BTS J-Hope Reveals Buzz Cut, Bids Fans Farewell Ahead Enlistment: 'I Will Return!'

Much to the fans' dismay, J-Hope's enlistment date is coming sooner than they have anticipated.

The BTS member took to Instagram to share a handwritten note that reads "I will return healthy and well!!" as well as a selfie of himself rocking a buzz cut.

According to reports, the KPOP idol is slated to enlist in the mandatory military training soon, although the exact date is yet to be known, as the group's music labe, Big Hit Music, has withheld that information to avoid fans from visiting the rapper on site. J-Hope is expected to be gone and on hiatus from all music activities for 18 consecutive months, but fans will still probably get updates from him.

'Lets Meet in 2025'

J-Hope is the second member of the boy group to enlist in South Korea's mandatory military training, with Jin leaving for his training last December 2022. BTS' group activities were put on hold as they wait for all the members to finish their military training, but for now, fans can enjoy the members' solo music. However, that did not stop them from feeling melancholy about the impending enlistments. The words "Lets meet in 2025" is currently trending on Twitter, insupport of the KPOP stars. "WE LOVE YOU JHOPE. COMEBACK SAFELY HOBI. WE WILL WAIT FOR YOU HOBI. ARMYS WILL WAIT FOR JHOPE. LET'S MEET IN 2025," a fan wrote.

"Oh my butterfly, how will we get used to your enlistment? It seems so difficult. I never wanted this day to come," another added with sad-faced emojis and a purple heart emoji, that signifies BTS' color.

J-Hope

While there is no set date when J-Hope is expected to leave for the military, he is expected to return somewhen in October 2024, reports say.

Prior to his absence, the rapper has released "On the Street," a song he collaborated with J. Cole with.

He released his solo studio album "Jack in the Box" in July 2022, which peaked in several global music charts. It was No. 3 in South Korea, No. 17 in the US, No. 3 in Finland, and No. 11 in Japan.

In 2018, he dropped "Hope World," his first mix tape, which peaked at No. 1 in the US World charts, No. 13 in Japan, No. 13 in Australia, and No. 35 in Canada.

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