BTS fans around the world are eagerly counting down as Jin's highly anticipated return from military service is just 100 days away. The K-pop icon, whose presence has been dearly missed by the ARMY, is set to mark a significant milestone in his career and the group's journey as a whole. The impending return has stirred excitement and anticipation among fans, who are looking forward to welcoming Jin back into the spotlight.
Jin updated on Weverse and wrote "D-100"
In accordance with South Korean law, all physically fit young men aged 18 to 28 are obligated to fulfill mandatory military service, lasting between 18 to 21 months, without exceptions for individuals in the K-pop industry. However, due to the unprecedented success of BTS, a revision to the country's Military Service Act was introduced in 2020. The amended law allows K-pop stars and entertainers to delay their military service until the age of 30. This adjustment provided an opportunity for Jin, the eldest member of BTS, who reached the age of 30 in December 2022, to defer his military service.
On his birthday, Dec. 4, 2023, he shared a message with his fans on Weverse, as well as an update on his military service.
"Hello, I’m Jin. Thank you for wishing me a happy birthday," the message translated into English reads, adding that he's always enjoyed celebrating his birthday with the BTS Army, "But unfortunately, I can’t enjoy it this year, so it’s heartbreaking." Jin
He wrote again after some time
"It’s already been a year since I joined the military," he continued in part. "There’s still a lot of time left, but I’m already excited to be with you if I spend only a third of the total time. Oh, and our members are going to join the army..LOL. LOL. I’m going to cry. I hope that time passes quickly and I can have a good time with the members and the Army." Jin
In accordance with South Korean law, all physically fit young men aged 18 to 28 are obligated to fulfill mandatory military service, lasting between 18 to 21 months, without exceptions for individuals in the K-pop industry. However, due to the unprecedented success of BTS, a revision to the country's Military Service Act was introduced in 2020. The amended law allows K-pop stars and entertainers to delay their military service until the age of 30. This adjustment provided an opportunity for Jin, the eldest member of BTS, who reached the age of 30 in December 2022, to defer his military service.
On his birthday, Dec. 4, 2023, he shared a message with his fans on Weverse, as well as an update on his military service.
"Hello, I’m Jin. Thank you for wishing me a happy birthday," the message translated into English reads, adding that he's always enjoyed celebrating his birthday with the BTS Army, "But unfortunately, I can’t enjoy it this year, so it’s heartbreaking." Jin
He wrote again after some time
"It’s already been a year since I joined the military," he continued in part. "There’s still a lot of time left, but I’m already excited to be with you if I spend only a third of the total time. Oh, and our members are going to join the army..LOL. LOL. I’m going to cry. I hope that time passes quickly and I can have a good time with the members and the Army." Jin
And again when he was promoted,
"I’m currently Sergeant Kim Seok-jin after one more early promotion due to my outstanding military career." Jin
Jin was the first ember to enlist in the military on 13th December 2022. He will be discharged on
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