Earlier today, BTS’ J-hope went live on Instagram and revealed a lot about his upcoming days which has left the fandom with mixed emotions. As per the South Korean mandatory military enlistment, the artist has to halt his activities and lead his life as a soldier for more than 18 months. Following the footsteps of his fellow member Jin, who has already enlisted on December 2022, he will be the second member to enter the service.
In the live video, the rapper-producer converses with ARMY (fandom name) for a long time. He often interacts with his fans via his social media platform. He starts by thanking the fans for making his latest song, On The Street, win two trophies in music shows consecutively. Then he continues to reveal that his official schedules are almost over, and he has recorded a lot of content for the fandom.
He proceeds to say that he cannot reveal the exact date he will be leaving for the military, but it is coming soon. It is most likely that the artist will be enlisting by the end of next month. However, he says that he is ready for the process and to step into the new phase of his life. Since his fellow member has already enlisted, he is not worried much about the transition.
J-hope reminisces about the time when his solo activities officially started and says that he is satisfied and harbours no regrets. Moreover, he says that he has listened to the songs from his fellow member Jimin’s unreleased solo album. He adds that the concept is dark, which perfectly fits with the singer’s artistic choice.
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In the last few minutes of the live, he talks about his expectations from the enlistment. He also mentions the various changes that he will go through and expects the experience to mature him and turn him into a better version of himself. He prioritises his health the most and expects his fans to maintain a healthy lifestyle as well.
Recently, the singer-producer released a single featuring American rapper J. Cole which was very well received by fans and non-fans alike. The track is based on his career and his turbulent journey to fame. He dedicates the song to ARMY, who has been with him on his journey through thick and thin.
Watch BTS’ J-hope in On the Street Music Video
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