BTS member J-Hope, who is currently serving in the military, gave fans a heartfelt message as Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) approaches.

On September 17, J-Hope took to Weverse to share his feelings about having just one month left in the military. He wrote, "One month left, exactly 30 days! At first, time felt so slow, but now I’ve gotten used to it, and I’m feeling a bit emotional. I’ve been packing my things and giving away items I used to my juniors. Seeing my empty locker just deepens my feelings even more."

Reflecting on his time in the military, J-Hope added, "Looking back, it wasn’t a big deal, but I remember being so nervous and tense back then. Even the sound of the locker opening used to stress me out. Now, seeing the new recruits arrive, I feel a sense of camaraderie and see myself in them. It’s actually kind of cute."

J-Hope also shared, "Right now, I’m the typical senior soldier who’s about to be discharged. I’m writing this while lying on my bed, haha. The holiday is great! I get to rest well! I rambled a bit, but I just wanted to send my Chuseok greetings. And funny enough, today marks exactly 30 days until I’m discharged."

He ended his message with, "I hope autumn comes soon. I’ll see you all next month on this day. Until then, take good care of your health."

J-Hope, who enlisted in April last year, is currently serving as an instructor at a recruit training battalion. He is set to be discharged on October 17. Fans are already eagerly awaiting his 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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