BTS J-hope has announced his enlistment in the military as the BTS agency BigHit announced the enlistment process, the rapper-singer on Sunday conducted a live session interacting with fans about the enlistment process and also recalled how Jin called him and gave him advice.
J-Hope also said that he has already prepared himself and assured that he will go and come back quickly. Talking to his fans, J-Hope said, "Yes, the process has started as you heard, but just because I applied for it doesn't mean I'll get enlisted immediately."
He further said, "I had it in my mind when I was doing the live concert on my birthday, but I was being a little careful about what I was saying. I have been thinking of the process since last year after Jin hyung enlisted. The time has passed so quickly, I've grown 30 years old. J-Hope has become 30, my birthday has passed.. all this time has been so meaningful."
He also talked about the military enlistment and how Jin called him and supported him, saying, "He called me the moment the notice was released like 'J-Hooooope, I got the news!' We talked about this and that stuff about the process and he gave me advice about stuff too."
His fans also got emotional in the comments section, where the rapper said replying to them, "It's not a big deal I'll go and come back quickly. I trust you (guys) whenever.. and you guys trust me, right? Trust you.. and trust me. Anyway, I'm not getting enlisted right away, that's the fact."
He also said, "The comments look like they're already sending me away, it's not yet, we've only started the process. Even while I'm doing the military service, I've prepared stuff just for you so, as you know, J-Hope's personality. I think of many things and prepare many things as always."
Fans also asked him to hold a live session right before getting enlisted to which J-Hope said, "Of course. Should I come after shaving my head? But that will be a little sad, right? It makes me sad if you guys say it's a farewell greeting. It's not a farewell."
He further said, "Personally what makes me feel a little sad is that I won't be able to cheer on all the members' solos, I'll just cheer them on quietly. Talking about Jimin's upcoming album "Face, J-Hope said, "I've listened to Jimin's main track, not all, so I'm looking forward to it."
Earlier on Sunday, the agency of BTS released the statement announcing his enlistment which read, "Hello. This is BigHit Music. We would like to inform our fans that J-Hope has initiated the military enlistment process by applying for the termination of his enlistment postponement."
It further stated, "We will inform you of further updates in due course. We ask you for your continued love and support for J-Hope until he completes his military service and safely returns. Our company will spare no effort in providing support for our artists. Thank you."