BTS j-hope Gets Warm Welcome From Jin After Military Discharge

The wait is finally over— j-hope has officially returned from the military! The BTS member received a warm welcome from fellow group member Jin during his military discharge.

j-hope Receives Warm Welcome Back From Jin

On October 17, j-hope completed his mandatory 18 months of service as a training instructor at the 36th Infantry Division in Gangwon Province. To celebrate his discharge, fellow BTS member Jin, who had also completed his military service earlier, was present at the ceremony. Jin even held the microphone for j-hope during his heartfelt speech.

j-hope expressed his gratitude, saying, “First of all, thank you so much. I completed my service in good health. I’m really grateful.” He also extended his thanks to the fans who have patiently waited for his return.

Reflecting on his time in the military, j-hope shared that serving as an instructor had a profound impact on him. “I went on many marches, and every time, I saw many citizens of Wonju. I want to convey my gratitude to the citizens of Wonju who always greeted me and supported me. It was very touching,” he said.

He added that the experience gave him a deep appreciation for the soldiers who serve the country, stating, “They are doing so much for the nation. I feel as if it will be meaningful to give those people warm interest and love.”

BIGHIT MUSIC had previously asked fans to avoid visiting the discharge site for safety reasons, and despite this, the love and support for j-hope were overwhelming.

“Discharge day is a day shared by many service members,” the statement read. “No special events are planned on the day of j-hope’s discharge.”

“To prevent any issues arising from overcrowding, fans are strongly advised to refrain from visiting the site. Please convey your warm regards and encouragement in your hearts,” it added.

Welcome back, j-hope! Fans are excited for what’s next.