Fans Flood HYBE HQ Following BTS’s Military Discharge, Sparking Backlash

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It could be dangerous.

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Recently, BTS‘s RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook were all discharged from the military. They join J-Hope and Jin as the members who have completed their service, with only Suga remaining.

The HYBE headquarters was swarmed with ARMYs, mostly foreigners, who came to welcome BTS.

According to police estimates, roughly 1,500 fans surrounded the building. Fans began gathering from early in the morning in hopes of catching a glimpse of the members.

On the outer wall of the HYBE building, a banner reading “WE ARE BACK” was displayed: A message set up by HYBE to welcome the returning members after fulfilling their mandatory military service.

Following this crowd, Jimin put out a notice to fans to go home for their safety. Previously, BIG HIT Music has already issued a statement to not attend.

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Korean netizens were in awe of the chaos and potentially dangerous situation.

“There were even more people on the main road across the street, lol.”
“Are they all here to see BTS?”
“What’s going on??”
“That place has been chaotic since yesterday.”
“Is that behind the HYBE building?”
“Weren’t they supposed to be ‘considerate fans’ who don’t follow them around? Guess they’ve lost all restraint now.”
“Sigh.”
“It’s hot out… must be tough. But seriously, do they have to do that? Even the members were pleading with them to just go home.”