BTS Jungkook Jimin enlisted at the 5th Infantry Division Recruit Training Center on the 12th
Both will be discharged in June 2025
Source: Intern reporter Choi Soobin
[The Fact | Yeoncheon = Intern reporter Choi Soobin] BTS members Jungkook and Jimin began their military service.
<The Fact> reporters arrived at the 5th Infantry Division Recruit Training Center in Yeoncheon-gun, Georgia-do around 11 a.m. on the 12th. Although the weather was very cold, many reporters were present early when BTS members Jungkook and Jimin entered the facility.
Source: Intern reporter Choi Soobin
Near the new recruit training center, many banners containing the Army's hearts were hung up. The words 'I will wait for you, Jimin, I love you', 'Jungkook, I will forever Standing Next to You' and 'Wishing you good health in your military service'. These are banners containing the warm hearts of ARMY, who always support the members during their time in the army.
ARMY has always walked the path that BTS walked together, but from today, they will not be able to be together during this time. However, ARMY started waiting in the same place with the same heart for the day they meet again.
Source: Intern reporter Choi Soobin
At the venue that day, an advertising balloon was released high in the sky so that the members could see ARMY's heart from afar. Even though it was cold, the road leading to the entrance of Jungkook and Jimin's unit was filled with warmth thanks to ARMY's love.
BTS songs continued to sound in the cafe right at the entrance to the Recruit training center. From 'Spring Day' to 'The Untold Truth' to 'DNA', they gradually look back at the memories that BTS and ARMY wrote together and send fans a little comfort.
Source: Yeoncheon = Intern reporter Choi Soobin
Around 1 p.m., when BTS Jungkook and Jimin were expected to arrive, many reporters and ARMY were already at the scene. There is also a media outlet that has been doing live broadcasts on Instagram to show ARMY the real situation. The fans present at the scene all sat still in their seats and faced the cold wind and their faces full of thoughts.
Source: Intern reporter Choi Soobin
The two entered the facility at 1:28 p.m. in a black-and-white Carnival without any special greetings. On this day, SUGA and J-Hope together saw off Jungkook and Jimin. ARMY also couldn't take their eyes off the car passing through the training camp gate. After all the vehicles were inside, the reporters slowly closed the cameras but ARMY just stared at the entrance for a long time. Even though there were no words, ARMY's hearts must have touched Jungkook and Jimin. They did their best in their positions and promised to meet again.
Jungkook and Jimin are expected to enlist after completing basic military training at the 5th Infantry Division and being assigned to their units. The 5th Infantry Division was where Jin was working as an assistant instructor and the three met again as trainees and instructors.
With the two enlisting together, all BTS members will finally fulfill their duty to protect their country. Jin enlisted in December last year, J-Hope enlisted in April this year, and SUGA has been working as a social worker since September. RM and V entered the Army Training Center in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province on September 11.
Jungkook shared through Weverse Live on the 8th, "Every moment I've spent with you so far has been the brightest time of my life. I must have been very cautious when I wanted to ask you guys." Please wait for me while I'm serving in the army. I will return to the same place where I have always been. I promise to stand on stage with a more mature appearance."
Jimin also expressed his thoughts during the live broadcast on the 11th: “I am very determined to enlist with Jungkook.”
Jungkook and Jimin will begin military service on this day and be discharged in June 2025.
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