Hundreds of fans gathered in the early morning hours to catch a glimpse of K-pop superstars Jimin and Jung Kook, the latest and final members of BTS to be discharged from South Korea’s mandatory military service. The pair wore their military uniforms Wednesday, saluted and addressed fans who had assembled to see them after their discharge.

Jung Kook thanked the journalists and fans who traveled to see him and Jimin and acknowledged how different it was to be back in the spotlight. “Actually, it’s been so long since I’ve been in front of cameras, and I didn’t even put on makeup, so I’m a bit embarrassed,” he said. “I don’t know what to say.”

Members RM and V were discharged Tuesday in Chuncheon City as about 200 fans cheered.

Supporters traveled from around the world to the public sports ground where the meet-and-greet took place Wednesday. Color-wrapped buses bearing BTS members’ faces lined the streets while red and yellow balloons floated above, and a decorated food truck provided free coffee and water, adding to the festive atmosphere.

V thanked fans Tuesday for their patience in waiting for him and RM’s return and teased the band’s reunion. “If you can just wait a little bit longer, we will return with a really amazing performance.”

The seven singers plan to reunite as a group sometime in 2025 after they finish their service.

Suga is fulfilling his duty as a social service agent, an alternative form of military service. He will be discharged later this month. Jin, the oldest BTS member, was discharged in June 2024. J-Hope was discharged in October.

Lamb makes Oprah’s book club, again: For her next book club pick, Oprah Winfrey is highlighting an author she has praised even before she had a book club. Winfrey announced Tuesday that she has chosen Wally Lamb’s new novel, “The River Is Waiting,” the story of a father torn by grief and guilt. It’s the third time she has selected a Lamb book.

“I’ve had four phone conversations with Ms. Winfrey,” Lamb said in a statement, remembering how she called to praise his debut novel, “She’s Come Undone,” upon its release in 1992. Five years later, she phoned with the news that “She’s Come Undone” was her latest book club pick. In 1998, Winfrey picked Lamb’s “I Know This Much Is True,” his second novel.

Author Forsyth dies: Frederick Forsyth, the British author of “The Day of the Jackal” and other bestselling thrillers, has died after a brief illness, his literary agent said Monday. He was 86. Jonathan Lloyd, his agent, said Forsyth died at home Monday.

Forsyth served as a Royal Air Force pilot before becoming a foreign correspondent. He covered the attempted assassination of Charles de Gaulle in 1962, which provided inspiration for “The Day of the Jackal.” He wrote more than 25 books including “The Afghan,” “The Kill List,” “The Dogs of War” and “The Fist of God.”

June 12 birthdays: Singer Roy Harper is 84. Actor Roger Aaron Brown is 76. Actor Sonia Manzano is 75. Musician Junior Brown is 73. Actor Timothy Busfield is 68. Singer Meredith Brooks is 67. Rapper Grandmaster Dee is 63. Comedian Finesse Mitchell is 53. Actor Dave Franco is 40. Singer Chris Young is 40.