On April 18, all seven members of the global sensation BTS gathered together to send off J-Hope as he began his mandatory military enlistment. J-Hope is the second member of the group to enlist, and all the members, including Jin, came to see their dear friend and fellow bandmate off.

The boys were spotted at the training center, spending their last moments together. On that same day, BTS posted two group photos showing all the members with J-Hope just before he entered the basic training center. 

The photos shared by BTS on their official social media platforms quickly went viral and touched the hearts of millions of ARMYs worldwide. In one photo, the seven members stood in a tight circle, with J-Hope at the center with all the members touching his short hair.

Meanwhile, J-Hope begins his basic training at the New Recruit Training Center Division A in Gangwon-do before being assigned his post and will be discharged around October 17, 2024.