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.

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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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