<p>BTS member J-Hope has almost completed his military service in South Korea and his fans are now counting the days for him to get discharged. The singer recently took to Weverse to mark the 30-day countdown to his military discharge scheduled for October 17, 2024.<br />
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The post led to excitement amongst his fans as they expressed happiness over his impending return to civilian life.<br />
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<strong>What did J-Hope say</strong><br />
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The BTS member began by writing in Korean, as translated by a fan page on X, "One month, exactly 30 days left to go! All that time flew by, but I'm already reminiscing about it, I guess I grew pretty fond of everything here. I've been packing, giving away some of the gear I came to cherish, and my locker's starting to look a bit empty."<br />
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He posted a mirror selfie along with the post which further said, "And that's when the feeling really starts to sink in. I look back, and it all comes flooding back, those early days when I was nervous and tense and didn't know what I know now... that everything would be just fine (even the sound of the locker screeching open was triggering)."</p>

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hobi: one month, exactly 30 days left to go!<br />
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<p>J-Hope then said, "These days, I look at the new recruits who are just starting out, and I can read their minds. It reminds me a bit of myself, so I find it kind of cute... sigh... I can't stop my emotions from taking over these strong Emotions with a capital E... well, I'm proud of myself! I made it! I say all this, and I'm writing this from my bed, haha. I really am one of those* 'so-close-to-being-discharged-sergeants'. Having the holiday (chuseok) off is pretty nice!! A full day to properly rest!"<br />
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He concluded with, “Alright that was a lot but I wanted to come on here and say I hope you had a joyful chuseok... isn't it crazy it happens to be the day I start the 30-day countdown?? While everyone's peacefully winding down with family, the butterfly in my heart is fluttering around to no end.”</p>

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<p><strong>ARMY reacts&nbsp;</strong><br />
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BTS fans, popularly known as ARMY, expressed joy over J-Hope's post. An X user tweeted in response, "CAN'T WAIT FOR HIM TO BE BACK ALREADY..." Another said, "His letter is so lovely... but his pic..."&nbsp;<br />
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Someone also said, "It was a wonderful letter..." Another fan tweeted, “Thank you for your wonderful translations. His heartfelt expressions and gutfelt emotions come across so clearly. Appreciate the time you spend… it means so much...”<br />
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All members of the BTS band are serving in the military - which is mandatory for all men above 18 in South Korea. Jin, the oldest member of BTS, was discharged from military duty in June 2024. J-Hope will be the next to get discharged.&nbsp;<br />
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Suga, the third BTS member to join the military, started his service in September 2023. The rest of the members – RM, Jimin, Kim Taehyung (aka V), and Jungkook – are also serving in the South Korean military.&nbsp;</p>


BTS member J-Hope has almost completed his military service in South Korea and his fans are now counting the days for him to get discharged. The singer recently took to Weverse to mark the 30-day countdown to his military discharge scheduled for October 17, 2024.

