BTS Jin to Wear 'Red Hat'... Assigned as Drill Instructor at Recruit Training Battalion

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[Asia Economy Reporter Myung-hwan Lee] Jin (31), the eldest member of the group BTS, will serve as a drill instructor at the 5th Division Recruit Training Battalion.

According to the military and related industries on the 13th, the 5th Division selected Jin as a drill instructor for the Recruit Training Battalion through the trainee unit assignment process. It is known that Jin applied for the trainee instructor selection and was finally selected after passing the drill evaluation and oral interview.

Previously, Jin enlisted on the 13th of last month, becoming the first BTS member to enlist. He entered the 5th Division Recruit Training Battalion in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province, and was selected as a 'platoon leader trainee,' leading the trainees.

Jin recently attracted attention when footage of him undergoing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) training at the recruit training center was released.

Jin's scheduled discharge date is June 12, 2024.

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