K-pop Star J-Hope Completes Military Service, Fans Eager for BTS Reunion

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17th Oct, 2024. 02:24 pm
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J-Hope was discharged from South Korea’s military.
He is a member of the renowned group BTS.
J-Hope is the second member to finish his military duty.

K-pop star J-Hope, a member of the renowned group BTS, has been discharged from South Korea’s military on Thursday after completing 18 months of mandatory service, igniting excitement among fans and investors for a potential reunion next year. At 30, J-Hope is the second member to finish his military duty, following the oldest member, Jin, who completed his service in June.

J-Hope, dressed in a military uniform and a black beret, was greeted by Jin, approximately 100 enthusiastic fans, and reporters at a military base in Wonju, Gangwon province. “Thanks to the fans, I was able to finish it (the service) safely, with good health,” he expressed. He also emphasized, “What I’ve felt for the past a year-and-a-half is that a lot of soldiers are working hard, dedicating themselves, and doing so much to protect the country,” urging the public to show appreciation for military personnel.

After his release, the BTS agency’s shares, HYBE, increased by 7% in a stable overall market. The band is expected to reunite in 2025. The remaining four members of BTS commenced their military duty in December 2023. Constanza Godoy, a 33-year-old fan from Chile, expressed, “I’m really hoping to see them (all BTS members) again together.”