Kim Seokjin is the first of the K-pop superband BTS to complete his mandatory military service officially, and just for a day, we see BTS whole again.
Jin was discharged today, Wednesday, June 12, after serving in the South Korean military for eighteen months. As he walked out from the ROK Army 5th Infantry Division Recruit Training Center in Gyeonggi. His fellow member and BTS leader, RM, who serves in the military band, began playing the band’s hit song “Dynamite” (2020) on his saxophone.
Five members of BTS, who all took a leave today from their active duty, showed up in Yeoncheon to welcome Jin, except for Min Yoongi, who is serving as a social service agent. He later joined the members at the HYBE Headquarters in Yongsan District, Seoul.
Later today, all seven members of BTS went live on Weverse to communicate with their loyal fans, ARMY.
It’s been one year and six months. I wasn’t going to cry, but I was so happy I couldn’t help but tear up.
Jin
During their Weverse Live, Jin expressed, “It’s been one year and six months. I wasn’t going to cry, but I was so happy I couldn’t help but tear up.” Jin also thanked some of his fellow soldiers, showing off letters he received, and told the story of how he was awarded numerous times during his enlistment.
While reporters gathered outside the 5th Infantry Division, most of the ARMY weren’t present due to BigHit Music’s request that they refrain from visiting over safety concerns. Instead, fans sent their regards through placards and buses, displaying images of BTS and Jin.
Fans instead sent their regards through placards and buses wrapped with images of BTS and Jin. Pictures were also placed around the training center. Balloonsagency’sting his discharge were also visible from afar, according to media reports.
Jin will attend the “2024 Festa,” an offline event and BTS debut anniversary celebration at Seoul Jamsil Gymnasium in Songpa District in southern Seoul, meeting fans on Thursday afternoon, just a day after his discharge. The famous “hug event” will be held, wherein 1000 Lucky ARMY will receive a hug from him.
Jin will attend the celebration the day after his discharge.
Source: Korea JoongAng Daily
