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BTS' Jin Discharged After 18 Months of Military Service, Greeted by Bandmates

Jun 12, 2024, 07:50 AM

BTS member Jin, also known as Kim Seokjin, has been officially discharged from his mandatory military service in South Korea after 18 months of duty, attaining the rank of sergeant. Jin, the oldest member of the globally renowned K-pop group, was greeted by his fellow bandmates, including RM, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, at a military base in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi province. RM celebrated with a saxophone solo of their hit 'Dynamite'. To celebrate his return, Jin will hold an in-person event on June 13, where he plans to greet fans. His song 'Super Tuna' has seen a resurgence in popularity, climbing various iTunes charts globally. Jin revealed he won several military awards during his service. Jin's return on June 12 marks the beginning of the end of military service for BTS members, with others expected to complete their service over the next year. The reunion of the bandmates has been widely celebrated by fans and the media.