of Maturity and Return Timed Comebacks and Global Hype Visual Timeline: BTS Military Service & Comeback Conclusion Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Introduction As South Korea’s most influential global artists, BTS faced a national duty that every able-bodied Korean man must fulfill: military service. But for BTS, this was not the end—it was a transformation. Their journey through enlistment, solo projects, and eventual return reveals how military service reshaped not only their careers, but also K-pop history itself. Mandatory Military Service: A Pause, Not an End South Korea mandates that all men serve roughly 18 to 21 months in the mi...