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BTS January 2025 Updates! Monthly Recap : What’s New?

Writer's picture: Manar AlyManar Aly

A new chapter begins, yet BTS remains ever present! 2024 was a year of transition for BTS, some members embarked on their military service while others completed theirs and returned to work.


방탄소년단 (BTS)
방탄소년단 (BTS)

Despite the changes, one thing remained constant to the seven members :

« their unwavering connection with ARMYs »


Now that we’ve stepped into February, let’s take a look at everything that happened in January 2025!


 

Jimin: A Heartfelt Message for ARMY



Jimin took to Weverse to share an emotional update with fans, expressing how challenging military life can be but also how much he is learning. He gave glimpses into his daily routine, thoughts, and dreams for the future, ending with a heartfelt New Year's wish for ARMY.




 

Suga: A Mysterious Outing That Took Over Social Media


Suga and Jimin made headlines at the end of January when their signatures were spotted at the Japanese restaurant « Sanro », sparking speculation about when they dined there.



Earlier in the month, a fan account on (formerly Twitter) reported seeing Suga at Apgujeong Rodeo around 7:10 PM KST. The lucky fan described him wearing a black cap, a black short-padded jacket, and a white mask, yet despite the disguise, his bright smile was unmistakable.



 

Jungkook: A New Update with A Surprise From Bam!


At the beginning of January, Jungkook posted a short message on Weverse to reassure his fans, ARMYs, that he was doing well.

He asked how they were, shared his best wishes, and said he felt overwhelmed because he missed them so much.



Jungkook, who famously deleted his personal Instagram months ago, reappeared on his dog's account with an adorable clip of Bam playing with him. he video quickly went viral, racking up over 80K comments as fans flooded the post with messages about how much they miss him.




 

J-Hope: New Music, A Tour, and Paris Takeover!



J-Hope thrilled ARMY with a major Instagram update about his upcoming tour and new music. BTS members Jin and RM showed their support by commenting on his post, making fans even more excited.




On January 23, J-Hope flew to Paris to perform at « Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes » at

La Paris La Défense Arena, becoming the second BTS member to appear on

French TV as the first being Jin.



Even French President Emmanuel Macron showed his support for the event, making it an unforgettable moment for J-Hope and ARMY alike. To know more about happened don't forget to read this article!


 

Jin: Lunar New Year and a Special Promise


Jin updated his Spotify profile on January 30 and took to Weverse to greet ARMY

with a warm Lunar New Year message. He shared that he spent the holiday with his family, enjoyed rice cake soup, and gave New Year's money to his nephews. Jin also mentioned that he has been working hard for the past three weeks and asked fans to wait a little longer, hinting at something to come.




He also recorded a video wishing everyone a Happy Korean New Year, once again connecting with ARMY in a heartfelt way.





 

RM: Becoming a Sergeant and Looking Forward to June!



RM shared a personal message on Weverse about his time in the military. He asked fans how their Lunar New Year was and mentioned that he had rice cake soup. He also talked about turning 32 in Korean age and becoming Sergeant Kim Namjoon. He said it felt strange but also proud.


He remembered when people told him that 25 years would feel like a long time, but now he’s realizing how quickly time passes. He even jokes that he tells his juniors,

"26 years, my friend!"

RM reassured fans that he’s staying active, playing instruments, working out, and getting ready for his return.


He mentioned June 10 and said he’ll be smiling by then, with just four more months to go until his comeback.



"June 10th is coming... I'll be laughing by then. Just four more months to go!"


His words reflect both nostalgia and anticipation, as he counts down to his long-awaited return.





 

Taehyung: Training Hard and Supporting Artists



V or Taehyung has been diligently training, and his updates are always reassuring for ARMY.

Despite his demanding schedule, he found time to share music on his Instagram stories, continuing his tradition of supporting fellow artists. His kindness and humility remain an inspiration to all.



 

With some members closer to discharge and others still deep in military service,

BTS remains as present as ever in fans' lives. Whether through heartfelt

messages, social media updates, or unexpected appearances, they continue to

remind ARMY of their love and dedication



And just like that, January has ended, what surprises will February bring ?




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