Days after BTS rapper J-Hope enlisted for his mandatory military service, his first pictures in uniform surfaced on the internet. He is the second BTS member to join the army for the 18 months of compulsory service, following Jin’s enlistment. J-Hope aka Hobi is serving at the Baekho New Corps of the 36th Infantry Division, as per reports.
Reacting to the pictures, a fan wrote on Twitter, “Omg (Oh my God) he’s looking good!” Another one said, “I wonder if we’ll be able to see jhope and jin together at any moment.” Someone else said, “I’m happy to see this but I’ll wait for hobi’s update on Instagram.”
In the recent photo, J-Hope or Hobi could be seen holding a rifle in his arms. He sported a camouflage uniform and a helmet. The idol’s new avatar took his fans by total surprise. As per the reports, J-Hope is a part of the Baekho New Corps the 36th Infantry Division boot camp. He will undergo basic training for five weeks before being deployed as an active soldier on duty. Take a look at the tweets of fans reactions below.
While fans were initially surprised to see the usually cheerful J-Hope holding a gun and wearing a helmet, it is evident that he is taking his military training seriously and is focused on his duties as a soldier.
With his new challenge, J-Hope is setting an example for his fans and fellow soldiers alike, proving that he is more than just a talented musician – he is a dedicated and disciplined individual ready to serve his country.
J-Hope enlisted in the military on April 18. In an official video shared on BangtanTV, he was seen reuniting with all BTS members before heading out for his duties. Jin who is already serving in the army also came and joined all members–RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook.
Amid this, South Korean news outlet Newsis reported that while all the recruits joining on April 18 were only allowed to enter the premises with one car for each, it wasn’t the case for the BTS rapper. A large LED sign reported over the entrance mentioned the car allowance. The new joiners were only allowed to enter the guarded premises after showing their enlistment notice.
However, as per the report, a total of six HYBE vans were seen entering the guarded area. Five of them entered at the same time and one car at another. It claims that exceptions might have been made for J-Hope. Responding to all speculations, BTS’ agency promised to make an official statement after checking the facts.
The agency said, “We are currently in the midst of checking [the truth of the report].” An official statement is still awaited.
Meanwhile, other members of BTS will also be enlisting in the army as per their individual timelines. Currently, all of them are focusing are solo careers as a part of their hiatus. They will be returning as a group sometime in 2025.
