SEOUL – K-pop star J-Hope, a member of the boy band supergroup BTS, was discharged from South Korea’s military on Thursday after 18 months of duty.
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SEOUL – K-pop star J-Hope, a member of the boy band supergroup BTS, was discharged from South Korea’s military on Thursday after 18 months of duty.
He is the second member of the seven-member group to wrap up the mandatory national service that has put their music careers on hold, after oldest member Jin finished his service in June.
J-Hope, 30, wearing a uniform and a black beret, was smiling as he was greeted with member Jin and around 100 or more cheering fans as well as reporters upon his release at a military base in Wonju, Gangwon province.
“Thanks to the fans, I was able to finish it (the service) safely, with health,” he told those gathered.
“What I’ve felt for the past a year-and-a-half is that a lot of soldiers are working hard, dedicating themselves, and doing so much to protect the country,” he added, asking the public for their interest and love for those…