BTS‘ Jin was the primary member of the septet to start their necessary service within the South Korean military final month. However earlier than he left for fundamental, the 30-year-old singer recorded a particular message for the group’s ultra-dedicated non-military ARMY fan group.
“Whats up everybody, that is Jin of BTS. I gained’t be a civilian by the point the video is out. However I’m right here in entrance of the digicam, as a result of I wished to depart you one thing, even whether it is simply leaving a message,” mentioned Jin within the minute-long clip filmed in what appears like an alleyway that dropped on Monday (Jan. 9).
He famous that the video was shot throughout a break from showing on an episode of the SBS-produced South Korean selection present Operating Man, which he appeared on in November; Jin started his enlistment on Dec. 13. “Each time I’m out there I want to depart these movies and data as soon as each few months to share with you as a lot as attainable, even when it’s simply checking in briefly,” he continued. “I will not be by your aspect at this very second, however I’ll go searching for you quickly, so in case you simply wait a bit bit. I’ll be again quickly. That’s all for at the moment. Subsequent time when I’ve the prospect, I’ll be again with one other video.”
Simply earlier than leaving for bootcamp final month, Jin uploaded a photograph which confirmed off that his signature locks — most lately on show in his “Astronaut” music video — have been shorn in favor of what’s often known as the “induction reduce.”
Per nationwide regulation, all able-bodied South Korean males should serve within the armed forces for at the least 18 months with various lengths of service time. Whereas the draft begins as soon as they flip 18, males could postpone it till age 28. In December 2020, the Korean Nationwide Meeting handed a movement (nicknamed the “BTS regulation”) to permit high Ok-pop stars to postpone service till age 30 with a suggestion from the tradition minister.
Jin is the primary of the seven BTS members to satisfy his necessary obligations.
Watch Jin’s video under.
