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BTS Shares ‘Rise to Stardom’ Story in Comic Book ‘Fame: Bts’

Heads up, ARMYs! On Friday, January 5, multimedia company TidalWave Comics announced its upcoming comic book about the sensational K-pop juggernaut BTS

Titled FAME: BTS the comic will follow the journey of the septet as they turn from performers to soldiers.

In particular, the 22-page series will feature the supergroup’s transition to enlistment. To note, all seven members—Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook—are currently fulfilling their mandatory military service. 

Jin, the eldest in the group, became the first member to join the army in December 2022. Meanwhile, BTS leader RM and the“maknae” (youngest) line—Jimin, V, and Jungkook—have only enlisted in December 2023.

According to reports, BTS’ story will be a part of the publisher’s FAME series. Said series will introduce the stories of celebrities including singers, actors, and sports stars. Other installments of FAME featured the global stars Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Demi Lovato, One Direction, among others.

FAME: BTS will be released on both print and digital platforms on January 10. Moreover, it will also be available to read via iTunes, Google Play, GlobalComix, and etc.

In July 2023, the supergroup also released their book, Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS. 

BTS’ promise to meet ARMYs in 2025

Although currently inactive, the group behind the hit tracks “On”, “DynamiteandBlood, Sweat & Tearsmade a promise to their global fanbase, ARMYs. Prior to enlisting, the septet already reassured their fans that they will be back together in 2025.

Well, this anticipated reunion is closely coming into reality as members Jin and J-Hope are scheduled to be discharged from the military in 2024. In fact, ARMYs would no longer have to wait much longer as Jin and J-Hope are expected to return by June and October of this year, respectively.

As the new year began, Jin also shared a warm message for ARMYs through a short YouTube video. There, he wished the fans a happy new year and reminded them to remain patient as he will soon complete his mandatory service. “Wait just a little bit more, and you’ll be able to see me,” the singer said.

On the other hand, members Suga, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook will all be discharged by 2025. 

According to the group’s agency, BigHit Music, BTS will resume its full-fledged activities as a full group, once all the members complete their service. 

In September 2023, the label announced that all seven members renewed their contracts with BigHit Music. Notably, this was the second time for the full group to renew their contracts. 

See you in 2025, BTS!

Featured image: BTS in FESTA photos for 2022. Credit: Facebook/BTS

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