<p>Jin from BTS shared pictures in military uniform on social media for the first time since he joined the South Korea military service. Jin took to Weverse on Wednesday to post a few photos including selfies. In one of the photos, Jin is seen in his uniform with a mask covering his face.&nbsp;<br />
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In a selfie, Jin looked at the camera giving fans a closer glimpse of his face. He also flashed the victory sign in another picture. Sharing the pictures, Jin wrote, "I'm enjoying my life. I'm posting pictures after getting permission from the military. ARMY, be happy and take care."<br />
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The eldest member of the seven-member boy band BTS, Jin was the first member from the band to join the army. His other bandmates will also subsequently join the army- which is mandatory for all men in South Korea.</p>

<p>Jin's message and photos left the BTS ARMY emotional. A person wrote on Twitter, "Even though he must be soo tired but still took permission from there &amp; came to update us about himself &amp; telling us to be happy &amp; be well. I'm crying. I love you so much Jin."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Update on Jin of <a href="https://twitter.com/BTS_twt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BTS_twt</a>! Jin shared some photos of himself after completing 5 weeks of basic training in the Army via Weverse on Wednesday. "I am doing well. I was permitted to upload these photos by the Army. Stay happy and well Armies," said Jin. We miss you. 🥹 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JIN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JIN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BTSJIN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BTSJIN</a> <a href="https://t.co/hXfxUkRQi6">pic.twitter.com/hXfxUkRQi6</a></p>
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<p>"Jin is proud of all the armys who waited until he posts. Let's continue waiting and not spreading pics that are not posted by Jin," read a comment. "All I'm doing right now is staring at these pictures and crying." "I missed him God I missed him so much. I hope you’re staying warm and healthy," said another fan.</p>

<p>Jin, whose full name is Kim Seok-jin, officially enlisted on December 13, 2022. His bandmates had come to see him off as he joined the a training camp of a front-line army division in Yeoncheon, 60 kilometres north of Seoul.</p>

<p>Earlier this month, Bangtan TV had shared a video message of Jin which was recorded during the filming of the Korean variety show, 'Running Man.' In the video, Jin said, “Hello everyone, this is Jin of BTS. I won’t be a civilian by the time the video is out. But I am here in front of the camera because I wanted to leave you something, even if it is just leaving a message."</p>

<p>"Whenever I am available I wish to share these videos with you. I may not be by your side, but I’ll go looking for you soon, if you just wait a little. I’ll be back soon. That’s all for today. Next time when I have the time, I’ll share another video. That’s all for now," the singer said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Other members -- RM, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook -- will also join the army in due course of time. The group, which debuted in 2013, declared last year that they would reunite as a band again around 2025 following their service commitment. The Bangtan boys have since then attempted to pursue solo music careers.&nbsp;</p>


Jin from BTS shared pictures in military uniform on social media for the first time since he joined the South Korea military service. Jin took to Weverse on Wednesday to post a few photos including selfies.

