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Did BTS Jungkook return to South Korea to meet bestie Chu Eun Woo before military enlistment?

Updated on: 28 July,2025 12:05 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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BTS member Jungkook has reportedly returned to South Korea, despite earlier assumptions that he was in Los Angeles with the rest of BTS working on their comeback album

Did BTS Jungkook return to South Korea to meet bestie Chu Eun Woo before military enlistment?

Jungkook and Cha Eun Woo

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BTS member Jungkook has apparently returned to South Korea, according to various social media posts. The vocalist, who was previously thought to be in Los Angeles with other BTS members for their upcoming album, is now rumored to be in Seoul. Fans speculate that his visit was to meet his close friend, ASTRO member Cha Eun-woo, who is about to begin his mandatory military service.

BTS members have been in Los Angeles for the past two months, working on their highly anticipated comeback album. BTS leader RM (Kim Namjoon) arrived first, followed by the rest of the group. Fans expected all members to be there in Los Angeles until word of Jungkook's appearance in South Korea surfaced online.


Jungkook and Jimin, another BTS member, were discharged from the military two months ago. Both served together, with Jungkook working in the kitchen during his time there. Jimin stated, "The kitchen job is quite challenging. You must manage everything, from merchandise to food preparation.



Here's what the fans think

A fan on social media claimed to have recently seen Jungkook in South Korea. While there is no official proof, supporters assume Jungkook returned to spend time with his best friend Cha Eun-woo prior to conscription. They've been close pals for years, together with Seventeen's Mingyu. This gang of 97-liner idols, born in 1997, has frequently demonstrated their close friendship in public.

Before Jungkook entered in the military last year, Cha Eun-woo gave him a distinctive watch worn by Korean troops. Fans say Jungkook intended to reciprocate by giving Eun-woo a heartfelt send-off before his 18-month deployment began.

All about Cha Eun Woo's enlistment

Cha Eun-woo, regarded as one of the most attractive K-pop stars, is a singer and actor. As a member of ASTRO, he has appeared in popular Korean dramas such as True Beauty, My ID Is Gangnam Beauty, and A Good Day to Be a God. Fans who respect his art and images have expressed their emotions in response to his enlistment. He has even changed his look to a buzz cut for the enlistment, and fans have been reacting to the new look. 

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