BTS member Jin gets a buzz cut as he prepares to start mandatory military service in South Korea … amid the K-pop boy band’s hiatus from music
- Jin, 30, is beginning his military service as required by South Korean law
- He is the first member of the popular boy band to sign on
- He said of the new hairstyle on Korean app Weverse, “cuter than I thought.”
BTS member Jin was seen in a social media shot on Monday as he prepared for his military training.
Jin, who turned 30 on December 4, is scheduled to start his military training on Tuesday, as South Korean law requires able-bodied men to serve in the military between 18 and 21 months.
Jin, who will be the band’s first singer to do military service, said of the new haircut on Korean app Weverse: “Cuter Than I Thought”.
The Latest: BTS member Jin was spotted in a social media photo Monday as he prepared for his military training
Sungdeuk Son, the leader of the popular boy band’s musical performance, posted the picture on Instagram. He captioned the shot: “Hope you are having a healthy journey and some quality time in your life…”
The group’s label, Big Hit Music, asked fans not to visit Jin in a post on Weverse and said they would update fans on how he’s doing while he’s away.
“Jin will complete his required military time by enlisting in the army,” the company said. “Please note that we will not hold any official event on the day of his recruitment.”
It continued, “The induction ceremony is a time to be observed only by military personnel and their families. To avoid problems that may arise from overcrowding, we ask fans not to visit the site. Instead, we ask that you keep your heartwarming words of support and farewell close to your hearts.’
Jin was seen promoting the band’s Butter in May 2021 in Seoul, South Korea
The popular boy band was snapped at the American Music Awards in LA last year
“We ask for your continued love and support for Jin until he completes his military service and returns. Our company will also endeavor to provide him with any support he may need during this time.’
In October, the group said in a statement that both the label and “the company and members of BTS look forward to reuniting as a group following their service promise around 2025.”
On Tuesday, Jin was in a convoy of vehicles taking him to a South Korean army training camp in Yeoncheon, South Korea, which is near the demilitarized zone
A police officer stood outside the venue prior to the musical star’s arrival
Fans gathered in front of the military training center to celebrate Jin’s arrival