How Did ARMYs Worldwide Make BTS’s j-hope's Military Discharge A Celebration To Remember?

BTS's j-hope 's military discharge has finally come, and global ARMYs couldn't be more excited to welcome him back. His return comes 18 months after serving as an assistant instructor at the 36th Infantry Division recruit training center in Gangwon Province.

Since the K-Pop idol started his military service in April 2023, fans have been patiently waiting for the day he completes his military service. Despite his temporary absence from the music industry, fans celebrated his birthday last February and remained dedicated to supporting his songs.

Now that j-hope is back from the military, wouldn't it be interesting to know what fans did to commemorate his much-anticipated return and how their creative celebrations reflect their deep bond with him?

Let's dive into the incredible ways ARMYs across continents came together to honor j-hope's homecoming from the military, showing once again that their love for BTS knows no bounds.

 

BTS's j-hope's Day of Military Discharge

On Oct. 17, j-hope officially completed his 18-month military service as a training instructor. His fellow BTS member Jin was present outside the military unit to welcome him back.

Jin also handed j-hope a giant bouquet, and he even held the microphones while his bandmate gave a speech. His gestures truly warmed fans' hearts.

Three days prior, BigHit Music announced that no special events would take place on the day of his military discharge. The label also requested the fans to refrain from visiting the site to avoid any problems arising from overcrowding.

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