In an almost four-minute Bangtan Bomb clip, BTS shared the last moments of RM, V, Jimin and Jungkook before officially starting their mandatory military service.
The heartwarming video showed the group’s leader and the maknae (youngest) line saying their goodbyes at the entrance ceremony. To recall, RM and V first entered the military on December 11th, while Jimin and Jungkook followed on December 12th.
![[BANGTAN BOMB] RM, Jimin, V, Jung Kook’s Entrance Ceremony with BTS - BTS (방탄소년단)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_p8tLsvqFYg/hqdefault.jpg)
ARMYs, the group’s fanbase, were even more emotional seeing the older members Jin, Suga and J-Hope, who have already started their service, send off the remaining members.
On their official X account, the members were seen striking a pose in an OT7 photo. “Have a nice trip. Fighting,” the caption read.
잘 다녀와요오옹💜 화이팅💜 pic.twitter.com/6aG0GGMPBj
— 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) December 11, 2023
Moreover, Jin also shared photos in his personal Instagram account. Together with RM and V, the singer wrote: “Go and come back safely without getting hurt, my babies.” Meanwhile, for his photo with Jimin and Jungkook, Jin wrote: “I thought it’d be funny. But tears are…”
[jin] instagram post
🐹 go and come back safely without getting hurt my babies pic.twitter.com/ZWTQTsOKBM
— 윤서⁷ (@btsinthemoment) December 11, 2023
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🐹 i thought itd be funny.. but tears areㅠㅠ pic.twitter.com/50E3GjyJTh
— 미니융 🧸 (@miiniyoongs) December 14, 2023
Furthermore, the footage also showed HYBE Chairman and producer Bang Si Hyuk preparing the necessary essentials for the idols. In a father-like gesture, Bang PD gifted the boys some face cream and hot packs before their departure.
As promised by the “Dynamite” singers, the group will return with complete members in 2025.
ARMYs’ promise to wait for BTS
With all the seven members now fulfilling their duties, ARMYs, overwhelmed with emotions, express their promise to wait for the K-pop powerhouse. The dedicated fandom trended the phrase “See you in 2025” after the members’ last content.
On social media, fans showered the boys with well wishes and a healthy service. “Our paths will cross again. Until then, take care of yourself, serve well and come back safely!, one fan said.
https://twitter.com/ChartObsessed7/status/1734148042570514699
take care and come back safely BTS, we’ll be waiting for you!! ♡♡
WE WILL WAIT FOR YOU OUR SEVEN
WE WILL WAIT FOR BTS pic.twitter.com/vo5rcdDVso— pril⁷ (@myaprilss) December 12, 2023
While some fans are saddened with the maknae line enlisting, some ARMYs remain optimistic especially with Jin’s nearing dischargment. Since he started his service in December 2022, the eldest member will finally be back in June 2024.
and six months from now, we'll be seeing this same gate again to witness seokjin's discharge 🥳
See you in 2024, #JIN!!!! #BTSJIN #BTS pic.twitter.com/fUy23NFxvD
— ִֶָ (@superstarjinkim) December 12, 2023
Featured image: All seven members of BTS reunite before the enlistment of RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook. Credit: Twitter/BTS