BTS member J-Hope (real name Jung Ho-seok) recently announced his decision to voluntarily enlist in the military, cancelling his previous request for postponement.

Upon hearing the news, Jin (real name Kim Seok-jin), who is currently serving his military duty, left a comment on J-Hope's post on February 26th saying, "Welcome. If we meet, let's not make eye contact." He then joked, "I am a private and you are a trainee."

Jin also gave J-Hope some advice on military protocol, saying, "The angle of salute should maintain a straight line between the wrist and elbow, and the forearm should be at a 45-degree angle to the ground while the upper arm should be at a 30 to 45-degree angle". J-Hope responded with tears emoji, calling Jin "Sergeant Tiger."

Jin, who is the oldest member of BTS, enlisted in the army in December 2020 and is currently serving as a drill instructor after completing his training.

J-Hope's enlistment will make him the second member of the group to serve in the military following Jin.

As the main dancer and sub-rapper of BTS, J-Hope was born in 1994 and was eligible for postponement until the end of 2024 under the revised Military Service Act, which allows for deferment until the age of 30 with the recommendation of the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

However, he recently cancelled his postponement request and expressed his intention to fulfill his military duty.

Big Hit Music, the agency representing BTS, stated that they will inform fans of any updates regarding J-Hope's enlistment and asked for continued support and love for the artist during his military service.

BTS had previously announced that each member will enlist in the military according to their individual schedules, starting with Jin in October 2020.

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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