The bond shared by the members of the world-famous South Korean boy band, BTS, is well-known and cherished by their fans, called ARMY. This bond is evident in the recent interactions between members Jin and j-hope, even as they fulfill their mandatory military service duties.
On July 8th, j-hope surprised fans with a post on the fan community platform Weverse.
[230708 J-hope Weverse Post]
🐿 army !! you’ve been well, right?? 🫡❤️🔥
💜it’s a nice weekend💜
in the 36th infantry division recruit training center, ive completed an assistant instructor interview exam and was appointed and am working hard as serving as an assistant + pic.twitter.com/0gtIoAkBbT— 미니융 🧸 (@miiniyoongs) July 8, 2023
Jung Hoseok enlisted as an active-duty soldier for the 36th Infantry Division in April and completed his basic training in May. He’s currently serving as an assistant instructor for new recruits at a training center in Wonju, Gangwon Province. He is set to be discharged on October 17th, 2024.
Jin, also serving his military service, accused j-hope of “copying his content” in a post titled “Hobi’s letter.” Since he enlisted last year, Jin has stayed in touch with the fans through posts and videos on BTS’s platforms. So when he saw j-hope’s post, Jin joked about the audacity of a private first class (j-hope) copying a corporal like himself. BTS’s eldest member ended with a playful warning to j-hope, saying that the latter should avoid making eye contact with him when they meet during the holidays.
The playful banter continued in another post where Jin challenged j-hope (and, by extension, their other bandmates as well). Jin said that if even one of them isn’t ranked among the Special Forces, He added that j-hope needed to achieve that distinction within the month. However, it’s important to note that Jin was only joking.
BTS WEVERSE COMMENT JIN/SEOKJIN ON J-HOPE’S POST 230709
SJ: you.. what’s this.. ‘Hobi’s letter’ why are you copying my contents.. pay up(!)
SJ: the audacity of a private first class..
(copying) a corporal
When me meet during the holidays, don’t think about making eye contact
+ https://t.co/I4KYfuMC3n pic.twitter.com/9nHDm1fSLy— Sel⁷ (@BTStranslation_) July 9, 2023
Their interactions give fans a glimpse into the close-knit and playful relationship between the BTS members. Despite their global fame and busy schedules, including their military service duties, they continue to engage with each other in a friendly and humorous manner. This camaraderie is one of the many reasons why BTS continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
In a heartfelt post on BTS‘s 10th anniversary, Jin promised fans he would come back sometime in 2024. He thanked them for their continuous love and support over the years.
As Jin and j-hope continue their military service, fans can look forward to more heartwarming and humorous interactions. These moments are a testament to the enduring bond between the members of BTS, a bond that transcends their music and resonates with fans across the globe.
Featured Image: J-hope shared never-before-seen photos of them when Jin enlisted in the army in December 2022. Source: Instagram/@uarmyhope