• BTS's J-Hope talks about upcoming military enlistment and how he's been feeling lately

    J-Hope, a member of the globally popular boy band BTS, recently shared his honest feelings with fans during a live broadcast on the fan platform Weverse.

    The singer, who is set to enlist in the military soon, talked about his upcoming enlistment and how he has been feeling lately.

    During the broadcast, J-Hope mentioned that he would cut his hair the day before he enters the military.

    He also revealed that he had been feeling indifferent lately and that time was flying by quickly. He said, "I've been thinking a lot lately. Time really flies. I also had thoughts like, 'Will this kind of time come for me?'"

    J-Hope also mentioned that he had received a lot of help from his fellow member Jin, who is currently serving in the military as a sergeant.

    He said that Jin calls him every day and asks how he is doing, which he finds very helpful.

    The singer expressed his apologies to fans for not being able to contact them as much as he would have liked.

    He admitted that he had been feeling lethargic until recently and that he had not had much emotional energy to reach out to fans.

    However, he assured fans that he would do his best to fulfill his duty as a healthy young man in South Korea and come back well.

    J-Hope's heartfelt message to fans garnered a lot of attention and support from netizens, who expressed their love and encouragement for the singer. Here are some comments from fans:

    • "J-Hope, we will miss you so much! Please take care and come back safely. We will be waiting for you!"
    • "Thank you for your hard work, J-Hope. We love you and will always support you!"
    • "J-Hope's positive energy is what we need in this world. We will miss you, but we know you will come back stronger than ever!"
    • "J-Hope, you have nothing to apologize for. We understand that you need time for yourself. We will always be here for you!"
    • "J-Hope, we are so proud of you for fulfilling your duty as a citizen of South Korea. We will be waiting for your return with open arms!"

    J-Hope's message to fans was a touching reminder of his love and dedication to his fans, and his willingness to serve his country.

    As he prepares for his enlistment, fans are showing their support and love for the singer, wishing him all the best and looking forward to his return.

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  • BTS's Jimin Makes History by Winning 'Fan’s Choice Grand Prize' at the 2024 MAMA Awards

    BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

    On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

    Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

    In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

    Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

    His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

    The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

    Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

    On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

    Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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