BTS's J-Hope Completes Military Service, Reunites with Jin
J-Hope, the second BTS member to finish South Korea's mandatory service, returns to civilian life as fans and fellow member Jin celebrate his discharge.
- J-Hope has completed his 18-month mandatory military service in South Korea, becoming the second BTS member to do so after Jin.
- The discharge took place at a military base in Wonju, where J-Hope was welcomed by Jin and approximately 100 fans and reporters.
- Fans from around the world gathered to celebrate, despite official requests to avoid overcrowding at the site.
- J-Hope expressed gratitude to fans and acknowledged the hard work and sacrifices of military personnel during his service.
- HYBE, BTS's agency, saw a rise in stock prices following J-Hope's discharge, amid ongoing legal challenges and other member enlistments.
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