BTS star Jin begins South Korea army duty amid tight security, cheering fans

South Korea’s military got a new recruit on Tuesday, December 13: Jin, the oldest member of K-pop phenomenon BTS. READ:

SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea’s military got a new recruit on Tuesday, December 13: Jin, the oldest member of K-pop phenomenon BTS, began 18 months of mandatory national service, complete with newly shaven head.

BTS announced plans in October to sign up for mandatory military service, starting with Jin, who turned 30 on December 4, after having postponed his service for the maximum time allowed. BTS’ management, Big Hit Music, said there would be no official event and asked fans to avoid travelling to the boot camp, citing safety concerns.

On Tuesday, Yonhap news agency said another BTS member, Suga, has been judged unfit for active duty and would do community service instead.

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