Fans of TS rejoice! Soompi reported that Korean pop star j-hope, a member of BTS, has nearly completed his mandatory conscription and will soon be discharged from the military.
Fans were discouraged from going to the hospital where J-hope and BTS will be discharged by BigHit Music. On the day of J-hope’s discharge, there will be no special events planned. Fans are strongly encouraged not to visit the website in order to avoid any issues caused by overcrowding,” it stated in a statement.
BigHit requested that fans send their sincere condolences and words of encouragement.
We are forever indebted to you for your unwavering love and support of J-Hope. Our business will continue to support our artists to the fullest.
As part of efforts to defend against a nuclear-armed North Korea, all able-bodied men in South Korea between the ages of 18 and 28 are required to serve in the military for 18 to 21 months. However, individuals who have won medals at the Olympics and Asian Games, as well as classical musicians and dancers who have won top prizes at specific competitions, have been granted exemptions or served shorter terms. Although the band did enlist in the military, lawmakers had called for BTS to be exempt.
Typically, local fans gather at the location of K-pop stars’ military discharges to present them with gifts and support them.
In June, Kim Seokjin, better known by his stage name Jin, the oldest member of BTS, was released from mandatory service. The leftover individuals will be released in the mid year of 2025.
