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Jin, the eldest member of the group BTS, completed his military service of about 1 year and 6 months and was honorably discharged as an Army sergeant on the morning of the 12th, welcomed by his fellow members.

The photo shows the seven members of BTS gathered at the HYBE headquarters to celebrate the eldest Jin's discharge from military service. <br>[Photo by BTS Official x]

The photo shows the seven members of BTS gathered at the HYBE headquarters to celebrate the eldest Jin's discharge from military service.
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On that day, Jin left the guard post at 8:50 a.m. after receiving applause from fellow soldiers at the Army 5th Division Recruit Training Center in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province.


The members currently serving in the military took leave that day and visited Jin’s discharge site, drawing attention.


Fans hung congratulatory banners around the guard post and used large balloons to represent their presence.


As Jin exited the guard post, he shared hugs one by one with junior soldiers. Afterwards, dressed in his combat uniform adorned with the marks of a drill instructor and an elite warrior, Jin saluted the press.


At the scene, BTS members RM, J-Hope, V, Jungkook, and Jimin, who are currently serving in the military, came out to greet and celebrate the eldest member’s discharge. It is known that they took leave to attend Jin’s discharge. Suga, the only member serving as a social service agent, did not attend.


Group BTS members RM, Jimin, J-Hope, V, and Jungkook are congratulating Jin, who completed his active duty service in the Army, at the 5th Infantry Division Recruit Training Battalion in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province, on the morning of the 12th. <br>[Image source=Yonhap News]

Group BTS members RM, Jimin, J-Hope, V, and Jungkook are congratulating Jin, who completed his active duty service in the Army, at the 5th Infantry Division Recruit Training Battalion in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province, on the morning of the 12th.
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Jin smiled brightly and hugged the members. In particular, RM, who is serving in the military band, attracted attention by playing the hit song “Dynamite” on the saxophone.


Jin enlisted as an active-duty soldier in the Army on December 13, 2022, becoming the first among BTS members to begin military service. He served diligently as a drill instructor at the Army 5th Infantry Division Recruit Training Center.


J-Hope, who enlisted second after Jin, will be discharged in October. RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook will complete their military service in June next year, and Suga will be discharged at the end of June next year.


Jin of the group BTS is saluting after his discharge. <br>[Photo by Big Hit Music] [Image source=Yonhap News]

Jin of the group BTS is saluting after his discharge.
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On the day after his discharge, the 13th, Jin will meet ARMY (BTS fandom) at the “2024 FESTA” held at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Songpa-gu, Seoul. At this event, he will hold a hug session where he personally embraces 1,000 fans.



BTS plans full-group activities including the 10th anniversary album of “The Most Beautiful Moment in Life” next year when all members will have completed their military service.


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