BTS J-Hope's Kind Gesture Goes Viral, Covers Training Camp Costs for Fellow Soldiers
With just over two weeks until his discharge, BTS member J-Hope is making headlines for his big-hearted act.
On September 29, photos surfaced on social media showing nine soldiers holding a banner that read, "Training camp for the classmates of Sergeant Jung Ho-seok and the 36th White Tiger Training Center. Fully sponsored and supported by BTS J-Hope."
A speech bubble above J-Hope's photo caught everyone's attention, saying, "You guys worked hard! I'll treat you all, so enjoy yourselves! Loyalty!"
J-Hope paid for the entire gathering of his fellow soldiers, creating a touching moment where they made a banner to show their thanks.
In a letter to fans on September 17, J-Hope shared, "Time has been cruel, but now that I’ve formed bonds, I feel sentimental. I look back on my military service with pride and integrity."
Currently, J-Hope is serving as an instructor at the Army's 36th Infantry Division White Tiger Training Center in Wonju, Gangwon Province. He enlisted in April 2023 and is expected to be discharged on October 17.
Song Kang Ho Reveals Shocking Reason He Rejected "Joint Security Area" Role at First — Find Out Why He Changed His Mind
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."
