On the 19th (KST), BTS delivered a spectacular performance as the headliner of the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival. Notably, immediately after the festival wrapped up, the members quickly returned to South кσяєα overnight without taking a break. The move seemed to show that BTS was making the most of their remaining short break before entering a packed schedule from the end of this month, especially next month when the South αмєяι¢αn leg of their tour officially begins.
Arriving at Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 20th, SUGA kept his airport fashion simple with black pants and a T-shirt. V followed behind in a polished look, pairing wide-leg jeans with a red T-shirt and a wнιтe jacket, along with his curly blond hair and scholarly-looking glαѕѕes. кσяєαn media even described V as a “textbook example of a handsome man.”
Jimin caught attention with a stylish outfit consisting of black pants and a windbreaker, while Jin kept things simple in a tracksuit, showing off his striking bare face. j-hope opted for black pants and a light green jacket, while RM went for a casual look with a gray zip-up jacket.
Despite just going through a fairly exhausting journey between continents and potentially getting little sleep, the members were generally energetic and repeatedly responded to reporters’ greetings at the airport.
However, the most notable detail was quickly spotted by ARMY through videos and photos: one familiar face was мιѕѕιиg from the returning lineup — Jungkook!
At first, some fans thought Jungkook might have arrived at the airport earlier or been mixed in with the group because he often wears dark-colored outfits, similar to the managers and security guards accompanying them. However, the truth was that Jungkook was nowhere to be seen at Incheon Airport alongside the other six members. According to a Dispatch reporter, Jungkook would not be returning to South кσяєα with the rest of BTS that day because he had an individual schedule.
The brief update immediately left fans curious about what the idol was doing on his own in the U.S. Some ARMY began speculating that he could be preparing for a collaboration project or some kind of solo content. Others suggested that Jungkook might simply be enjoying a personal trip and making the most of the remaining 10 days before BTS enters its busy schedule in October.
Discussions among fans have only continued to heat up: "Glad they’re back safely; wishing Jungkook a smooth schedule and safe return", "Individual schedule omg. the bunny is nowhere to be found", "Individual schedule omg that's what means cooking", "Maybe he’s taking a bike solo trip before October", "Hardworking Kook. JUNGKOOK'S SOLO PROJECT IS COMING?!", "In my head, all I can think of is Balenciaga, Chrome Hearts…", "Excited for whatever he’s cooking omg", "Only 10 days left before the next leg of the tour and Jungkook already has a mystery schedule… I’m seated", "What if Jungkook is just staying in the U.S. for a little personal trip?",...
