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New photos of BTS members Jungkook and Jimin post-enlistment have surfaced online, showing them in a training camp environment. K-netizens reacted positively, praising their handsome appearances and expressing excitement for their return as a full group in 2025.
Jimin and Jungkook have become the final two BTS members to enlist in the military, with a warm send-off from J-Hope and Suga. Prior to their enlistment, they held Weverse Live broadcasts to bid farewell to their fans. It is expected that all BTS members will be discharged and reunite by June 2025.
BTS's V shares a heartfelt message with fans ahead of his enlistment, expressing his sadness at not being able to make happy memories with ARMY for the time being. He promises to return in good health after 18 months and asks fans to take care of themselves. V also shares a screenshot of a video call with Jungkook and prepares fans for various surprises during his absence. RM and V will enlist on December 11, while Jimin and Jungkook will enlist on December 12.
BTS members RM and V have begun their military service as active-duty soldiers in the army after completing basic military training at the Nonsan Army Training Center. V has applied for the special mission unit of the Army Capital Defense Command. The agency requested fans to refrain from visiting the site to ensure safety. RM and V personally shared their thoughts about enlisting with fans, expressing gratitude and anticipation for the future. Jimin and Jungkook will also enlist together, completing the military duties of all seven members of BTS.
BTS member Jin joins Jungkook's surprise livestream on Weverse and jokingly advises him to practice the Armed Forces Bare Hand Exercise instead of working out for his upcoming military enlistment. Jin's playful comment sparks laughter among fans as they enjoy the members' interactions before their enlistment.
BTS member Jungkook held a livestream, possibly his last before his military enlistment, and shared various memorable moments with fans. Highlights included Jungkook walking and singing outside, answering a fan's question in English, addressing sasaengs, being joined by fellow member Jin, singing karaoke, showing off his organized drink collection, imitating J-Hope's signature move, singing and dancing to SEVENTEEN's "God Of Music," teasing his buzzcut, and expressing the possibility of doing one more livestream before his departure.
BTS members RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook have urged their fans not to visit army camps when they begin their mandatory military service. The K-pop stars' label announced that the four members would enlist soon, and the band posted a video asking fans to avoid showing up at military bases on their enlistment day. The label emphasized that there would be no separate official events and requested fans to give a warm send-off and encouragement from their hearts. South Korea requires nearly all able-bodied men to enlist for 18 months by the time they turn 28.
BTS members Jimin, Jungkook, RM, and V will soon begin preparing for their mandatory military service in South Korea. Their management, BIGHIT MUSIC, announced that RM and V will enlist according to their respective procedures, while Jimin and Jungkook are scheduled to enlist together. The group's management advised fans to refrain from visiting the enlistment site and purchasing unauthorized tours or products. All seven members of BTS are expected to complete their military service requirement before reuniting in 2025.
BTS members RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook held a Weverse livestream before their upcoming enlistment in the military. V and Jungkook revealed their freshly trimmed hairstyles, while Jimin kept his long blonde locks hidden. Each member expressed their resolution to return safely and assured fans that the year and a half would pass quickly. They also mentioned that Jin will be discharged soon. Fans cherished the livestream and shared the moments online.
BTS members Jimin, V, Jung Kook, and RM are set to begin their mandatory military service obligations, with Jimin and Jung Kook enlisting together while RM and V will enlist separately. The exact enlistment dates have not been announced yet. Suga is the only member who has completed his service so far. Despite their upcoming enlistment, all seven members of BTS have been actively releasing music, and the group recently renewed their contract with HYBE and BIGHIT Music.
Lee Do Hyun's character in the upcoming drama "Death's Game" has been revealed. He plays Jang Gun Woo, a handsome model and heartthrob who attracts attention everywhere he goes. Despite lacking talent or life goals, Jang Gun Woo's life has been smooth sailing due to his good looks. Lee Do Hyun agreed to appear in the drama as his final role before enlisting in the military. "Death's Game" will premiere on December 15.
The Army is expected to fall short of its goal to bring in 65,000 new active-duty soldiers by roughly 10,000 recruits, while the Marine Corps has met its recruitment goals for fiscal year 2023. Both services are facing a tough recruiting environment due to high employment rates and a shrinking pool of eligible Americans. The Army has implemented new programs and offered high enlistment bonuses to attract recruits, while the Marine Corps has extended duty assignments and utilized its delayed entry program to meet its goals.
The Marine Corps is experiencing a surge in recruiting while other branches of the military struggle to meet their goals. Marine leaders credit their success to selecting top-performing Marines for recruiting positions and increasing the number of recruiters. They also prioritize the return of recruiters to high schools, which was halted during the pandemic. The Marines expect to achieve their recruiting target of over 33,000 this year, while the Army, Navy, and Air Force anticipate falling short of their goals. The Marines' emphasis on quality over quantity and their unique approach to recruitment, including personal interactions and the allure of being a Marine, have contributed to their recruiting success.
While the Army, Navy, and Air Force struggle to meet their recruiting goals, the Marine Corps is on track to achieve theirs. Marine leaders credit their success to selecting top-performing Marines for recruiting duty, increasing the number of recruiters, and resuming in-person recruiting at high schools. The Marines prioritize quality over quantity, avoiding the need to dip into delayed entry applicant pools. However, a challenge remains in finding recruits who can pass the military's academic test. The Marines are repositioning recruiting stations and plan to increase the number of Marine reservists involved in recruitment. The Corps' emphasis on selecting the best and brightest for recruiting positions has proven effective in attracting potential recruits.
BTS leader RM revealed during a Weverse live stream that he was planning to enlist in the military at the same time as J-Hope but had to push it back due to a project. RM is expected to be the next member of BTS to begin his mandatory military service.