Thoughts from BTS's Jimin on Completing Military Service

🪖 BTS Jimin Completes Military Service and is Discharged

📌 Discharge Overview
• Jimin enlisted in the Artillery Brigade of the 5th Infantry Division in December 2023 and was discharged on June 11, 2025, after serving for 1 year and 6 months.
• He held his discharge ceremony at Yeoncheon Comprehensive Sports Field in Gyeonggi-do, delivering a heartfelt salute and sharing his thoughts.

📌 Discharge Remarks
• "Thank you for coming all this way. Thank you for waiting, and I will show you an even better version of myself."
• "The military is not an easy place. If you see a soldier, a single warm word would mean the world to them." (Became a major topic online)

📌 Military Service Evaluation
• Awarded the Division Commander’s Commendation as the top trainee.
• Selected as an elite soldier and received early promotion.
• Praised as an "exemplary military-service idol" for his diligent service from enlistment to discharge.

🌍 Global Attention
• Major international media outlets like Reuters and Newsweek spotlighted Jimin’s discharge remarks and appearance.
• His video and message were shared worldwide with English subtitles.

💬 Public Reaction
• Flooded with praise and emotional comments such as:
- "As someone who served, I’m grateful."
- "The words of an influential person truly hit differently."
- "I’ve become a Jimin fan."