Jungkook lights up J-Hope¡¯s concert stage 2 days after military discharge, BTS proudly watches on; ARMYs go wild over Hopekook collab
Jungkook made a surprise return to the stage just two days after his military discharge, joining J-Hope for a powerful Hopecook performance during BTS¡¯ 12th anniversary concert. Suga also made his first public appearance after months, while the rest of the members lit up the VIP area with cheers and support.
It¡¯s been a BTS Festa to remember. Exactly three years since RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook announced their group hiatus, the members are back together¡ªand in full force. All seven reunited at J-Hope¡¯s Hope on the Street World Tour finale in Seoul, marking their 12th anniversary with a moment fans had been waiting years for. And the biggest surprise? Jungkook performed. Yup. Just two days after his military discharge!
Jungkook lights up J-Hope¡¯s final concert
Dressed in a sleek black overshirt layered over a white tee, blue jeans, and boots, Jungkook brought the house down with his global hit Seven from his debut solo album, Golden. His vocals were crisp, his moves effortless, and his confidence unmatched. He was joined by J-Hope for Latto's rap part.
Then came another performance that sent ARMYs into a frenzy¡ªI Wonder, performed alongside J-Hope. The two delivered an unforgettable stage, oozing synergy, power, and joy. It wasn¡¯t just a performance; it was a moment etched into BTS history, which has fans envisioning the power a full OT7 world tour will have on pop culture.
JUNGKOOK PERFORMING SEVEN??pic.twitter.com/IHOn0rY67d
¡ª ?? (@archivekukk) June 13, 2025
[FULL] Jungkook joining J-hope for ¡°i wonder¡¡± live! pic.twitter.com/m04ClxhyzR
¡ª bts memeories? (@btsmemeories) June 13, 2025
ARMYs react to Jungkook x J-Hope
It was the moment fans had been waiting for with bated breath¡ªand when it finally came, they didn¡¯t hold back. Social media instantly lit up with emotional reactions, fan edits, and heartwarming messages as ARMY celebrated the long-awaited return of the Bangtan boys, capped off by a powerful J-Hope x Jungkook collab on stage.
One fan wrote, "AND HE IS HITTING THE STAGE AFTER 18 MONTHS. AND HE GOT DISCHARGED FROM THE MILITARY JUST 2 DAYS AGO. JEON JUNGKOOK, THE MAN YOU ARE."
AND HE IS HITTING THE STAGE AFTER 18 MONTHS. AND HE GOT DISCHARGED FROM MILITARY JUST 2 DAYS AGO. JEON JUNGKOOK THE MAN YOU ARE. pic.twitter.com/yliVP9Tf4H
¡ª Tan??BTS REUNION (@jjksyoongs) June 13, 2025
Another wrote, "I just had the biggest smile on the whole time. Jungkook is so back!!!!!!"
I just had the biggest smile on the whole time, Jungkook is so back!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/XwaH28is3j
¡ª Golden JK Universe (@GoldenJKUnivers) June 13, 2025
"HOPEKOOK HOLDING HANDS IN THE BIG YEAR OF 2025," one mentioned.
HOPEKOOK HOLDING HANDS IN THE BIG YEAR OF 2025 pic.twitter.com/XKkPY32W6y
¡ª ? (ia) (@hopekookfolder) June 13, 2025
Check out more reactions below:
HOPEKOOK BIG HUG IN 2025 OH MY GOD GUYS WE'VE COME SO FAR ???? pic.twitter.com/zqYc13PmiV
¡ª ? (ia) (@hopekookfolder) June 13, 2025
jungkook¡¯s smile at armys¡¯ screams pls he missed this so much ??? pic.twitter.com/NzKJLFVI98
¡ª ajk? (@archiveforJK) June 13, 2025
'I was super nervous': Jungkook
Fans had been hoping for a full group moment during the tour¡¯s final show, but no one expected Jungkook, just two days post-military discharge, to completely steal the stage. Before the performance, Jungkook admitted, ¡°I was super nervous backstage¡ it¡¯s been 1 year and 6 months, right? I really missed you, seriously.¡± His words reflected just how meaningful the moment was for him. J-Hope, clearly moved, responded, ¡°Our Jungkook is actually here because he wanted to be here for the final concert! I am touched that he came.¡± To that, Jungkook sweetly replied, ¡°I¡¯m so glad you let me. It¡¯s an honour for me as well.¡±
?: i was super nervous backstage. it¡¯s been 1yr & 6months, right? i really missed you, seriously
¡ª jungkook admirer? (@dreamjeons) June 13, 2025
??: our jungkook actually is here because he wanted to be here for the final concert!
??: i am touched for him coming here
?: i¡¯m so glad you let me, it¡¯s an honor for me as well pic.twitter.com/J7mFj4QsWb
Suga attends J-Hope's concert with members
Suga made his first public appearance since last year¡¯s DUI controversy at the concert alongside fellow members V, RM, Jimin, and Jin in the VIP section. Yoongi was spotted holding an ARMY Bomb, quietly showing support, while the others were visibly cheering and enjoying the show.
Yoongi bobbing his head to the music and enjoying himself ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? pic.twitter.com/FpB5ELTeKv
¡ª Min Suga HQ? (@MINSUGAHQ) June 13, 2025
Meanwhile, Taejin and Taekook¡¯s unhinged antics from the concert have hijacked social media feeds, with fans losing it over the chaos, crackhead energy, and peak BTS behavior we¡¯ve all missed.
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