BTS member J-Hope has almost completed his military service in South Korea and his fans are now counting the days for him to get discharged. The singer recently took to Weverse to mark the 30-day countdown to his military discharge scheduled for October 17, 2024. The post led to excitement amongst his fans as they expressed happiness over his impending return to civilian life. What did J-Hope say The BTS member began by writing in Korean, as translated by a fan page on X, "One month, exactly 30 days left to go! All that time flew by, but I'm already reminiscing about it, I guess I grew pretty fond of everything here. I've been packing, giving away some of the gear I came to cherish, and my locker's starting to look a bit empty." He posted a mirror selfie along with the post which further said, "And that's when the feeling really starts to sink in. I look back, and it all comes flooding back, those early days when I was nervous and tense and didn't know what I know now... that everything would be just fine (even the sound of the locker screeching open was triggering)." weverse 240917 hobi: one month, exactly 30 days left to go! all that time flew by but i'm already reminiscing about it, guess i grew pretty fond of everything here. i've been packing, giving away some of the gear i came to cherish, and my locker's starting to look a bit empty pic.twitter.com/PSqLWHjkSH — 「 claire ⁷ 」 (@btstranslation7) September 17, 2024 × J-Hope then said, "These days, I look at the new recruits who are just starting out, and I can read their minds. It reminds me a bit of myself, so I find it kind of cute... sigh... I can't stop my emotions from taking over these strong Emotions with a capital E... well, I'm proud of myself! I made it! I say all this, and I'm writing this from my bed, haha. I really am one of those* 'so-close-to-being-discharged-sergeants'. Having the holiday (chuseok) off is pretty nice!! A full day to properly rest!" He concluded with, “Alright that was a lot but I wanted to come on here and say I hope you had a joyful chuseok... isn't it crazy it happens to be the day I start the 30-day countdown?? While everyone's peacefully winding down with family, the butterfly in my heart is fluttering around to no end.” Also read: Sean "Diddy" Combs arrested after grand jury indictment in sex abuse case ARMY reacts BTS fans, popularly known as ARMY, expressed joy over J-Hope's post. An X user tweeted in response, "CAN'T WAIT FOR HIM TO BE BACK ALREADY..." Another said, "His letter is so lovely... but his pic..." Someone also said, "It was a wonderful letter..." Another fan tweeted, “Thank you for your wonderful translations. His heartfelt expressions and gutfelt emotions come across so clearly. Appreciate the time you spend… it means so much...” All members of the BTS band are serving in the military - which is mandatory for all men above 18 in South Korea. Jin, the oldest member of BTS, was discharged from military duty in June 2024. J-Hope will be the next to get discharged. Suga, the third BTS member to join the military, started his service in September 2023. The rest of the members – RM, Jimin, Kim Taehyung (aka V), and Jungkook – are also serving in the South Korean military.

BTS's J-Hope begins countdown ahead of military discharge, treats fans with a mirror selfie

<p>BigHit Music, the agency that manages K-pop band BTS, has announced that the remaining four members of the popular boy band have initiated their military enlistment as well. Jin,&nbsp;Suga and J-Hope have already been enlisted. Now RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook too are headed towards military enlistment.&nbsp;<br />
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A fresh statement issued by the South Korean music label on Wednesday morning stated, “Hello. This is BIGHIT Music. We would like to inform our fans that RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook have initiated the military enlistment process. The artists are preparing to fulfill their military service duties. We will inform you of further updates in the due course. We ask you for your continued love and support for RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook until they complete their military service and safely return. Our company will spare no effort in providing support for our artists. Thank you.”</p>

<p><strong>ARMY reacts to BTS members' enlistment</strong><br />
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Several BTS ARMY members took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their disappointment. They did acknowledge that the decision was inevitable. One user wrote, “Me sad that joon, tae, jimin and jk are enlisting but remembering this is the end of bighit enlistment notice era.”&nbsp;<br />
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Another posted, "The next "hello this is bighit music" announcement will be jin finishing his service." “BIGHIT is actually sick asf for announcing enlistment right after concerts,” wrote a third one. Another user posted, “It is just a pre-notice, we still have a lot of time together.”<br />
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<strong>BTS break for mandatory military service</strong><br />
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South Korean men between the ages of 18 and 28 have to compulsorily serve in the military for 20 months. The band took a break in 2021 to complete the mandatory military service and pursue their solo careers as singers. Jin and J-Hope, who started their military enlistment last year, will conclude the same in 2025. Suga began his military enlistment earlier this year. The boy band is expected to regroup in 2025.</p>


BigHit Music, the agency that manages K-pop band BTS, has announced that the remaining four members of the popular boy band have initiated their military enlistment as well.

BigHit Music, the agency that manages K-pop band BTS, has announced that the remaining four members of the popular boy band have initiated their military enlistment as well. Jin, Suga and J-Hope have already been enlisted. Now RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook too are headed towards military enlistment. A fresh statement issued by the South Korean music label on Wednesday morning stated, “Hello. This is BIGHIT Music. We would like to inform our fans that RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook have initiated the military enlistment process. The artists are preparing to fulfill their military service duties. We will inform you of further updates in the due course. We ask you for your continued love and support for RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook until they complete their military service and safely return. Our company will spare no effort in providing support for our artists. Thank you.” ARMY reacts to BTS members' enlistment Several BTS ARMY members took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their disappointment. They did acknowledge that the decision was inevitable. One user wrote, “Me sad that joon, tae, jimin and jk are enlisting but remembering this is the end of bighit enlistment notice era.” Another posted, "The next "hello this is bighit music" announcement will be jin finishing his service." “BIGHIT is actually sick asf for announcing enlistment right after concerts,” wrote a third one. Another user posted, “It is just a pre-notice, we still have a lot of time together.” BTS break for mandatory military service South Korean men between the ages of 18 and 28 have to compulsorily serve in the military for 20 months. The band took a break in 2021 to complete the mandatory military service and pursue their solo careers as singers. Jin and J-Hope, who started their military enlistment last year, will conclude the same in 2025. Suga began his military enlistment earlier this year. The boy band is expected to regroup in 2025.

