BTS’s J-Hope Returns From Military Service, Rejoins Comrades
J-Hope recently reunited with his former unit from the Baekho Recruit Training Battalion, drawing attention after showing up at the ‘2025 Homecoming Day’ event. The gathering took place at the 36th Infantry Division in Wonju, Gangwon Province, where J-Hope had served as an assistant instructor during his military service.
The BTS member’s surprise visit was met with warm greetings from fellow reservists, and photos of the reunion quickly spread across social media and online communities. One memorable shot captured J-Hope posing alongside his old comrades in front of a banner that read, “We welcome the return of Baekho Recruit Training Battalion reservists.”
Fans and netizens appreciated his dedication to keeping ties alive, sharing comments like:
"So loyal of him to make time for this."
Fans"You can tell he had a great military life."
Netizens"He’s always admirable."
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J-Hope enlisted in April 2023 as an active-duty soldier and was honorably discharged on October 17th, 2024. During his time in the military, he took on the role of assistant instructor, which seemed to have left a positive impact on him and those around him.
After finishing his service, J-Hope jumped back into his solo career. His latest digital single, “Killin’ It Girl (feat. GloRilla),” has been doing well—making it onto the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100 for two weeks in a row and maintaining a strong presence on music charts both in Korea and internationally.
This recent reunion not only highlighted J-Hope’s continuing bond with the military unit where he once served but also reminded fans of his strong work ethic and loyalty, both as a soldier and an artist.
