J-HOPE of K-pop boy group BTS gave an update on his fellow member JIN's life in the military.
On January 1, J-HOPE went live on BTS' official online fan community WeVerse.
As 2022 has just ended, J-HOPE talked briefly about what 2022 was like to him, "It was a year that I personally accepted some new challenges. It was an unforgettable year for BTS as well. Our oldest one JIN also started his military service in 2022."
Then, J-HOPE revealed that he actually spoke to JIN on the phone on December 30.
With a smile, J-HOPE said, "As soon as I answered his call, JIN was like, 'J-HOPE...!' I asked him how he was doing, and he complained to me about not picking up the phone. I told him, 'I had no idea that this was you. I didn't pick it up at first because it was a number that I didn't know.' He was calling me using the phone at the training center, so..."
He resumed, "When I heard his voice, I felt so comforted. I also started remembering all those moments with JIN. It was so nice to speak to him."
After saying that, J-HOPE reassured fans that JIN is doing fine and told them not to be concerned about him.
J-HOPE stated, "Honestly though, don't worry about him. If I were to tell you how he is doing in the military on behalf of him, I can say that he is well there. He seems healthy, and is doing greatly in the military. There's no need to worry about him."
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JIN joined the military on December 13; he will receive five-week basic military training at the training center, then be deployed to his unit as an active-duty soldier.
The oldest member of BTS is expected to complete his national mandatory military service in June 2024.
(Credit= 'uarmyhope' Instagram, WeVerse)