Remaining four members of BTS to be enlisted in military service soon, announces BigHit Music

<p>The mandatory military service in South Korea has suddenly become one of the hot topics of conversation as K-pop singer and BTS member Jung Ho-seok, more popular by his stage-name J-Hope, became the second member of the boy band to enter the mandatory military service on Tuesday (April 18). In December last year, Kim Seok-jin or Jin, the eldest of the group at 30, had become the first BTS member to enlist as an active duty soldier. Earlier in June 2022, BTS had announced that owing to upcoming conscriptions of band members, the group will go on a hiatus. The members will eventually reunite in 2025. Jin and J-Hope are only two of the personalities in the East Asian country who have had to put their successful professions on hold to fulfill their mandatory military service.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In South Korea, military service of 18 to 21 months is compulsory for physically fit men aged between 18 and 35, though there have been rare exemptions. So how did military service come to be mandatory in South Korea? When did it come into existence? We answer your every question.</p>

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<h2><strong>History of conscription in South Korea</strong></h2>

<p>After Japanese surrendered at the end of World War II, Korea was divided into two occupation zones, with the northern part occupied by Soviet Union and the southern part occupied by the United States. The two world powers were unable to come to agreement on a joint trusteeship, and the two Koreas as they currently stand came into being: the Soviet-aligned Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the America-aligned FNirst Republic of Korea, with both claiming the full control of the peninsula. These are what we know today as North Korea and South Korea, respectively.</p>

<p>Conscription was enshrined in the South Korean constitution right from the beginning. Article 39 reads, "All citizens shall have the duty of national defence under the conditions as prescribed by Act." But it was only in 1957 that it became mandatory.</p>

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<p>The duration of the service was initially set at 30 months but has since been reduced to between 18 and 21 months. Since its establishment, mandatory military service has been a constant and integral aspect of Korean society. It was partly borne out of the need to defend against North Korean aggression as the war between the two countries is technically still going on.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There have been several changes to the criteria for exemption or deferment from military service over the years. Sole breadwinners of their family or those with exceptional talents in certain areas, such as sports or music, may be exempted or have their service period shortened.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mandatory military service is popularly considered a rite of passage for young men in South Korea and has played a crucial role in maintaining the country's national defence.</p>

<h2><strong>How does conscription work?</strong></h2>

<p>After turning 19 years old according to the Korean age system (read it up, it's rather interesting), all South Korean men are required to undergo a thorough medical examination to determine their eligibility for military service. The results of the exam can lead to three possible outcomes. If the individual is deemed healthy, they are required to serve in the armed forces. Those who are found not to be in good physical condition are considered unsuitable for military service and may instead perform civil service in public institutions. Finally, individuals who have physical or psychological conditions that prevent them from serving in any capacity may be exempted from service altogether.</p>

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<h2><strong>Controversies and scandals</strong></h2>

<p>There are opponents of South Korean conscription. There have been exemptions, and not all of them have had to do with the person not being fit to serve. The exemption system was installed in 1973 by then-president Park Chung-hee, aimed at artists and athletes with considerable achievements. Son Heung-min, a South Korean footballer playing with Tottenham Hotspur, was exempted from the full service after the national team won the gold medal at the 2018's Asian Games, but still had to serve a shorter service.</p>

<p>It is also something of a taboo not to serve. If somebody is found to have evaded conscription, they are sometimes looked at with scorn and suspicion. Many companies require military service in the candidates' CVs when hiring.</p>

<p>Many also successfully end up evading conscription. Pop singer Yoo Seung-jun became a naturalised US citizen in 2002 just before his military service draft. South Korean government deemed this an act of desertion and subsequently deported him, banning him from returning to the country permanently. The ban was lifted later.</p>

