BTS member j-hope updated fans from the military.

On July 8th, j-hope surprised fans with his post on Weverse. He has been serving as an assistant instructor for new recruits at his training center, located in Wonju, Gangwon Province, home to the 36th Homeland Defense Infantry Division of the ROK army. 

He wrote: 

"ARMY!! How have you been???
It's a good weekend. 
I have been serving as an assistant instructor for new recruits after completing a course for assistant instructors at the 36th Infantry Division Recruit Training Center. 

I didn't have the time to update you all because I have been so busy daily, as expected. 

I wanted to keep you posted even if it's short so here I am. 

I couldn't help thinking about j-hope around this time last year as I serve in this hot July weather. 

These two are completely different sides of me but I feel my passionate heart for the future stays the same!!!!

I wanted to let you all know that I am living as Jung Ho Seok and j-hope whenever and wherever I am haha. 

ARMYs please stay cool ~~And stay dry~~~ I wish everyone including the new recruits good health!!!!

Salute!!"

Meanwhile, j-hope enlisted as an active-duty soldier for the 36th Infantry Division in April and completed his basic training in May. He will be discharged on October 17th, 2024.