On January 17, fans were looking forward to pictures and videos of Jimin and Jungkook from the barracks because today was their graduation ceremony. However, no pictures were shared but luckily fans could still receive news from Jimin.
He wrote a letter to his fans on this special day, making ARMYs emotional. In it, he shared about the current situation of both him and Jungkook. Fans were very interested to hear Jimin talk about how the other recruits treated Jungkook in the barracks.
Here is what Jimin told and the fans' reactions:
Jimin and Jungkook enlisted in the army on December 12 last year and so far, 5 weeks of basic training have pαѕѕed. So, on January 17, Yeoncheon Training Center held a graduation ceremony for new recruits but it took place privately thanks to strict regulations for military families.
On this day, fans felt regretful because they were not able to review the current situation of the two youngest members of BTS like the graduation ceremony of RM and V the previous day. Even so, they still expect one of the two members to share at least one photo together. But contrary to that expectation, Jungkook left a short message titled "Unity" on Weverse as a signal to ARMYs.
Meanwhile, Jimin shared more about his 5 weeks of military service in a handwritten letter. He shared his thoughts about enlisting with Jungkook and overcoming the difficult initial times together. He started the letter: "...About a little over a month has pαѕѕes, sometimes it feels long but because Jungkook is beside me, I feel like it goes by fast too. It hasn't been a long time but i already miss you all seriously so much. I've been saying hello while using the public phone to call the members".
In particular, fans paid attention to the lines written about Jungkook's excellent performance in the army. He pointed out that other rookies have expressed admiration and recognition for what Jungkook has shown. Jimin mentioned: "Jungkookie is also working hard with his military life. He's doing extremely well with his military life that everyone else is like "As expected, Jungkookie hyung." While being beside him, I feel like I can depend on him lots and he has been giving me strength."
This makes fans feel happy because it seems to be the only information they can know about the military life of the two BTS members. Fans expressed their pride in true sol∂ιєrs, especially Jungkook:
- Of course our over achieving Jungkookie is doing well. also he gets to be the hyung instead of the maknae
- Our maknae is hyung now
- Don't catch the cold. So proud of our Jimin and Jungkook
- he will always be an useless omega in heat free jungkook
- the younger sol∂ιєrs calling Jungkook "jungkook-ie hyung"ㅠㅠㅠ
- So happy to know our busan babies have each others’ back
- jimin being right next to jungkook for all his graduations
- yes, he’s truly an epitome of perfection
- As expected, BTS. As expected, Jungkookie Hyung.
- “As expected, Jungkookie hyung” The trainees are witnessing the greatness of Jungkook as they expected.
- I bet he's been cooking on every training they have. My guy is built to be good at everything. Is bro even human at this point
Meanwhile, Jimin ended the letter by leaving: "I will be going to military base but I will adjust well and try to be well. our ARMYs, be careful to not catch a cold and don't be sick and eat your meals well and only think of good thoughts hehe. Anyways once I go to the base, I will write a letter too. I love you".
It is known that no photos or videos of Jimin and Jungkook were shared on SNS on this day because Yeoncheon Training Center only allowed families to enter by putting stickers on their cell phone cameras. They prevent them from taking photos in 4m area. The military does this to prevent family members of new recruits from taking photos inside the barrack or sharing photos of famous people enlisting in the army. However, because it is a completion ceremony, the unit may allow recruits and their families to take photos together in the allowed area.
