BIGHIT Music has given official notice of j-hope's military enlistment.
On 1 April, the record label confirmed that the BTS member will "fulfill his required time with the military by enlisting in the army."
In a statement via Weverse, BIGHIT reminds fans that the entrance ceremony is strictly for military personnel and their loved ones, and request that fans do not visit the venue.
"We ask for your continued love and support for j-hope until he completes his military service and returns. Our company will also strive to provide all the support he needs during this time," BIGHIT Music adds.
The award-winning rapper is the second member of BTS to start their military service, following Jin's enlistment last December.
Before starting his military service, j-hope dropped 'on the street,' a collaboration with J.Cole, the follow-up to his critically acclaimed solo album, Jack In The Box. The multi-hyphenate also shared j-hope IN THE BOX, a documentary that chronicled his musical journey – from working on his new album to preparing for his historic Lollapalooza headlining stint in 2022.
Watch j-hope with 'on the street' with J.Cole here:
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BIGHIT Music has given official notice of j-hope's military enlistment. On 1 April, the record label confirmed that the BTS member will "fulfill his required time with the military by enlisting in the army."
What did Bighit announce about BTS enlistment? ›
The group's agency, BIGHIT Music, announced on Tuesday (Dec. 5) that the four men will enlist and being their stint in the nation's army, following on the heels of fellow members Jin, J-Hope and Suga, who are already enlisted.
Did BIGHIT Music confirm BTS to fulfill mandatory military service? ›
But then last October, their agency BigHit Music owned by HYBE, confirmed that all seven members would fulfil the obligation, starting with the eldest, Jin, who would join in December 2022. The band would go on a hiatus - to accommodate military service and to also allow members time to pursue their own projects.
How long will J-Hope be in the military? ›
Suga enlisted on September 22, 2023, while J-Hope started his service on April 18, 2023. J-Hope is expected to complete his service around October 17, 2024. Meanwhile, Suga, also known as Min Yoongi, is serving in the public sector instead of the military, and is scheduled to be discharged on June 21, 2025.
Who is the next BTS member to go into the military? ›
J-Hope and Suga were the next members to enlist in the military. In December 2023, Jung Kook, V, Jimin and RM were the final four to begin their military service. Jin wished the final four members well after they began their service, and shared photos of all seven together.
Is Jungkook going to military service? ›
Jungkook has already joined the military service along with Jimin and all the other members. On 12th December 2023 Jungkook and Jimin finally enlisted in the mandatory military service. Right now he is serving and is expected to return in mid 2025.
Why does Big Hit not accept female trainees? ›
It's extremely unlikely that Bighit might do it, because of how GLAM had been. First of all, with their GLAM controversy, the company would be reluctant to debut a girl group. The controversy in a nutshell, two of the members blackmailed a famous actor and received their punishment.
Why didn t all BTS members go to military? ›
According to the New York Times, the new law lets K-pop stars or entertainers postpone their military service until they turn 30. This let Jin, the eldest BTS member and who was turning 30 in December 2022, defer his service.
Will Jin return to BTS after the military? ›
After 18 long months, BTS' Jin is set to return to the spotlight! The Awake singer, who has finally completed his military service, has returned to 'citizen' status.
What did Big Hit announce about Jin? ›
BIGHIT MUSIC announces that BTS Jin will complete his military service and will be discharged. So excited to see Jin back! It's crazy knowing there are new armys from chapter 2 that have probably never experienced Jin live before...
Suga is the third member of the South Korean supergroup to enlist in the military. Suga, a member of the K-pop supergroup BTS, started his mandatory military service in South Korea Friday.
What is J-Hope's discharge date? ›
J-Hope, who joined the military on April 18, 2023, is likely to get discharged in October 2024.
What is Jimin doing in the military? ›
Jimin. After his basic training period, Jimin was reportedly assigned to the Artillery FDC or the Field Artillery Fire Direction Center that plays an important role in military operations.
Who is Jungkook's twin brother? ›
Is Taehyung going to the military? ›
BTS consists of seven members – RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook. All of them are now enlisted in the military. They announced their hiatus in 2022 to focus on their solo careers.
Are RM Jimin V and Jungkook planning to enlist in the military? ›
The group had announced in October 2022 that all members would fulfill their mandatory military service. Four members of K-pop group BTS are enlisting in mandatory military service, according to a Weverse post from the group's label, BigHit Music.
When was BTS enlistment announced? ›
The group had announced in October 2022 that all members would fulfill their mandatory military service. Four members of K-pop group BTS are enlisting in mandatory military service, according to a Weverse post from the group's label, BigHit Music. Jimin, 28, and Jung Kook, 26, are scheduled to enlist together.
What is the Big Hit announcement about Jin? ›
Jin is close to completing his active service in the army and will soon be discharged," the announcement read. Jin was the first member of BTS to enlist in the military last December 2022.
Why did JK and Jimin enlist together? ›
Enlisting under the buddy system, the two singers, often celebrated for their close friendship, embarked on their mandatory military service side by side. According to the netizen, Jimin and Jungkook remained 'glued together 24/7', showcasing the strength of their bond even in the rigors of military life.
What is the BTS enlistment rule? ›
Why is BTS in the military? By South Korean law, all young, able-bodied men between the ages of 18 to 28 must serve between 18 to 21 months in the military, with no exceptions for K-pop stars.