<p>There was talk of BTS members being exempted too, with their fans saying that the group had made significant contributions to the promotion of the Korean culture. But the stars themselves expressed willingness to enlist, something that is expected in the country from upstanding citizens.</p>

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<h2><strong>Conscientious objections and impact</strong></h2>

<p>Apart from the wider controversies in the practice of conscription, there are also many conscientious objectors to conscription, as they believe it has caused militarism to seep into the daily life of the country's people. And they have been successful in bringing the government down on its knees on the issue. Until recently, all able-bodied men were required to serve about two years in the military or face criminal penalties, including imprisonment. However, for those who objected to serving on ethical or religious grounds, there was no legal alternative. This meant that conscientious objectors had to either serve in the military against their beliefs or face punishment.</p>

<p>This practice came under scrutiny by human rights groups and international organisations, including the United Nations, which criticised the country for violating the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion. In 2018, the South Korean Constitutional Court ruled that the government must introduce alternative civilian service for conscientious objectors by the end of 2019. The court stated that punishing conscientious objectors with imprisonment was unconstitutional and a violation of individual rights.</p>

<p>In response, the South Korean government passed a bill in 2019 allowing conscientious objectors to perform alternative service in non-military roles for 36 months. The government also began to review cases of conscientious objectors who had been imprisoned before the law was enacted, with many being released early.</p>

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The mandatory military service in South Korea has suddenly become one of the hot topics of conversation as K-pop singer and BTS member Jung Ho-seok, more popular by his stage-name J-Hope, became the second member of the boy band to enter the mandatory military service on Tuesday (April 18).

The mandatory military service in South Korea has suddenly become one of the hot topics of conversation as K-pop singer and BTS member Jung Ho-seok, more popular by his stage-name J-Hope, became the second member of the boy band to enter the mandatory military service on Tuesday (April 18). In December last year, Kim Seok-jin or Jin, the eldest of the group at 30, had become the first BTS member to enlist as an active duty soldier. Earlier in June 2022, BTS had announced that owing to upcoming conscriptions of band members, the group will go on a hiatus. The members will eventually reunite in 2025. Jin and J-Hope are only two of the personalities in the East Asian country who have had to put their successful professions on hold to fulfill their mandatory military service. In South Korea, military service of 18 to 21 months is compulsory for physically fit men aged between 18 and 35, though there have been rare exemptions. So how did military service come to be mandatory in South Korea? When did it come into existence? We answer your every question. Also Read: I will be back! BTS' J-Hope pens goodbye note before military enlistment, debuts his buzz cut look History of conscription in South Korea After Japanese surrendered at the end of World War II, Korea was divided into two occupation zones, with the northern part occupied by Soviet Union and the southern part occupied by the United States. The two world powers were unable to come to agreement on a joint trusteeship, and the two Koreas as they currently stand came into being: the Soviet-aligned Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the America-aligned FNirst Republic of Korea, with both claiming the full control of the peninsula. These are what we know today as North Korea and South Korea, respectively. Conscription was enshrined in the South Korean constitution right from the beginning. Article 39 reads, "All citizens shall have the duty of national defence under the conditions as prescribed by Act." But it was only in 1957 that it became mandatory. The duration of the service was initially set at 30 months but has since been reduced to between 18 and 21 months. Since its establishment, mandatory military service has been a constant and integral aspect of Korean society. It was partly borne out of the need to defend against North Korean aggression as the war between the two countries is technically still going on. There have been several changes to the criteria for exemption or deferment from military service over the years. Sole breadwinners of their family or those with exceptional talents in certain areas, such as sports or music, may be exempted or have their service period shortened. Mandatory military service is popularly considered a rite of passage for young men in South Korea and has played a crucial role in maintaining the country's national defence. How does conscription work? After turning 19 years old according to the Korean age system (read it up, it's rather interesting), all South Korean men are required to undergo a thorough medical examination to determine their eligibility for military service. The results of the exam can lead to three possible outcomes. If the individual is deemed healthy, they are required to serve in the armed forces. Those who are found not to be in good physical condition are considered unsuitable for military service and may instead perform civil service in public institutions. Finally, individuals who have physical or psychological conditions that prevent them from serving in any capacity may be exempted from service altogether. Controversies and scandals There are opponents of South Korean conscription. There have been exemptions, and not all of them have had to do with the person not being fit to serve. The exemption system was installed in 1973 by then-president Park Chung-hee, aimed at artists and athletes with considerable achievements. Son Heung-min, a South Korean footballer playing with Tottenham Hotspur, was exempted from the full service after the national team won the gold medal at the 2018's Asian Games, but still had to serve a shorter service. It is also something of a taboo not to serve. If somebody is found to have evaded conscription, they are sometimes looked at with scorn and suspicion. Many companies require military service in the candidates' CVs when hiring. Many also successfully end up evading conscription. Pop singer Yoo Seung-jun became a naturalised US citizen in 2002 just before his military service draft. South Korean government deemed this an act of desertion and subsequently deported him, banning him from returning to the country permanently. The ban was lifted later. There was talk of BTS members being exempted too, with their fans saying that the group had made significant contributions to the promotion of the Korean culture. But the stars themselves expressed willingness to enlist, something that is expected in the country from upstanding citizens. Conscientious objections and impact Apart from the wider controversies in the practice of conscription, there are also many conscientious objectors to conscription, as they believe it has caused militarism to seep into the daily life of the country's people. And they have been successful in bringing the government down on its knees on the issue. Until recently, all able-bodied men were required to serve about two years in the military or face criminal penalties, including imprisonment. However, for those who objected to serving on ethical or religious grounds, there was no legal alternative. This meant that conscientious objectors had to either serve in the military against their beliefs or face punishment. This practice came under scrutiny by human rights groups and international organisations, including the United Nations, which criticised the country for violating the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion. In 2018, the South Korean Constitutional Court ruled that the government must introduce alternative civilian service for conscientious objectors by the end of 2019. The court stated that punishing conscientious objectors with imprisonment was unconstitutional and a violation of individual rights. In response, the South Korean government passed a bill in 2019 allowing conscientious objectors to perform alternative service in non-military roles for 36 months. The government also began to review cases of conscientious objectors who had been imprisoned before the law was enacted, with many being released early. 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Explained: Why's military service mandatory in S Korea, not sparing even BTS? Know history, controversies

