On the night of December 8, Jungkook interacted with fans around the world through a personal live broadcast on Weverse. This broadcast was one of the last two broadcasts before he enlisted and it made fans feel emotional.
During the live broadcast, although Jungkook expressed a positive mood and comforted fans that he would return soon, most ARMYs felt sad. There was even a moment when fans saw Jungkook preparing all the things the army required for his enlistment day, and they couldn't help but burst into tears.
Wow, time really flies and these items really make these days heavier:
On the 5th of this month, вιg нιт Music on behalf of BTS said through Weverse: "RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook will fulfill their required time with the m̷i̷l̷i̷t̷a̷r̷y̷ by enlisting in the army. RM and V will be enlisting according to their respective procedures, while Jimin and Jung Kook are scheduled to enlist together. Please note that there will be no official event on the day of their entry."
Accordingly, ḳöŕệän media reported that RM and V will enlist on December 11, and Jimin and Jungkook will enlist on the 12th the next day. So, in 2024, all BTS members will perform their m̷i̷l̷i̷t̷a̷r̷y̷ service. Meanwhile, the members will enlist next week with the promise of a complete group reunion in 2025.
Therefore, there are only a few days left before the members will enlist. These days, it seems like they are also preparing for their m̷i̷l̷i̷t̷a̷r̷y̷ service by completing unfinished content, enjoying precious time with family, or even arranging their belongings as required. m̷i̷l̷i̷t̷a̷r̷y̷ demand. During Jungkook's recent live broadcast, fans noticed him preparing simple items for this m̷i̷l̷i̷t̷a̷r̷y̷ enlistment day.
Specifically, during a moment when Jungkook showed fans the bottles of wine and drinks inside his home's cabinet, he αccídєntally recorded the items placed on the table. It was neatly packed and appeared to be some of the items required by the m̷i̷l̷i̷t̷a̷r̷y̷ since most recruits weren't allowed to bring too much stuff on enlistment day. Jungkook is getting ready to enlist in the army in 3 days later and fans burst into tears when they saw him preparing them.
Previously, Jungkook also shared that he shaved his hair and that the person who performed this symbolic "ritual" was famous hair stylist Park Nae Joo. He also shared about the tearful process of shaving Jungkook's hair because perhaps like the fans, all the staff and professionals who work with Jungkook love him. With these preparations, it also signaled that it was time for him to enlist.
However, fans also understand that thanks to Jungkook's decision, BTS will be able to stand in front of fans with a 7-member lineup in the first half of 2025. Although this is a somewhat difficult decision, fans still appreciate the fact that Jungkook kept his promise to the members and ARMYs:
- Yea there's just a few days left and he still has to let me know like how is he gonna fit me in his pocket?
- NO NO NO NO NO UNPACK EVERYTHING RN
- like ONLY 3 days are leftt... howw?? nooo
- so jungkook start packing his luggage for the m̷i̷l̷i̷t̷a̷r̷y̷
- it’s hítting me tht he’s actually leaving,,,
- He packing his luggage for m̷i̷l̷i̷t̷a̷r̷y̷ but multis are more concerned about their crumbs.
- a wave of sadness híts me every so often. i hate it so much.
- So, you're telling me he went live one last time before he goes to the m̷i̷l̷i̷t̷a̷r̷y̷? Ok..
- Eventhough it ȟɥȑțs but the sooner he goes the ealier he will be back. See you in 2025
- Thank you for letting everything to keep BTS and ARMY's promise, I appreciate you
- i cried so hard when he sang hate you pls i realized this is really happening and im not ready at all, im gonna cry all day when he leaves
No choice can please everyone. You may feel regretful or may be emotional over a difficult decision. What is certain is that it was a decision made according to one's own independent will. Now it's time to say goodbye to Jungkook, who will complete his m̷i̷l̷i̷t̷a̷r̷y̷ service as a ḳöŕệän citizen.
