In just a few hours, Jin will depart for the training center in Yeoncheon and begin serving in the army for 18 months. This is probably the most unexpected moment ARMYs are also the time when ARMYs feel the saddest.
But aside from supporting Jin's enlistment and giving him lots of wishes, ARMYs can't do anything else. Of course, now is an emotional time for ARMYs as they realize that the oldest member of BTS will be leaving the group for a while.
Ever since the announcement was made, ARMYs always seem to be moved by Jin's every moment. In particular, a tweet in 2014 made ARMYs reminisce and shed tears when it really felt like talking about the present moment.
Talking about his enlistment, Jin was extremely honest about his feelings before enlisting. In particular, during a live broadcast, he shared how many times his plans changed because other plans of BTS and ARMYs made him unable to leave with peace of mind.
Finally, at the present time when Jin has sent his final greetings to ARMYs with a meaningful album, he can also safely perform his military service. Yesterday, Jin shocked ARMYs by revealing a photo of his clean shaven head. It is being prepared for tomorrow's enlistment day, December 13.
When the picture was posted, it was not surprising that netizens could not hide their emotions. It makes everything seem so much more real, and the fact that Jin wants ARMYs to be the first to see his new look makes even more sense to them:
- somehow my brain can't comprehend that jin is actually leaving like i'm sure my brain just thinks this is his new comeback hair
- REGARDLESS OF MY BRAIN BEING IN DENIAL WE ARE GONNA SUPPORT HIM AND THE OTHERS ALL THE WAY
- I feel like i'm numb or something... not hitting me fr even till now, like for me he just cut his hair for fun, nothing else happeneing..
- Isn't it surreal... I don't want to feel this that he is going ... He even put kekekeke that only made me smile I don't want think anything other than that I just know he is happy I only want that idk I am just wanting at this point
- i tried not to think about it during this span of time but now I can’t really elaborate the fact the he’s actually gonna leave soon. It really hurts, like inside, it really hurts bad
- this, I never thought it would hurt that much and I cant stop thinking about it now, hurts so bad
- My head us trying to come up with a new hyyh theory
- We talked about this many times but now is like!! THIS is happening!! And We will have to do this 6 more times!! I cant!!
- Yeah seriously I did the same untill now and I can't stop crying and staring at the 4to
Out of all the news from Jin, however, an old tweet of his that was posted in 2014 has resurfaced after 8 years and left ARMYs deeply moved. Around this time in 2014, on December 19, Jin tweeted from the group's account with the words, “Don’t cry because I’m gone.”
Although the tweet was posted a long time ago and at that time it did not mean that he was serving in the military or leaving. But now, in this situation, the post has received attention from ARMYs around the world.
As many fans saw the post resurface on their timelines, they shared their feelings about how accurate it was at the time of Jin's enlistment:
- Why did he say this back then...it seems more fitting now
- I'm not ready, sorry Jin,but i have let my tears flow for now
- Gonna print this and leave it on my desk to try not to cry until 2024
- I love you baby and I’ll be here for you no matter what. Please be healthy and stay safe. I’m gonna keep this
- And hopes he could have the warmest nights on this cold weather
- We will trust, support, cheer and wait for you Seokjin. Thank you for being an artist that we're always going to be proud of. Thank you for giving us The Astronaut. Thank you so much for everything. You did so well. I miss you so much.
- Seokjin u mean the universe to me?.I love u beyond anything.remeber ill always be here waiting for u! No matter how long until my last BREATHE Im here!
- He is hyyh jin he knew what was gonna happen in 2022 December
- “Someday I’ll leave my 6 flowers and millions of butterflies.” - Seokjin
- why bring this again TT
- Why did my moots bring this on my tl
- Since I met y’all when I’m not happy , or when I feel alone I watch you guys and I wait on your post . What do I do when you’re not here ? Who do I turn to ? Your music is enough but then it’ll remind me of you always , I’ll never let you out of my memory ❤️ I love you so much
- This hit the tl MY TEARS
- my jinnie you know I'm always besides you cheering you on and loving and praying for you ..i love you so much it breaks my heart. i can't tell you I won't cry cause I'm crying when now but I will be right here waiting for you to welcome you back when you do ..i love you
While this won't be an easy time for ARMY and the members of BTS, everyone will get through it together. Jin made the decision to enlist in the army and so did the rest of the BTS members. So ARMYs will always respect their decision and wait for their return!