J-Hope is set to become the next BTS member to be discharged from the South Korean military, and his fans, also known as the BTS Army, are eagerly waiting for him. J-Hope recently marked a 30-day countdown to his military discharge on Weverse, which is scheduled for October 17, 2024. Soon after his post, excited fans said they are happy that he will soon complete his mandatory service and return to civilian life. Also read: BTS’ Jin opens up about J-Hope’s discharge from the ARMY
What did J-Hope say?
The BTS member began writing in Korean, as translated by a fan page on X, “One month, exactly 30 days left! All that time flew by but I’m already missing out on it, I think I’ve grown so attached to everything here. I’m packing up, giving away some gear I love, and my locker is starting to look a little empty.”
“And then this feeling really starts to sink in. When I look back, everything comes to my mind, those early days when I was nervous and stressed and didn’t know what to expect… that everything will be okay (even the sound of the locker opening was bothering me),” he wrote alongside his mirror selfie.
J-Hope then said, “These days, I look at the new recruits who are just starting out, and I can read their minds. It reminds me a little bit of myself, so I find it kinda cute… Sigh… I can’t stop my emotions from taking over these strong feelings… Well, I’m proud of myself! I did it! I’m saying all this, and I’m writing this from my bed, haha. I really am one of those *’too-close-to-missing-sergeants’. It’s so nice to have a day off (Chuseok)!! A whole day to properly rest!”
He concluded, “Okay, that was a lot but I wanted to come here and say I hope you enjoyed a blissful Chuseok… Isn’t it crazy that this is the day I start the 30-day countdown?? While everyone is resting in peace with family, the butterflies in my heart are fluttering around without end.”
Reactions to X
One X user tweeted in response to J-Hope’s letter, which was translated by a fan page as, “Can’t wait for him to come back…” Another said, “His letter is so cute… but his picture…”
Someone also said, “This was an amazing letter…” Another fan tweeted, “Thank you for your amazing translations. The emotion and heartfelt feelings come across so clearly. Appreciate the time you spent… it means a lot…”
While BTS’ oldest member Jin enlisted in December 2022, and will be released from his mandatory military duty in June 2024, J-Hope joined in April 2023. Suga, the third BTS member to join the army, began his service in September, 2023. The rest of the members – RM, Jimin, Kim Taehyung (aka V), and Jungkook – are also serving in the South Korean military.