Jin from BTS shared pictures in military uniform on social media for the first time since he joined the South Korea military service. Jin took to Weverse on Wednesday to post a few photos including selfies. In one of the photos, Jin is seen in his uniform with a mask covering his face. In a selfie, Jin looked at the camera giving fans a closer glimpse of his face. He also flashed the victory sign in another picture. Sharing the pictures, Jin wrote, "I'm enjoying my life. I'm posting pictures after getting permission from the military. ARMY, be happy and take care." The eldest member of the seven-member boy band BTS, Jin was the first member from the band to join the army. His other bandmates will also subsequently join the army- which is mandatory for all men in South Korea. Jin's message and photos left the BTS ARMY emotional. A person wrote on Twitter, "Even though he must be soo tired but still took permission from there & came to update us about himself & telling us to be happy & be well. I'm crying. I love you so much Jin." Update on Jin of @BTS_twt! Jin shared some photos of himself after completing 5 weeks of basic training in the Army via Weverse on Wednesday. "I am doing well. I was permitted to upload these photos by the Army. Stay happy and well Armies," said Jin. We miss you. 🥹 #JIN #BTSJIN pic.twitter.com/hXfxUkRQi6 — KpopHerald (@Kpop_Herald) January 18, 2023 × "Jin is proud of all the armys who waited until he posts. Let's continue waiting and not spreading pics that are not posted by Jin," read a comment. "All I'm doing right now is staring at these pictures and crying." "I missed him God I missed him so much. I hope you’re staying warm and healthy," said another fan. Jin, whose full name is Kim Seok-jin, officially enlisted on December 13, 2022. His bandmates had come to see him off as he joined the a training camp of a front-line army division in Yeoncheon, 60 kilometres north of Seoul. Earlier this month, Bangtan TV had shared a video message of Jin which was recorded during the filming of the Korean variety show, 'Running Man.' In the video, Jin said, “Hello everyone, this is Jin of BTS. I won’t be a civilian by the time the video is out. But I am here in front of the camera because I wanted to leave you something, even if it is just leaving a message." "Whenever I am available I wish to share these videos with you. I may not be by your side, but I’ll go looking for you soon, if you just wait a little. I’ll be back soon. That’s all for today. Next time when I have the time, I’ll share another video. That’s all for now," the singer said. Other members -- RM, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook -- will also join the army in due course of time. The group, which debuted in 2013, declared last year that they would reunite as a band again around 2025 following their service commitment. The Bangtan boys have since then attempted to pursue solo music careers.

Jin from BTS shares first images since joining military service

<p>K-pop boy band BTS bid farewell to their band member Jin as he officially joined the army on December 13.&nbsp;<br />
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Jin's fellow bandmates joined Jin on his way to enlist in the army and posed for photos with him. They even checked out his new buzz cut, which Jin debuted a day earlier on social media.&nbsp;<br />
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The two images were shared on the band's social media pages with the caption, "Our hyung!! Come back safely!! Love you."</p>

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<p>According to reports, Jin will join the 5th Infantry Division recruit training centre in Yeoncheon County of Gyeonggi Province of South Korea.&nbsp;<br />
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Bandmate J-Hope also took to Instagram to write Jin a personal message, sharing photos of them together. J-Hope wrote, “Hyung, be healthy and happy!!! I love you!!!” and added photos of the feast Jin had prepared for them.</p>

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<p>Just a day before his enlisting, Jin took to Weverse to share his new buzz cut. BigHit Music, the agency that manages the band,&nbsp;previously requested that fans refrain from visiting the training center on the day of his enlistment for safety purposes.</p>


K-pop boy band BTS bid farewell to their band member Jin as he officially joined the army on December 13. Jin's fellow bandmates joined Jin on his way to enlist in the army and posed for photos with him.

K-pop boy band BTS bid farewell to their band member Jin as he officially joined the army on December 13. Jin's fellow bandmates joined Jin on his way to enlist in the army and posed for photos with him. They even checked out his new buzz cut, which Jin debuted a day earlier on social media. The two images were shared on the band's social media pages with the caption, "Our hyung!! Come back safely!! Love you." 우리 형 !! 잘 다녀와요!! 💜러뷰💜 pic.twitter.com/ZP6yryv2qe — 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) December 13, 2022 × According to reports, Jin will join the 5th Infantry Division recruit training centre in Yeoncheon County of Gyeonggi Province of South Korea. Bandmate J-Hope also took to Instagram to write Jin a personal message, sharing photos of them together. J-Hope wrote, “Hyung, be healthy and happy!!! I love you!!!” and added photos of the feast Jin had prepared for them. View this post on Instagram A post shared by jhope (@uarmyhope) × Just a day before his enlisting, Jin took to Weverse to share his new buzz cut. BigHit Music, the agency that manages the band, previously requested that fans refrain from visiting the training center on the day of his enlistment for safety purposes.

