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BTS’s Jimin and Jungkook, who have been serving in the military for some time now, continue to be dearly missed by their fans, ARMYs. Reflecting on this, we are starting a series of stories looking back at our last moments with them before their enlistment.

Jimin and Jungkook had held emotional live broadcasts to bid farewell to their fans. On December 11, prior to their enlistment, Jimin appeared with a shaved head, symbolizing the beginning of his military journey. He also expressed his mixed feelings by saying, “I’m enlisting tomorrow, so I’m here. I’ll go and come back safely! Now that I’ve shaved my head, it’s starting to feel real.”

[SUB] Jimin Weverse Live 🔴 (11 DEC 2023) | Jimin live

Jimin couldn’t help but get emotional

He spoke about sending off RM and V. “I saw Namjoon–hyung and Taehyung enlisting; they went in smiling! They said they’ll go and come back healthy. I miss them lots too, but if we go and come back quickly, the time of us getting back together will come sooner. I will be enlisting together with Jungkook, so I think I will be able to rely on him a lot. Yes, SUGA–hyung is doing well too! And Namjoon–hyung and Taehyung-hyung will do well. Jin-hyung and Hobi–hyung are doing well, and JK and I will do well too.”

Discussing his future plans, Jimin shared, “I’ll come back with lots of growth and work on the things I can! Actually, something the members and I said a lot is that we really want to tour together. Since Seokjin–hyung went [to the army], we’ve worked hard on our own things and been going at it. A year has gone past with us putting our all into it. We really talked about wanting to tour together again. We’ll do a lot of the things we want to do once we’re back! The members and I talk about how much we want to tour, do a tour, concert, release albums. Once we’re back, hopefully, that time will come soon.”

Jimin’s reveal of his shaved head, initially hidden under a beanie, was a poignant moment for fans. Despite previously stating he wouldn’t show his hair, Jimin shared this significant change with ARMYs anyway. He couldn’t help but get emotional when he did.

[SUB] Jungkook Weverse Live 🔴 11.12.2023 | jungkook live

Jimin and Jungkook will serve together

Jungkook, on the other hand, approached his farewell in a more playful manner. In a previous livestream, he humorously sprinted by the camera. He later revealed just a glimpse of his buzz cut. In his final broadcast of 2023, Jungkook reflected on his day and the upcoming enlistment, “It looks like this will be my last live before enlisting. Today, I just sent off V–hyung and Namjoon–hyung, then ate a meal and did some things I needed to do, so the live ended up being a little late, sorry.”

Expressing his gratitude to fans, Jungkook said, “I’ll go and come back safely. Now that it’s the day before, my heart feels… a bit iffy? But I need to sleep tonight so I can concentrate tomorrow and stuff too. Everyone, thank you so much for all of you always cheering for us and supporting us until now when we’re enlisting. Please be and stay healthy and happy.”

Luckily, while Jimin and Jungkook did separate live broadcasts to say goodbye to ARMY, they’ll be together while they serve in the military, as they signed up for the dongbanipdae or buddy system. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: ARMYs cried when Jimin choked up. Meanwhile, Jungkook tried to keep things light. Instagram/@uarmyhope, X/@boraboravie.

MJ is officially back! The cherished member of the renowned boy group ASTRO marked his triumphant return to civilian life on November 8, 2023, following the completion of his military service. The long-awaited reunion between MJ and his fervent fanbase unfolded through a captivating live broadcast on ASTRO’s official YouTube channel, a platform ablaze with excitement.

ASTRO Member MJ Celebrates Military Service Discharge With Special Live Broadcast for AROHAs

In the eagerly anticipated live broadcast, MJ unveiled facets of his personality that had been veiled during his military tenure. The broadcast, a melange of spontaneity and heartfelt exchanges, featured a delightful Q&A session where fans could delve into the enigmatic world of their idol. MJ also regaled his audience with insights into his recent activities, creating an intimate atmosphere that bridged the gap between artist and admirer.

The broadcast also featured an awesome reunion for MJ and his fellow ASTRO members. Leader JinJin and maknae Sanha later joined MJ during the broadcast. Although this isn’t the first time that the members of the idol group have been together since MJ’s enlistment, it is a great treat to see them together again.

Having embarked on his military journey as an active duty soldier in May 2022, MJ spent approximately 1 year and 6 months as a vital part of the military band. The discharge ceremony, devoid of grandiosity, was replaced by a sincere live broadcast that underscored MJ’s eagerness to reconnect with his supporters. The absence of fanfare only served to heighten anticipation for the unfolding of MJ’s post-military endeavors.

As the curtain lifted on this new chapter, fans were left in suspense, eagerly anticipating the evolution of MJ’s image. With military service behind him, MJ now stands poised to navigate the next phase of his career, promising a more mature and refined artistic expression that is bound to captivate hearts anew.