Two of BTS’s biggest stars, RM and V, have officially wrapped up their mandatory military service in South Korea—and fans couldn’t contain their excitement, even though their agency asked them to stay away. RM spent his time in the military band, while V served in the Special Duty Team. Their discharge marks the start of BTS’s long-awaited reunion, with the rest of the group set to return soon too.

Editor’s Note: For BTS fans (aka the ARMY), this is a huge deal—it’s the first step toward the group getting back together after their military hiatus. South Korea requires all able-bodied men to serve, so their enlistment was inevitable, but now the countdown to their full comeback is on. The fan turnout, despite warnings, just shows how much excitement there is for what’s next.