BTS singer Jin thanks his 'army' as he reunites with band after 18-month mandatory military service

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: Jin of BTS has finally reunited with other members as he officially completed his mandatory military service in South Korea.

The 31-year-old appeared to be happy and proud as he made his exit from a military base in Yeoncheon on Wednesday, June 12. Jin was seen dressed in uniform, as the K-Pop star was greeted by his bandmates J-Hope, Jimin, Jungkook, V and RM, who played a saxophone in celebration of his return. However, Bandmate Suga, who is doing alternative service because of an injury, was not seen in the picture. 

BTS members welcome back Jin as band reunites after military service

Jin reunited with all six members of BTS in a photo posted by the band on X. The image showed him sitting in the middle of the group on a couch in front of a wall decorated with tinsel and balloons that read, “Jin Is Back.”

“I’m home!” the group captioned the photo, which has garnered over 25 million likes on the platform. Jin also made an appearance on a Weverse livestream, where he spent 19 minutes interacting with fans and expressing his gratitude for their unwavering support during his absence.

He also posted a message to his fans on the platform, writing, “Thank you so much to the reporters and the ARMY who came to the company for my discharge from the military. I couldn't say hello properly because I was afraid it would get crowded, but thank you so much. Our ARMY is the best.”

A day before the band's 2024 Festa celebration in South Korea, which honours the band's 11th anniversary and Jin's homecoming, the group announces Jin's return home.

Jin enrolled in late 2022, making him the first member of BTS to register in the military under South Korea's requirement for able-bodied men. As the remaining band members complete their required service, the group has taken a pause.

The remaining members are expected to complete their military service by the end of 2025, with Jung Kook and Jimin scheduled to return in December that year. They are anticipated to resume activities as a septet in 2026.

Fans overwhelmed as Jin reunites with BTS

Several social media users took to X to share their happiness. A user wrote on X,"This has got to be one of the happiest, most precious days in the last 18 months. Jin’s finally back with us, our Tannies are reunited, we got a Jin LIVE and an OT7 picture. It only gets better from here."

A user said,"THE FEELING THAT GAVE ME WHEN LISTENING TO THIS, THAT I COULD NOT STOP CRYING… I LOVE YOU BTS."

A user wrote,"This photo just cleared my skin, cleared up the sky, raised my credit score, filled up my refrigerator and my gas tank. I love y’all so much."

A user said, "a gain, happy me my babies omg! hobi is too tiny with taehyung," 

Another user said,"MY FAMILY IS TOGETHER ."

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