Even earlier than BTS‘ official debut, the group was recording and sharing private and intimate moments with their followers so, naturally, ARMY bought a glimpse into Jin‘s huge day of enlisting in South Korea’s navy service.
All six of Jin’s band mates got here to ship him off to the Yeoncheon military base, positioned north of Seoul and just some miles 10 miles from the Demilitarized Zone separating South and North Korea. BTS managed to keep away from the crowds gathered on the base (which reportedly included dozens of journalists and safety workers, plus a handful of followers) and loved some quiet time with Jin.
Soundtracked to BTS’ new Proof track “For Youth,” the three-minute clip exhibits the celebrities cracking jokes, posing for pictures and selfies, and the fellows getting a kick out of rubbing their fingers by means of Jin’s newly buzzed hair.
In fact, Jin shared a message for followers earlier than heading off: “Well being is a high precedence so I received’t get sick, and I hope you keep wholesome too, ARMY.”
Viewers then noticed RM, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook proudly watch Jin be a part of his fellow recruits and provides the primary salute of his navy service.
RM shared some extra ideas on the finish of the video that spoke to his nurturing aspect because the group chief. “Jin hates the chilly so I’m a bit anxious,” the “Wild Flower” star stated. “However we’ll observe him quickly. I don’t really feel nice sending him off, however he at all times does nicely wherever he’s, so I’m certain he’ll do nicely. It’s unhappy, however that is everybody’s responsibility.”
Per South Korean legislation, all able-bodied males should serve within the armed forces for at the least 18 months with various lengths of service time. The BTS members shared earlier this 12 months that they are going to all serve within the coming months with plans to reunite in 2025.
Watch the heartfelt Jin’s Entrance Ceremony video as a part of BTS’ BANGTAN BOMB YouTube sequence under:
