On Tuesday, the 18th, J-Hope became the second member of BTS to enlist in the South Korean military.
This Tuesday, the 18th, j-hope became the second BTS member to enlist in the South Korean military. According to information released by Soompi, the idol entered as an active soldier for the 36th Infantry Division’s recruiting training center in Wonju City, Gangwon Province, where he will undergo approximately five weeks’ basic training before being transferred to his hometown. official station.
The first member of the group to start mandatory military service was Jinwho enlisted last December as an active soldier at the 5th Infantry Division’s recruiting training center in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province.
After finishing the basic training period, BTS hyung currently serves as Assistant Training Instructor, that is, he is responsible for disciplining recruits and demonstrating training exercises. For the time being, there is still no information on whether Jin will participate in training j-hopebecause they are in different centers.
BTS law
According to the newspaper O Globo, South Korean men are required to enlist in the army between the ages of 18 and 28. However, in 2020, the South Korean Parliament passed a bill called the “BTS Law”, which allows idols recommended by the Ministry of Culture to defer service until age 30 — as is the case with BTS members.
It was because of this law that members like Jin, Sucks It is MRI they did not enlist as soon as they turned 28, as provided for in the original law. Now, as informed by BigHit Music and HYBE, the boygroup members should start their services following their personal plans. However, the seven are expected to reunite with the full lineup in the year 2027.
But, which members are still missing to enlist? We tell you!
1. MRI
kim namjoonO MRIleader of BTS, was born on September 1, 1994. As such, he can, by law, report to the military until next year.
2. sucks
Born in 1993, Sucks turned 30 on March 9. According to the BTS Law, he must enlist later this year. It’s expected that yoongi realize your enlistment after your first solo tour as August D.
3. Jimin
Currently 27 years old, Jimin is one of the members still in the age range described in the original South Korean conscription law in which men must enlist. Due to the group planning to reunite in 2025, he is expected to enlist soon.
4. V
Also aged 27, VO Taehyung, can postpone his military enlistment until 2026 if he decides to use the delay prescribed in the BTS Law. However, the idol did not reveal his plans related to this.
5. Jungkook
jungkook is the maknae of BTS, born on September 1, 1997. As such, he has the right to postpone his enlistment until his 30th birthday in 2027. Like the other members, kookieas he is affectionately called by fans, has yet to reveal his personal army-related plans.
Source: Recreio
