Who All Are Going To Military In Bts

So, you've heard the news: some of the BTS members are heading off to the military! I know, I know, it's a tragedy - who's going to save us from the K-pop drought? But don't worry, we've got the scoop on who's going, when, and why (spoiler alert: it's not because they want to trade in their microphones for machine guns).

The first to enlist is Jin, the oldest member of the group, who's set to join the army in December 2022. We're not sure what's more surprising, the fact that he's leaving or that he's actually older than we thought (just kidding, Jin is still a young blood at heart). As the hyung (that's "older brother" in Korean) of the group, he's got to set a good example, after all.

But Jin won't be alone for long - J-Hope is also set to enlist in the near future, although the exact date is still unclear. We're pretty sure he's just excited to show off his sick dance moves to his fellow soldiers (who needs gun training when you've got choreography skills?). And let's be real, the army could use a little bit of BTS's signature swag.

The Reason Behind Their Enlistment

So, why are these members heading off to the military in the first place? Well, in South Korea, mandatory military service is a thing, and all able-bodied men are required to serve for about 18-21 months. It's not just BTS - all Korean men have to do it, unless they're exempt for some reason (like being a professional athlete or having a medical condition).

But here's the thing: BTS has been postponing their enlistment for years, thanks to their hectic tour schedules and album releases. They've been granted a few extensions, but now it's time to pay the piper (or in this case, put on the army uniform). We're pretty sure they're not thrilled about it, but hey, at least they'll have some awesome army stories to share when they get back.

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And don't even get us started on the fan reaction - let's just say the ARMY (that's BTS's fanbase, for the uninitiated) is not taking the news well. We've seen tearful goodbyes, frantic fan art, and even protests (just kidding about that last one, but we wouldn't put it past some of the more dedicated fans). All jokes aside, though, it's clear that the ARMY is going to miss their boys terribly.

But here's a fun fact: did you know that BTS has actually been preparing for this moment for years? They've been releasing solo music, collaborating with other artists, and even starting their own labels (yes, really!). It's all part of their plan to keep the music alive even when they're not together as a group.

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And let's not forget about the other members - RM, Suga, Jimin, V, and Jungkook are all still going strong, with plenty of music, projects, and variety shows in the works. We're not sure what the future holds, but one thing's for sure: BTS is going to keep on slaying the game, even if they're not all together as a group.

So there you have it - the lowdown on BTS's military enlistment. It's a bitter pill to swallow, but we're staying positive (after all, we've got plenty of music and memories to hold us over until they return). And who knows - maybe they'll even come back with some new material inspired by their time in the army (a BTS military concept album, anyone?).

In all seriousness, though, we're going to miss these guys - but we're also incredibly proud of them for serving their country. It's not going to be easy, but we know they'll come out stronger and more resilient than ever. And when they finally return to the stage, we'll be ready - with open arms and reams of fan art. Bring it on, BTS!