Classified -Hope is about to begin his compulsory South Korean navy service right now, according to native media, becoming the second member of the immensely in style K-pop group to enlist, resulting in an amazing present of help from fans.
The spectacularly profitable septet has generated a world cultural impact, promoting out stadiums internationally and topping major US charts whereas contributing billions to South Korea’s economy and amassing a devoted fanbase known as ARMY.
However, all able-bodied males in South Korea are required to serve at least 18 months in the navy, and the longstanding debate over whether or not BTS warranted an exemption concluded when Jin, the group’s senior member, enlisted in December.
J-Hope, or Jung Ho-seok, is reportedly due to begin his five-week basic coaching at a military boot camp in Gangwon province right now, as reported by Yonhap News Agency.
The 29 year outdated showcased his newly trimmed, military-approved buzzcut on Weverse late final night, sharing photographs of himself with followers. He said…
“I love you, ARMY. I’ll go and come again safely!”
The post was flooded with hundreds of comments from supporters, lots of whom lamented the group’s ongoing hiatus.
“Be cautious and keep healthy. ARMY will do its finest to stay positive by streaming and supporting the belongings you love and enjoy! Say hello to Jin for us, please. We will miss you so much!” one fan wrote.
“It suits you so well,” another commented on J-Hope’s buzzcut. “With a lot respect, I salute you. For your loyalty, honour, and sense of responsibility to serve your nation.”
Jin, who’s presently serving in the military, left a remark “D-1♡” on considered one of J-Hope’s Weverse posts yesterday, indicating that he had one day remaining earlier than enlistment.
On April 1, the band’s company HYBE confirmed that J-Hope would be enlisting, but kept away from disclosing details to “prevent any issues that may occur from crowding.”
The agency said…
“Please notice that there shall be no official occasion on the day of his entry..