BTS’s “00:00 (Zero O’Clock)” Re-Enters Billboard Chart as Jungkook and Jimin Are Discharged: A Midnight Anthem for a New Beginning
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Today marks a historic and emotional moment for BTS fans across the globe. As Jungkook and Jimin officially conclude their military service on June 11, 2025, their return has coincided with the remarkable re-entry of BTS’s poignant 2020 track, “00:00 (Zero O’Clock)”, into the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart — this time climbing to #2, its highest position to date.
This resurgence isn’t just about numbers. It’s a cultural and emotional milestone that signals the beginning of a new era for BTS, and a reaffirmation of the unwavering dedication of their global fanbase, ARMY.
A Song About Resetting — Reborn in 2025
“00:00 (Zero O’Clock)” was originally released on February 21, 2020, as a vocal-line track (Jin, Jimin, V, and Jungkook) on Map of the Soul: 7. Written in part by RM, the song captures the quiet sorrow and hope of a bad day turning into a new one — a metaphor for healing and beginning again.
When it was first released, the song peaked at #8 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart. But now, five years later, and without any new promotion, it has returned to the chart at #2, fueled entirely by fan mobilization.
It also hit #1 on the Worldwide iTunes Songs Chart on June 2, 2025, shortly after BTS released the theme for FESTA 2025, titled “12 o’clock” — a perfect nod to “00:00” and its midnight symbolism.
Discharge Timeline: The Return of the Vocal Line
This emotional resurgence is tightly linked to BTS’s ongoing return from military service. The group has been on a group hiatus since 2022 due to South Korea’s mandatory enlistment requirements. Here's the updated discharge timeline:
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Jin was the first to return, discharged on June 12, 2024.
J-Hope was discharged on October 17, 2024
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RM and V were discharged on June 10, 2025.
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Jungkook and Jimin were discharged today, June 11, 2025
Suga will be discharged on June 21, 2025.
The re-entry of a vocal-line track just as all four vocalists complete their service has been deeply meaningful to fans — almost poetic in timing. ARMY worldwide immediately connected the moment to the emotional essence of “00:00.”
ARMY Reaction: “This Is Not a Coincidence”
Across platforms like Twitter/X, TikTok, Reddit, and Weverse, fans have been celebrating the chart return as a symbolic moment. The hashtags #00:00, #WelcomeBackJimin, #WelcomeBackJungkook, and #BTSFESTA2025 trended worldwide.
One viral tweet read:
“Zero O’Clock climbing the charts just as Jungkook and Jimin come home? This is not a coincidence. This is fate.”
Fans have shared edits, lyric videos, and tribute clips using the song’s comforting lines: “And you’re gonna be happy…” — a lyric many say represents their feelings about BTS’s near return as a full group.
The track also became an emotional anchor in fan-led playlists and countdowns. On Reddit and Weverse, threads flooded with messages of healing, reflection, and anticipation. Many fans expressed hope that BTS will perform “00:00” as a full vocal line during upcoming FESTA events or a future reunion concert.
Global & Korean Media Take Notice
Media outlets in both South Korea and abroad have reported on the resurgence. Korean entertainment news highlighted how the song hit #1 on iTunes worldwide as FESTA 2025 activities ramped up. International sites like Sportskeeda and SoapCentral connected the re-entry to the significance of the vocal line’s return, quoting fans who described it as “a symbolic breath before the full group reunion.”
Reuters and Yonhap covered the fan turnout at the discharge sites — with hundreds waiting outside military bases with banners, lightsticks, and posters reading “The day we become one again.”
Implications for the Industry
🟣 For ARMY
This moment is a reminder of BTS and ARMY’s emotional synergy. “00:00” is more than just a track — it's an anthem of renewal. Its re-entry into the charts feels like a shared reset, with fans looking toward the future with hope, comforted by familiar lyrics.
🟣 For K-Pop
The charting of a five-year-old B-side track shows how powerful K-pop fandoms are. Enlistment-era nostalgia releases and fan-led campaigns are reshaping how long songs can live in the public consciousness. Agencies will likely take note and continue to support emotionally timed comebacks and reissues.
🟣 For Global Pop
This case reflects the growing role of fan mobilization in charting success — especially in the streaming and digital age. With no new MV, no promotions, and no press push, “00:00” reached the top of international platforms simply through ARMY’s love and coordination. It proves once again that pop culture is not just driven by labels, but by the people who carry the music with them.
Midnight Has Struck — and BTS Is Almost Back
As of June 11, 2025, all members of BTS have officially completed their military service. A group comeback, while not yet announced, is now a matter of when — not if.
For now, fans celebrate not just a song, but what it represents:
“A new beginning. A new clock. And the promise that happiness will return.”
And perhaps that’s why “00:00” has never felt more timely.
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