BTS members reunite to welcome Jin after discharged from military
The IndependentSign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jin, the oldest member of the South Korean boyband BTS, was greeted by his bandmates as he completed his mandatory military service and was discharged on Wednesday 12 June. His message simply read: “D-1.” open image in gallery BTS member Jin is welcomed by his bandmates Jimin, Jungkook, j-hope, V, and RM in front of the main gate of the Army’s 5th Infantry Division after completing his 18 months of mandatory military service in Yeoncheon, South Korea, 12 June 2024 Jin enlisted in December 2022. Please convey your warm regards and encouragement in your hearts.” Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up While it appeared that only the media was present at the base and fans stayed away, there were massive crowds outside the company building, with police being called in for crowd control. In 2020, the law was revised to allow globally recognised K-pop stars to postpone their service until they turned 30. open image in gallery V, Jungkook, Jimin, RM, Jin, j-hope and Suga of BTS speak at the White House in Washington DC on 31 May 2022 Several activities have been planned for Jin’s return.