Well, even when BTS members enlist, their enlistment stories are never peaceful compared to other idols. From being illєgαlly approached by soldíєrs in the m̴i̴l̴i̴t̴a̴r̴y̴ to suspicions of receiving special treatment, everything bad affects members even when they are dedicating themselves to the country.

Most recently, m̴i̴l̴i̴t̴a̴r̴y̴ news made fans even more angry when they learned that j-hope was considered to perform the role of a celebrity in an international event even though he was still in the army. This clearly shows that the authorities are trying to take advantage of the popularity of BTS in general and j-hope in particular even when he is an ordinary citizen, performing m̴i̴l̴i̴t̴a̴r̴y̴ service.

Fans expressed their disagreement and backlash over this news:

j-hope enlisted at the 36th Division recruitment training center in Wonju, Gangwon-do last April. After 1 month of basic m̴i̴l̴i̴t̴a̴r̴y̴ training, j-hope followed Jin, was selected as a teaching äṩṩistant at this very Training Center and is currently working very hard on his m̴i̴l̴i̴t̴a̴r̴y̴ duties.

Nothing worth mentioning until the 7th of this month, news came out from a m̴i̴l̴i̴t̴a̴r̴y̴ source that j-hope received a request to participate in the 'International Military Cooking Competition' as a host along with another female announcer. The local agency even asked HYBE to coordinate with the m̴i̴l̴i̴t̴a̴r̴y̴ so that j-hope could complete this mission.

It is known that the final competition of the 4th International Military Cooking Competition was held in ḳöŕệä. This competition to select the best chefs in the ḳöŕệän, äṃệŕïċän and ѕιиgαρσяєan m̴i̴l̴i̴t̴a̴r̴y̴ will be held at the ḳöŕệä Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT Center) in Yangjae-dong, Seoul. Because this event is hosted by the ḳöŕệän army, so j-hope - the Kpop superstar currently serving in the army - is targeted to represent.

According to a m̴i̴l̴i̴t̴a̴r̴y̴ official speaking about the selection of j-hope, he commented: "As it is international competition, We thought that appearance of world star BTS would be of great help to promote. We have been coordinating opinions with the agency with weight on j-hope's attendance. Competition, which marks 4th anniversary, was held last year under name of Golden Shovel Chef Award, in which cooking soldiers from each army soldiers compete for cooking skills. This time, soldiers from other countries, including US and Singapore, participated in competition to increase size of international competition in earnest."

Meanwhile, other officials showed differences in their statements when someone said that j-hope opens to appear at the event. "Such discussions accelerated as BTS showed positive signs about participation in event", the official said. But another one revealed that j-hope wants to serve in the m̴i̴l̴i̴t̴a̴r̴y̴ as a normal person instead of attending the event as a celebrity this time. This official stated in contrast: "Until now, military authorities have not allowed BTS to appear at military events in respect of BTS opinion that they want to serve in military as normal as possible".

According to another m̴i̴l̴i̴t̴a̴r̴y̴ source, the local m̴i̴l̴i̴t̴a̴r̴y̴ government has temporarily agreed to let j-hope participate without any special performance, and his comeback at the event is also an opportunity to welcome fans around the world for the first time after a long time. The military base even made decisions about j-hope's outfit and makeup when attending this event. Relevant m̴i̴l̴i̴t̴a̴r̴y̴ authorities also discussed ways to promote international m̴i̴l̴i̴t̴a̴r̴y̴ cooking competitions with videos using BTS.

Before this news, it pushed fans' anger to the peak when j-hope continued to have his reputation taken advantage of while he was in the army. Previously, both Jin and j-hope were asked to return to perform with BTS at the World Scout Jamboree held in ḳöŕệä to save the poor organization process. This time, fans are really outraged:

- To even think that they can always leech off of the members, shameless

- Leave my boys alone mfs let them complete their service in peace you ungrateful country

- Again with their m̴i̴l̴i̴t̴a̴r̴y̴ propoganda. tannies are really thoughtful to include this as clause

- FCKING LEECHES‼️ Don’t use them for personal gain when they clearly just want to serve in the m̴i̴l̴i̴t̴a̴r̴y̴… If you dare use them, I’ll end y’all 

- the wording "using BTS" makes me sick.. regardless of which side and to what purpose, the boys have their own rights.. when it comes to cooking, Seokjin actually fits better as MC but it was Hobi that was requested, I could think of a few reasons why! just leave them be!

- "using BTS" leave them alone in the m̴i̴l̴i̴t̴a̴r̴y̴ atleast...

- Can't give them the excemption they deserve yet want to use them and their talents in every opportunity. Disgusting.

- hhhh cant they leave my men alone

- No one especially the SK goverment should be able to use them for publicity. It’s true, i’d rather they don’t participate in such activities

- Let them serve peacefully my God ... Keep mad gov you can't use my boys for your benefits

- if hobi want to do it, we'll always support their decision. but if he doesn't, please don't disturb their m̴i̴l̴i̴t̴a̴r̴y̴ service. respect them and let them serve peacefully. don't use them as celebrity only for your interest. we miss him so much but we'll be waiting patiently

- 'Military authorities agreed' and 'm̴i̴l̴i̴t̴a̴r̴y̴ authorities decided' I wonder if hobi had any opinion in any of this planning or they are just trying to use him as much as they can.