On April 1, 2023, HYBE released an official statement regarding BTS J-Hope’s military enlistment. Fans have known for quite some time that he would be the next member to enlist after Jin. HYBE advised fans regarding the enlistment through an official statement on Weverse. An English statement was provided in addition to Korean and Mandarin.
Hello.
This is BIGHIT MUSIC.We thank all the fans for your continued support for BTS and would like to update you on j-hope’s upcoming enlistment into the military.
j-hope will fulfill his required time with the military by enlisting in the army. Please note that there will be no official event on the day of his entry.
The entrance ceremony is a time to be observed by military personnel and their families only. To prevent any issues that might occur from crowding, fans are advised to refrain from visiting the site. Instead, we ask you to keep your heartwarming words of support and farewell in your hearts.
We also advise you not to get adversely affected by purchasing unauthorized tours or product packages that illegally use the artist’s IP. Our company will take necessary action against any attempts at commercial activity making unauthorized use of such IP.
We ask for your continued love and support for j-hope until he completes his military service and returns. Our company will also strive to provide all the support he needs during this time.
Thank you.
— HYBE
Following the company’s instruction, fans should not attend the induction ceremony. A quiet enlistment is desired and fans should respect that. Previously, the company already indicated that they will not be able to tell fans the exact date, but that J-Hope was preparing to leave for the army.