J-Hope Is Latest BTS Member To Begin Process To Sign Up For Mandatory Military Service

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BTS singer J-Hope is the latest member of the band to begin the process of enlisting for mandatory military service in South Korea.

According to CNN, the musician, 29, will become the second member of the K-Pop supergroup to enroll in the army after Jin, 30, began his 18 months of military service in December. READ MORE: BTS’ Jin Shares Photos In His Uniform After Completing Basic Training For Military Service In South Korea J-Hope had legally deferred enlisting for military service for several years before now.

The band’s label Big Hit Music said in a statement, “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.” They continued to ask fans for their “continued love and support for j-hope until he completes his military service and safely returns.” READ MORE: BTS’ Jin Is Going On Vacation After Winning Military Talent Show The label also confirmed J-Hope would be releasing a new solo single called “on the street” on March 3.

It was revealed in October that all seven members of the popular band would serve their mandatory military duties under South Korean law, ending a debate on exempting them because of their artistic accomplishments.