Exciting news for ARMY! BTS member J-Hope will be discharged from the military on the 17th! On October 14, Big Hit Music shared the news, asking fans to stay safe and avoid visiting the site on his discharge day.

They said, "J-Hope is finishing his Army service, and we won’t have any special events on that day. We kindly ask fans to refrain from visiting to prevent any accidents due to large crowds."

The company encouraged fans to send their love and support to J-Hope from a distance, expressing gratitude for the fans' continued support. They reassured everyone that they will keep doing their best for their artists.

J-Hope joined the Army on April 18 last year and has been serving as a drill instructor. He even won the Grand Prize at the "Strong Warrior, Army! Presentation Contest" held in June and was recognized as an elite soldier last October.

In March, he released "HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1," which debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200 chart, showing that he remains a hot topic even while serving. Fans are eagerly waiting to see what he will do next after returning!

Big Hit Music's full statement reminds us of the importance of safety and sending our love from afar. It’s a heartfelt moment for all fans as we look forward to welcoming J-Hope back to the ARMY family!

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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."

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