Since debuting in 2013, BTS‘s J-Hope has captured the hearts of netizens with his talent, charisma, and positivity. Over the years, he has rightly gained the nickname “Happy Virus” as he radiates joy and happiness wherever he goes.
So, it meant that ARMYs couldn’t hide their emotions when HYBE announced that J-Hope would be terminating his enlistment postponement.
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Yet, while ARMYs shared their sadness at the news, J-Hope gained attention after ensuring to start a live broadcast mere hours after the announcement was made.
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While he discussed his plans for the military and seemingly has been thinking about canceling his postponement for a while…
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One moment that stood out the most to ARMYs and made them extremely emotional was when J-Hope revealed a regret he had ahead of his enlistment. Along with being the group’s “Happy Virus,” J-Hope is known for being his members’ biggest supporter.
Whether it’s on Instagram, during broadcasts, or even visiting members’ solo schedules, J-Hope always gains attention for how much he loves his members.
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During the broadcast, J-Hope showcased just how much he loves his members. Straight after reassuring ARMYs about his enlistment, the idol started talking about his members’ upcoming plans.
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Firstly, J-Hope spoke about fellow dance-line member Jimin, who has his solo debut next month. While J-Hope hasn’t listened to all the songs, he is anticipating his younger member’s solo promotions after hearing some of them.
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J-Hope also couldn’t stop talking about Jimin’s work ethic, sharing that the idol continued to practice hard because he wanted to produce the best music for ARMYs.
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The close bond between J-Hope and Jimin is undeniable, and the idol revealed that even after his *chaotic* birthday live broadcast, the two went for drinks. So, it isn’t surprising that J-Hope is one of, if not the biggest, supporters.
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J-Hope also spoke about older member Suga and the fact that he’s the first to go on a solo tour later in the year.
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Although J-Hope is known for cheering on his members, the next part of the live broadcast truly broke the hearts of ARMYs worldwide.
The idol then explained that the saddest thing about his enlistment was that he wanted to cheer on the members during their solo activities, but he couldn’t now because of his own schedule and enlistment.
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J-Hope then explained that it was painful for him that he couldn’t cheer for them to the fullest. However, even though it hurt him, he would continue to cheer them on as much as he could.
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After the broadcast, it wasn’t surprising that fans couldn’t hide their emotions at hearing J-Hope’s words. As always, the idol puts his members before himself, and his biggest sadness ahead of his enlistment is not being there to support them.
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Of course, it will be hard for ARMYs to see another BTS member enlist, but with a special solo single being released before he goes, the idol will definitely make sure to keep fans updated when he can.
You can read more from the live broadcast below.