On May 24, 2025, BTS' Jungkook made waves across social media platforms after images of him at South Korea’s Gimpo International Airport surfaced on the internet. The Standing Next To You vocalist was reportedly seen with his manager at the airport. Jungkook was spotted days before his military discharge, scheduled for June 2025.
Fans of BTS' Jungkook were delighted to see him at the airport. Consequently, his fans flooded the internet with their anticipation for the idol’s new music or other projects after his upcoming military discharge.
One user on X commented:
“What if it's for a new song. What if it's for Justin Bieber album. What if it's for jhope tour. I'm going nuts. He soooooooooo cuteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee HIS EYES HAVE A SAFE FLIGHT JUNGKOOK”
Fans excited as BTS' Jungkook was spotted at Gimpo International Airport
Many other fans reacted to BTS' Jungkook’s viral airport pictures. While some said that they can’t wait for the idol’s return, others seemed curious about his upcoming plans.
“Jeon Jungkook is back, the king is back omg,” a fan commented.
“Can’t wait for the return of the Main Pop Boy,” a fan commented.
“Now this is getting sus. First, jimin and now jungkook. Why is this suddenly becoming too often especially their comeback is getting near,” a fan commented.
“Jjks we’re so back, our king era is coming Now the world is a live,” stated an admirer.
Some referred to the idol as king, while others claimed something is cooking, in reference to Jungkook’s future projects.
“Omg wait ...good morning So Jungkook was seen earlier at the Gimpo airport with his favorite manager Gimpo airport is used for shorter flights Aaaaa Jungkook my love, u look SO SEXY that's such a cool outfit, you look so HOT omfg,” wrote another fan.
“Jungkook?!!! did not expect to see JK till June. This is so exciting Jungkook is cooking something. Can't wait to hear about it. JK is looking so cool,” wrote another fan.
“As he is with his manager Jungkook will perhaps shoot something for the return in June?,” a fan commented.
Jeon Jungkook will be released from the military in June 2025
Jeon Jungkook joined compulsory South Korean military service in December 2023. He is set to be discharged from his service in June this year, alongside his bandmates, namely Jimin, V, Namjoon, and SUGA.
As of now, Kim Seokjin and Jung Hoseok are the only two group members who have finished their respective military duties. Both of them were discharged in 2024.
At the airport, Jeon Jungkook was seen sporting a distressed, zipped, faded grey sweatshirt with a black cap and shorts. He was also carrying a black sling bag with him. The idol had covered his face with a black mask.