BTS’s Jin Returns To Instagram Just To Celebrate J-Hope’s Birthday

BTS‘s Jin has returned to Instagram!

Jin officially enlisted for his mandatory military service on December 13, 2022, joining the 5th Infantry Division in Yeoncheon County for his training. He won’t make any promotional appearances until he finishes his enlistment in 2024.

We all miss him. Still, the Korean military shared a few official updates regarding Jin, showcasing him in his uniform in his first few months of serving. Meanwhile, Jin has promised to update ARMYs monthly, but so far, it has been via pre-recorded materials.

The one exception was when Jin was permitted by the army to post a few pictures in uniform. He updated ARMYs via Weverse on January 18.

I’m having a good time. I am posting this picture after receiving permission from the military. ARMYs always be happy and be well.

— Jin

Since then, we have not seen or heard much from Jin. His fellow BTS members, such as Jimin and Jungkook, have both given ARMYs brief updates about Jin during their respective live broadcasts.

jimin said that on top of being handsome, jin didn’t change/age a bit, he looks the same from when they first met. he also says he misses jin, not just him but all their staff members do pic.twitter.com/mbYRGoG1nD

— pha missing jin (@bemyjinnie) February 10, 2023

: Jin hyung?
: Jin hyung seems to be doing well
: Sometimes he would upload message(s) in the group chat, Jin hyung

pic.twitter.com/8iNpeBrrUd

— 𝓪⁷ (@JlNSONYEONDAN) February 1, 2023

Now, Jin has finally returned and for a very special occasion!

Last week, J-Hope posted a photo advertising his MMTG interview with Jaejae. Today, Jin used the post on Instagram to publicly wish his bro a happy birthday.

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I’ve appeared on MMTG. Please give it a lot of interest,  please also give the documentary a lot of interest.

— J-Hope

jwehope happy birthday

— Jin

Shortly after, V replied to Jin’s comment. He wished J-Hope a happy birthday, too, adding a cute emoji!

jwehope happy birthday

— V

J-Hope celebrated his 29th birthday on February 18.

hoseok missing seokjin a lot in his birthday pic.twitter.com/GV6iycvjoi

— 𝒥𝒜 (@jinniesarchives) February 17, 2023

He held a live broadcast via Weverse, and Jimin even made an appearance. During their time together, they actually talked about Jin, and clearly, J-Hope missed him a lot. So, it’s like they summoned their hyung!

: time wouldn’t pass only for jin hyung right
: it’s moving so fast here, so slow for jin hyung
: he called today too
: really?you get call from jin hyung? where?
: this hyung. this hyung doesn’t call me. why’s that?
: It’s me, I contacted him
: Ah is that so, good pic.twitter.com/m3XxhDBh7O

— * (@kookjinworld_) February 17, 2023

jin hyung doesn’t have trouble with that.. he just misses people and wants to perform.. stuff like that is hard, he said
of course he wants to perform, there’s a lot of things one can’t do

— Sel⁷ (@BTStranslation_) February 17, 2023

Jin and J-Hope used Instagram to interact a lot prior to enlistment. Additionally, J-Hope even had a dinner to celebrate and honor Jin’s birthday, Christmas, and enlistment before Jin enlisted. Read more below.

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