J-Hope is set to become the next BTS member to complete his military service, and his fans, known as the BTS ARMY, are eagerly awaiting his return. Recently, J-Hope took to Weverse to announce that his military discharge is scheduled for October 17, 2024, marking the start of a 30-day countdown. Fans expressed their excitement, saying they were happy to see him nearing the end of his mandatory service.
In his post, J-Hope began by writing in Korean, as translated by a fan page on X, “Just 30 days left! Time flew by, but I’m already feeling nostalgic. I’ve grown attached to everything here. I’ve been packing, giving away gear that meant a lot to me, and my locker is looking emptier.”
He continued, sharing a mirror selfie, and wrote, “That’s when it hits me. I think back to the early days, feeling nervous and tense, not knowing then what I know now—that everything would be okay. Even the sound of the locker screeching open was a trigger.”
Reflecting on his journey, he added, “Now, I look at the new recruits and can read their thoughts. It reminds me of myself, and I find it kind of endearing. I can’t stop these strong emotions from taking over… but I’m proud of myself! I made it! I’m writing this from bed, haha. I really am one of those ‘almost-discharged sergeants.’ Having the Chuseok holiday off is great—a full day to rest!”
He ended the letter by saying, “That was a lot, but I wanted to wish you a happy Chuseok. Isn’t it crazy that my 30-day countdown starts on this day? While everyone is relaxing with family, the butterfly in my heart is fluttering endlessly.”
Fans reacted to the letter on X, with one user tweeting, “CAN’T WAIT FOR HIM TO BE BACK ALREADY…” Another commented, “His letter is so heartfelt… and that pic…”
Others expressed gratitude, with one fan tweeting, “Thank you for the wonderful translations. His emotions come across so clearly. We appreciate the effort you put into this.”
Jin, the eldest BTS member, enlisted in December 2022 and was discharged in June 2024. J-Hope started his service in April 2023, and Suga joined in September 2023. The remaining BTS members—RM, Jimin, Kim Taehyung (V), and Jungkook—are also serving their military duties in South Korea.