<p>BTS star Jin starts his mandatory South Korean military duty on Tuesday, the band's first member to enlist since a hiatus announcement this year left fans heartbroken over the K-pop juggernaut's uncertain future.</p>

<p>The septet is widely considered the country's biggest-ever cultural phenomenon -- selling out stadiums around the world and dominating the charts while raking in billions and building a global legion of fans known as ARMYs.</p>

<p>But all able-bodied men in South Korea must serve at least 18 months in the military, and while there was a years-long debate about whether BTS deserved an exemption, they confirmed in October that all members will enlist.</p>

<p>Jin -- whose full name is Kim Seok-jin -- will begin five weeks of training on Tuesday, the military said.</p>

<p>Yonhap news agency reported the star is expected to be deployed to a "frontline" unit near the border with North Korea, with which South Korea remains technically at war.</p>

<p>"We ask you to keep your heart-warming words of support and farewell in your hearts," BTS's label Big Hit Music told fans last week, urging them to stay away from the families-only entrance ceremony.</p>


BTS star Jin starts his mandatory South Korean military duty on Tuesday, the band's first member to enlist since a hiatus announcement this year left fans heartbroken over the K-pop juggernaut's uncertain future.

BTS star Jin starts his mandatory South Korean military duty on Tuesday, the band's first member to enlist since a hiatus announcement this year left fans heartbroken over the K-pop juggernaut's uncertain future. The septet is widely considered the country's biggest-ever cultural phenomenon -- selling out stadiums around the world and dominating the charts while raking in billions and building a global legion of fans known as ARMYs. But all able-bodied men in South Korea must serve at least 18 months in the military, and while there was a years-long debate about whether BTS deserved an exemption, they confirmed in October that all members will enlist. Jin -- whose full name is Kim Seok-jin -- will begin five weeks of training on Tuesday, the military said. Yonhap news agency reported the star is expected to be deployed to a "frontline" unit near the border with North Korea, with which South Korea remains technically at war. "We ask you to keep your heart-warming words of support and farewell in your hearts," BTS's label Big Hit Music told fans last week, urging them to stay away from the families-only entrance ceremony.

Jin from BTS begins military service, marking end of an era

<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