[Music] [Applause] BTS are gathered to see J Hope begin his mandatory military service hoped he stays safe and healthy as he Bid Farewell group leader RM even had te eyes as they all sent J Hope on his [Applause] [Music] way at 1:55 p.m. on April 18 2023 a black minivan pulls into the 36 division's recruit training unit in wanju gangan Province this is the moment that the BTS members started his Tour of Duty in the South Kore military J Hope just like every other recruit received 5 weeks of basic training after ongoing NBC Warfare training
that involves taking off your gas mask in a dark room filled with tear gas job washed his burning eyes with water from his canteen he also did a 20 km Road March lugging full combat gear J hope known for his affable temperament never lost his smile even during hard times at boot camp while undergoing rigorous training he sometimes made hard gestures and Thumbs Up When posting for pictures and always had a bright expression fans were greatly relieved to see their star getting along with army Life After completing his 5we boot camp course J Hope was
tapped as an assistant instructor for the recruit training unit J hope had expressed a wish to become an instructor himself and was selected after taking the necessary evaluation he looked fit very manly and seemed at ease and looked noticeably different from his trainy days as an assistant instructor J hope conducted training to transform fresh trainees into Frontline soldiers J hope also took part in extracurricular activities on June 24 he appeared in the strong Warrior Army presentation contest the world famous star made a presentation about his military experience and even won the grand prize J hope
who enjoyed setting an example passed a set of tests such as shooting and physical fitness to secure the coveted Elite Warrior qualification and even got an early promotion the BTS member actively communicated with fans by sharing his latest activities one leave sharing his daily life such as going to a restaurant and civilian clothes J hope visited his own popup in sadong and express his gratitude when V and RM joined the army he took leave and visited nonsan South Chung Chong Province to see them off he also took time off so he could be in yon
Chan gongi Province when Jim and jonguk started the military service then he was on hand to congratulate the eldest BTS member Jinn when he was discharged from the military although all members were serving in the military or undergoing ultimate service band were still able to see the entire group J hope moreover shared his close ties with other drill instructors at his unit like any other young Trooper he freely took playful videos and photos with his colleagues with much of the footage later being released to the public after fulfilling his 18 month stint in the military
he Bid Farewell to his comrades in arms and returned to his fans naturally fans are looking forward to seeing what activities J hope will pursue as he is the second BTS member to have completed military service on off the gin [Music]