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Jimin \\//\\//\\// Military Duty...

2023... Jimin had quite a year, starting with becoming a global ambassador to 2 luxury companies: Dior and Tiffany & Co. to successfully collaborating on the song Vibe with his longtime role model, Taeyang of Big Bang, to his successful first solo album, FACE, to making history and earning many accolades and awards for his album to doing engaging dance challenges, including two with his friend and fellow idol, Taemin of Shinee, to traveling alone publicly with Jung Kook. There were so many highlights and memorable moments, including his historic awards and his equally historic end-of-year chart placements for his recording efforts.  With all that said, action-packed 2023 will literally end with Jimin's enlistment to complete his mandatory military service.

After all the rumors & leaked information, we finally got official confirmation from BigHits that JM & the remaining 3 BTS members (RM, V, & JK) are set to leave for their military service on 12/11 and 12/12 of 2023.

As I understand it, Jimin will serve in one of the more dangerous frontline sections, and he will enlist under a companion program with Jung Kook. The 2 will serve together and provide support for each other.  They are the only 2 of the 7 who chose to enlist in this way.

The country provides this opportunity, so the 2 applied to the program and were accepted to join & serve in unison. I also understand that as a result of their selection, they were able to choose on which base to serve, so they selected the one where Jin is stationed. I hope the "buddy program", as some call it, really does allow them to look after each other and support each other so they can successfully complete this requirement with peace of mind. 

Due to the imminent departure, the remaining 4 did a WeLive together a few days ago.  One reason was to say good-bye, but I feel another reason was to beg the fans not to show up at the facility on the days of enlistment. This is, after all, the maknae line, which is the most popular line within BTS.  If crowds showed up, it could get messy and, as the guys said, dangerous for them and others enlisting on these days.  Hopefully, the fans will honor the request. 

I wish all 7 members well and hope they all remain safe and return uninjured, having grown from the experience.  

Jimin 💜💜 - BTS💜- 2025