What are Jin, J-Hope and Suga’s roles in the army?

One of the pertinent topics over the past 12 months has been the military enlistment of BTS members. This is because, since December last year, ARMY (as the group’s fans are called) has temporarily said goodbye to the group’s members who go on to serve in the armed forces.

So much so, that new farewells are already expected by the fandom, given that, recently, the agency responsible for managing the careers of the group’s members, BIGHIT Music, announced that Jungkook, Jimin, V It is RM should enlist soon, as it is expected that all members of the group will already be wearing military uniforms by December this year.

Even so, three members of the formation are already carrying out military service: Jin, J-Hope It is Suga, the oldest idols in the group. But, do you know what their roles are in the army? RECREIO has gathered all the information on the subject below. Look!

Jin

As the oldest member, Jin He was the first to begin military training. The enlistment took place a few days after his 30th birthday, more precisely, on December 13 last year.

On that date, he reported to the 5th Infantry Division recruit training center in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Soon after, he was selected to serve as an assistant instructor at the Yeoncheon military base and was to be promoted to corporal in September this year, however, the promotion came two months earlier, in July, due to receiving the honorary title of “elite soldier”.

According to the portal, Korea Herald, this is a title awarded to soldiers who perform 3-kilometer running, shooting, first aid, surveillance, CBR training and individual combat training with excellent performance.

J-Hope

J-Hope He joined the army as an active soldier on April 18 of this year. According to the Soompi portal, J-Hopeentered the 36th Infantry Division recruit training center in Wonju City, Gangwon Province, South Korea.

Basic military training lasted five weeks and he was transferred to his station, where he served as an assistant instructor at the 36th Infantry Division training and recruiting center. The revelation was made by the idol himself in a post aimed at fans on Weverse. Read the translation!

ARMY! How are you?
It’s a good weekend.
I have been serving as an assistant instructor for new recruits after completing an assistant instructor course at the 36th Infantry Division Recruit Training Center.
I haven’t had time to update you all because I have been very busy on a daily basis, as expected.
I wanted to keep you posted, even if it’s short, so here I am.
I couldn’t help but think about J-Hope this time last year as I serve in this hot July weather.
These two are completely different sides of me, but I feel like my passionate heart for the future remains the same!!!!
I wanted you all to know that I’m living like Jung Ho Seok and J-Hope whenever and wherever I am, haha.
ARMY, please be safe. I wish everyone, including the new recruits, good health!!!!
Salutation!”

Suga

Finally, Suga He presented himself to the Armed Forces on September 22, to begin his basic training. Unlike his already enlisted counterparts, Suga He does not serve as an active soldier, but as a public servant, since, according to the South Korean news agency Yonhap, he was considered “unfit for regular combat service”.

The specific reasons behind the decision were not made public. However, it is believed that the unfitness for combat was declared due to a shoulder injury suffered by the idol in a traffic accident in 2012.

Furthermore, it was also not revealed in which sector of the public service he is working, but it is known that public servants can be assigned as agents in government agencies and social assistance institutes, working in schools, government buildings, parks, nursing homes elderly people and subway stations, according to information from The Korea Herald.