BigHit Music, the agency behind the beloved K-Pop sensation BTS, made a significant announcement on Wednesday that the remaining members, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, are now set to begin their military enlistment. This comes after the earlier enlistment of Jin, Suga, and J-Hope.
“Hello. This is BIGHIT Music. We would like to inform our fans that RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook have initiated the military enlistment process. The artists are preparing to fulfill their military service duties. We will inform you of further updates in the due course. We ask you for your continued love and support for RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook until they complete their military service and safely return. Our company will spare no effort in providing support for our artists. Thank you.”
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Following this announcement, reactions from the devoted BTS ARMY flooded X (formerly Twitter), expressing a mix of disappointment and understanding.
Hello. ⁰This is BIGHIT MUSIC.⁰⁰We would like to inform our fans that RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook have initiated the military enlistment process.⁰⁰The artists are preparing to fulfill their military service duties. We will inform you of further updates in due course.⁰⁰We… pic.twitter.com/qtaPkwXGU2
— haruharu???? (slow) (@haruharu_w_bts) November 22, 2023
One fan shared, “Me sad that Joon, Tae, Jimin, and JK are enlisting but remembering this is the end of the BigHit enlistment notice era.”
Another fan added a touch of optimism, saying, “The next ‘hello, this is BigHit Music’ announcement will be Jin finishing his service.”
There were also comments on the timing of the announcement, with one user expressing, “BigHit is actually sick for announcing enlistment right after concerts.”
Despite the varied reactions, some fans held onto hope, stating, “It is just a pre-notice; we still have a lot of time together.“
For those not familiar with the Korean system, it’s essential to understand that all Korean men between the ages of 18 and 28 are obligated to serve in the military for a period of 20 months. Jin and J-Hope, who began their military enlistment last year, are expected to conclude their service in 2025. Suga embarked on his military enlistment earlier this year. Although each member has been busy with solo projects leading up to their enlistment, the anticipation is high for the boy band to reunite in 2025.
The news brings a mix of emotions for fans, knowing that their favorite artists will be temporarily stepping away from the spotlight to fulfill their civic duties. Despite this, the support and love from the ARMY remain strong, with hopes for a joyous reunion when the BTS members complete their military service. As the journey unfolds, BigHit Music reassures fans that they will spare no effort in providing support for their artists during this period.
