‘J-Hope’ to begin military service



'J-Hope' from boy band BTS will start his military service on Tuesday. 

 

The agency posted a notice on the platform, saying that 'J-Hope' will fulfill his mandatory service as an active-duty soldier in the Army, but there will be no ceremony for fans on the day of his entry.

 

“I love you ARMY, I’ll be back safely”, 'J-Hope' wrote on his social media accounts on Monday night, sharing a photo of himself with his hair shaved, saluting in front of the camera.

 

'Jimin' also shared a photo of him with 'J-Hope' after he shaved his hair.



 

'J-Hope' also shared a short handwritten message which wrote “I’ll return safely in a healthy shape!!”

 

'J-Hope' will enlist at a frontline army recruitment center in Gangwon on Tuesday.

 

“I thought I should complete my military service as soon as possible and return to my fans and show you guys a more mature version of myself.”

 

In Korea, all able-bodied men are required to serve in the military for about one and a half years.

 

'J-Hope' will be the second member of BTS to start his military service, following leader 'Jin' who began his service in December last year.

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