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Jin (31, real name Kim Seokjin), a member of BTS who enlisted last December and became a private first class, appeared on the front page of the Defense Daily on the 13th.

The advertisement was planned by one of Jin's fan clubs to commemorate his 10th debut anniversary. This is the first time that a celebrity support advertisement has been featured on the front page of the Defense Daily, a daily newspaper published by the Defense Media Agency under the Ministry of National Defense.

BTS Jin featured on the front page of the Defense Daily. [Photo by Defense Daily, captured on the 13th]

In the advertisement, Jin is wearing a purple top symbolizing the BTS fandom and holding a microphone. The photo includes the English phrase "Happy 10th Anniversary" to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his debut.

Jin's fan club stated in the advertisement, "June is the month of loving the country and honoring veterans! (This year marks) the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice," and added, "Thank you to the proud soldiers of the Republic of Korea for your dedication and hard work. We support all the soldiers."

The "Kim Seokjin Promotion Team" announced via SNS, "After many twists and turns, we finally passed the 'Ministry of National Defense review' and succeeded in placing the first-ever celebrity support advertisement in the history of the Defense Daily!!" They added, "Since this advertisement was very difficult to achieve, we hope many people will like it! Due to the nature of the Defense Daily, it is not sold commercially, but it is distributed to 600,000 soldiers across South Korea, including the 5th Infantry Division's Recruit Training Battalion!"

Recruits are splashing water on Jin's face after chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) training. [Photo source: Facebook capture from 'Army Training Center Delivered Instead']

It is known that the military decided to run the advertisement considering its purpose to support soldiers, its timing during the month of honoring veterans, and the fact that Jin is a celebrity faithfully serving in the military. Typically, front-page advertisements in the Defense Daily cost several million won.

Previously, Jin enlisted on December 13 last year at the Army's 5th Infantry Division Recruit Training Battalion located in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province, and began his active military service. He is currently serving as a drill instructor at the 5th Infantry Division Recruit Training Battalion. Among BTS members, J-Hope (29, real name Jung Hoseok) enlisted second in April. Both members are serving as drill instructors at the recruit training battalion.

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