GOT7's Jinyoung has officially entered basic military training on May 8, KST to fulfill his mandatory service.

BH Entertainment, Jinyoung's agency, announced his enlistment and stated that there will be no separate official event held to minimize crowding due to safety concerns.

The agency also urged fans to refrain from visiting the site since the entrance ceremony for the recruit training center is a private event with a large number of soldiers and their families.

Prior to enlistment, Jinyoung posted a photo of his short hair on his social media account, drawing attention from fans.

On May 4, KST, Jinyoung posted a handwritten letter on his social media account, surprising fans with the news of his enlistment.

He said, “Are you surprised to hear the news of my enlistment? Everyone is worried, but I think I've become calmer and more reassured now that I've met you guys. I promise to think of you all, stay healthy, experience many things, and come back as a better person. I am always grateful and I love you.” 

He expressed his gratitude to his fans and promised to return as a better person after experiencing many things during his service.

Netizens have been expressing their support and love for Jinyoung on social media, wishing him the best during his military service.

Here are some of the comments from fans:

"We will miss you, Jinyoung! Come back safely and healthy."

"Jinyoung, fighting! We'll be waiting for you."

"It's a sad day, but we are proud of you for serving your country."

"Thank you for your service, Jinyoung. We will be here waiting for you."

"Stay strong and come back even better, Jinyoung! We love you!"

"We'll always support you, Jinyoung! Take care and stay healthy."

"Jinyoung, you're a role model for us all. Good luck and stay safe!"

"We'll be counting the days until your return, Jinyoung! Fighting!"

"Jinyoung, we're proud of you and your dedication to serving your country. Stay safe!"

"You will be missed, Jinyoung. We will be eagerly waiting for your return."

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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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