On February 26, BIGHIT MUSIC announced that BTS‘s J-Hope would be the next member to join the South Korean military, following Jin, and he has already started the process of his mandatory enlistment.
Hello.
This is BIGHIT MUSIC.
We would like to inform our fans that j-hope has initiated the military enlistment process by applying for the termination of his enlistment postponement.
We will inform you of further updates in due course.
We ask you for your continued love and support for j-hope until he completes his military service and safely returns. Our company will spare no effort in providing support for our artist.
Thank you.
— BIGHIT MUSIC
Everyone has been coping with the news, and some in different ways. Naturally, many ARMYs were heartbroken to separate from J-Hope already.
Jhope telling me to take care and stay safepic.twitter.com/Ffwhh24w61
— Sailee⁷ | FACE🪞 ON THE STREET
(@jinsthiccbooty) February 26, 2023
first they took our moon away from us and now they want our sun like what more do u want from me
pic.twitter.com/50q9OcYKPN— micah⁷ ❥ hobi🪞 (@mikoo4lyfers) February 26, 2023
Jin even reacted to the news via Weverse, and he had jokes, helping to comfort ARMYs.
jin weverse comment
welcome.. https://t.co/MR4WFEWPkJ pic.twitter.com/h7aqyobrYO
— 윤서⁷ (@btsinthemoment) February 26, 2023
they say that for a salute, you have to maintain a straight line between your wrist and forearm at 45 degrees from the ground, and your upper arm has to remain between 30 to 45 degrees@/jin youre a tiger (strict) assistant instructor… 🥲 https://t.co/QWHMiRkyW9 pic.twitter.com/WWVZFD6zx4
— 윤서⁷ (@btsinthemoment) February 26, 2023
J-Hope himself took to Weverse Live to reassure ARMYs about his enlistment. He revealed that he had been thinking of enlisting since Jin left, and the eldest BTS member called him once the announcement was released, so J-Hope got advice from his hyung.
I think I’ve been thinking about this since last year. After Jin-hyung went in, I wondered when I should do it too. When thinking about it, I decided that the sooner I go in, the sooner I can return and show you something good.
— J-Hope, translated by @ryuminating/Twitter
— Sel⁷ (@BTStranslation_) February 26, 2023
Now, one of J-Hope’s close friends has revealed how they’re coping with the news of his enlistment: Becky G.
Since J-Hope and the Latina soloist collaborated on the record-breaking homage to Bianca Bonnie‘s “Chicken Noodle Soup” in 2019, they’ve become great friends.
We were one of the first to do Korean, Spanish, and English. It’s really badass.
— Becky G
Whenever they’ve seen each other at award shows, they’ve been eager to catch up…
HOBI AND BECKY G GREETING EACH OTHER 🥲
pic.twitter.com/kpd4dlHHv2
— j-hope daily
#AllNewHope (@thehobiprint) November 22, 2021
J-Hope even included her when he made history at 2022 Lollapalooza. The iconic duo reunited for an incredible performance of “Chicken Noodle Soup.”
Previously, it was announced that Becky G would perform at 2023 Coachella. Just as J-Hope included her in his performance, she wanted to do the same.
Of course, now that might change. When the news broke that J-Hope would soon enlist, some tweeted, “check on becky,” knowing what good friends they are.
Just saw so many tweets saying to check on Becky
I’m sure she’s aware hobi is going to the military and has shared her well wishes with him
@iambeckyg
— ARRANCA 3/10 (@wbeckyg) February 26, 2023
ayo someone check on Becky g
— steph
(@hoe4hoseokk) February 26, 2023
Becky G responded to one of the tweets, expressing her appreciation to fans for their concern. She revealed that she and J-Hope actually spoke. Like us, she was sad, especially because she had hoped he’d join her at 2023 Coachella, but she’s wishing him the best always.
I actually appreciate this sm. We have spoke.
— Becky G. (@iambeckyg) February 26, 2023
They are truly friendship goals! Read more about them below.
Becky G Spills On Her Friendship With BTS’s J-Hope