BTS gives a sweet send-off as Jin joins the army

<p>BTS member Jin, also known as Kim Seok Jin is all set for his mandatory military service. &nbsp;Before joining the South Korean army, the singer debuted his new buzz cut on social media much to the delight of his fans.<br />
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Jin shared photographs of himself on the Weverse fan group wearing his most recent outfit in accordance with military regulations. He opted for a buzz cut and was dressed simply in a black T-shirt.&nbsp;<br />
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The singer had revealed in November that he would be enlisted into the army on December 13. Accirding to reports, Jin will be at the recruit training facility in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi-do, where he will undergo a five-week training. He will be assigned to the army's front-line unit once his training is complete.&nbsp;</p>

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🐹 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Even cuter than I thought<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheAstronaut?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheAstronaut</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%EB%B0%A9%ED%83%84%EC%86%8C%EB%85%84%EB%8B%A8%EC%A7%84?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#방탄소년단진</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BTS_twt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BTS_twt</a> <a href="https://t.co/Uedp99Qh1D">pic.twitter.com/Uedp99Qh1D</a></p>
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<p>Jin will be in military service for about 18 months and his other bandmates RM, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook will follow him eventually. The band&nbsp;won't meet again until 2025 - until they all complete&nbsp;their required military service.&nbsp;<br />
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BTS's management company BigHit Music issued a statement regarding Jin's military duty. The statement read, "Jin will fulfill his required time with the military by enlisting in the army. Please note that we will not be holding any kind of official event on the day of his recruitment."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The entrance ceremony is a time to be observed by military personnel and their families only. In order to prevent any issues that might occur from crowding, we ask fans to please refrain from visiting the site. Instead, we ask you to keep your heartwarming words of support and farewell in your hearts. We ask for your continued love and support for Jin until he finishes his military service and comes back. Our company will also strive to provide every support he needs during this time," it ended.&nbsp;<br />
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Just before joining the military services, Jin also made his debut as a solo artist in October and released the song 'The Astronaut'.&nbsp;</p>


BTS member Jin, also known as Kim Seok Jin is all set for his mandatory military service. Before joining the South Korean army, the singer debuted his new buzz cut on social media much to the delight of his fans.

BTS member Jin, also known as Kim Seok Jin is all set for his mandatory military service. Before joining the South Korean army, the singer debuted his new buzz cut on social media much to the delight of his fans. Jin shared photographs of himself on the Weverse fan group wearing his most recent outfit in accordance with military regulations. He opted for a buzz cut and was dressed simply in a black T-shirt. The singer had revealed in November that he would be enlisted into the army on December 13. Accirding to reports, Jin will be at the recruit training facility in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi-do, where he will undergo a five-week training. He will be assigned to the army's front-line unit once his training is complete. 221211 Jin on Weverse 🐹 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Even cuter than I thought#TheAstronaut #Jin #방탄소년단진 @BTS_twt pic.twitter.com/Uedp99Qh1D — All for Jin (@jinnieslamp) December 11, 2022 × Jin will be in military service for about 18 months and his other bandmates RM, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook will follow him eventually. The band won't meet again until 2025 - until they all complete their required military service. BTS's management company BigHit Music issued a statement regarding Jin's military duty. The statement read, "Jin will fulfill his required time with the military by enlisting in the army. Please note that we will not be holding any kind of official event on the day of his recruitment." "The entrance ceremony is a time to be observed by military personnel and their families only. In order to prevent any issues that might occur from crowding, we ask fans to please refrain from visiting the site. Instead, we ask you to keep your heartwarming words of support and farewell in your hearts. We ask for your continued love and support for Jin until he finishes his military service and comes back. Our company will also strive to provide every support he needs during this time," it ended. Just before joining the military services, Jin also made his debut as a solo artist in October and released the song 'The Astronaut'.

BTS' Jin joins military service, debuts his buzz cut look on social media