Since BTS' hiatus began in 2022, each member has embarked on a solo journey, exploring new artistic horizons and captivating fans with their individual talents. Here's a comprehensive look at what every member of BTS has been up to during their time away from the group.
Jin
Jin, the first member to enlist, began his military service on December 13th, 2022. But he didn't let that stop him from making waves in the solo scene. On October 28th, 2022, he unveiled his debut solo track, "The Astronaut," a collaboration with Coldplay and Kygo. This song marked his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, a testament to his solo potential. Jin served approximately 18 months of military service and was discharged on June 12th, 2024, becoming a symbol of the group's reunion. Post-enlistment, he seamlessly transitioned back into the public eye, launching the web series "Run Jin" and becoming an ambassador for brands like Jin Ramen and Gucci. He also returned to the studio, releasing the single "I'll Be There" in October 2024, which served as the lead single to his debut EP, "Happy." Jin's solo era continued with the release of his next EP, "Echo," in May 2025, featuring the lead single "Don't Say You Love Me." He capped off his inaugural solo era with the "#RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR," a major 2025 outing that included his first-ever solo shows in the US and beyond.
j-hope
j-hope, the second BTS member to enter the military, began his service in April 2023. Before enlistment, he dropped his debut solo album, "Jack in the Box," in July 2022, a raw and experimental project that showcased his artistic growth. He launched his solo career with a powerful set at Lollapalooza in Chicago, effectively introducing his solo brand to a global audience. j-hope also released the single "on the street" with J. Cole, a reflective track that nodded to his roots as a street dancer. After completing his mandatory military service on October 17th, 2024, he resumed his duties as a Louis Vuitton ambassador and made appearances at events like the 2024 KBO Korean Series. In 2025, he released the digital single "Sweet Dreams," followed by "Mona Lisa" and the GloRilla collab "Killin' It Girl." j-hope then embarked on a massive 2025 solo tour, including arena and stadium shows in the US and a headlining set at Lollapalooza Berlin.
SUGA
SUGA, while Jin and j-hope were blazing the solo trails, quietly built out his Agust D trilogy, culminating in his official debut solo album, "D-DAY," released in April 2023. The project pulled together the raw intensity of his earlier Agust D mixtapes with a more expansive, rock-tinged sound. He took Agust D on the road with the "SUGA | Agust D TOUR," his first-ever solo world tour, which kicked off in New York in April 2023 and wrapped in Seoul in August 2023, making him the first BTS member to complete a full solo arena tour. During his enlistment, SUGA maintained a presence through soundtrack work, production credits, and his long-running talk show "Suchwita."
RM
As BTS' leader, RM used the hiatus to take a breath and turn inward. His first official solo album, "Indigo," was released on December 2nd, 2022, framed as a "diary" of his late '20s. The record stitched together alternative, folk, R&B, and hip-hop textures and a stacked guest list, including Erykah Badu, Anderson. Paak, and Epik High's Tablo. RM didn't mount a formal tour in support of "Indigo." Instead, he appeared in smaller venues, including a Tiny Desk (Home) Concert for NPR, and conversation-driven content, leaning into museum visits, art collaborations, and long-form interviews that highlighted his love of contemporary art and design. In 2023, seeking new inspiration for his next solo album, RM traveled to Spain and began work on a follow-up to "Indigo." His second album, "Right Place, Wrong Person," arrived on May 24th, 2024, during RM's enlistment, marking a further expansion into more stylized sonics. RM enlisted for his mandatory military service on December 11th, 2023, and after completing service in mid-2025, he slipped back into view with thoughtful messages to fans and quiet studio updates before formally re-emerging in the art world: in late 2025, he was announced as a guest curator for "RM x SFMOMA," a major exhibition of works from his personal collection and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art's holdings, set for 2026-2027.
V
If SUGA's solo work leaned into catharsis and RM's into introspection, V's corner of BTS' hiatus was all about mood. He formally stepped into his own spotlight with his debut solo album, "Layover," released on September 8th, 2023. The six-track project was steeped in vintage soul, jazz, and soft pop that highlighted his smoky baritone and old-Hollywood sensibility. V kept busy in the months leading up to enlistment with promotional performances, appearances, and brand work, including high-profile campaigns for Celine and Cartier. He also appeared as a guest vocalist on R&B singer UMI's late 2023 track "wherever u r." V officially began his mandatory service on December 11th, 2023, and was formally discharged on June 10th, 2025. Since being discharged, V has been relatively quiet about any future solo activities, but if "Layover" and 2024 follow-up single "FRI(END)S" are any indication, V has already carved out a distinct, jazz-tinged lane he can keep returning to as his solo story unfolds.
Jimin
Jimin launched his solo era in 2023 with his debut album, "FACE," which arrived on March 24th, 2023. Featuring slick, futuristic production and lyrics that provided a new window into Jimin's thoughts, hopes, and insecurities, the album was a hit with BTS fans and pop lovers alike. "Like Crazy," the album's second single, debuted at the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100, making Jimin the first South Korean solo artist in history to achieve a number one debut. Jimin enlisted for military service on December 12th, 2023, but he wasn't exactly off the map entirely. In late 2023, he shared the fan-dedicated single "Closer Than This." He also released his second solo album, "MUSE," while completing his military service on July 19th, 2024. "MUSE" was crafted in tandem with "FACE" in 2022 and was led by the singles "Smeraldo Garden Marching Band" and "Who." The latter single was a particularly massive moment for Jimin: "Who" broke the record for the fastest solo song by a male artist to sail past the billion-stream mark on Spotify, was the most-streamed song by a Korean act in 2024, and was the longest-charting Billboard Hot 100 solo song by a K-pop soloist this decade. Finally, he starred in the travel reality series "Are You Sure?" alongside bandmate Jung Kook for Disney+ in 2024, which had been filmed throughout Jimin's busy 2023.
Jung Kook
Following the band's break in 2022, Jung Kook wasted no time launching his new era. His first solo single post-hiatus was 2022's "Dreamers," a song included on the 2022 FIFA World Cup soundtrack; he performed the anthemic track at the tournament's opening ceremony in Qatar on November 20th. He kept the momentum going in 2023 with his debut solo effort, "GOLDEN," which highlighted Jung Kook's versatile singing voice and energetic persona. Unlike the other BTS solo projects, which had new singles coming out immediately before album releases, Jung Kook shared a pair of singles months before "GOLDEN" arrived on November 3rd: "Seven" feat. Latto and "3D" feat. Jack Harlow. The project was a crossover hit for the singer, who enlisted a stacked cast of producers and songwriters to work on "GOLDEN" (including Andrew Watt, Cirkut, Blake Slatkin, Diplo, BloodPop, Jon Bellion, and several more). Jung Kook entered the military on December 12th, 2023, the same day as Jimin. And like his bandmates, his time away was marked by pre-recorded efforts, documentary series, and more. His single "Never Let Go" arrived for BTS' 11th anniversary in 2024, he appeared alongside Jimin in the travel reality series "Are You Sure?," and he was the subject of the documentary "Jung Kook: I Am Still." He was discharged with Jimin on June 11th, 2025, and returned to the spotlight as a new ambassador for brands like Chanel and Hublot.
