Since BTS enlisted in the army, not only stories related to the members' m̷i̷l̷i̷t̷a̷r̷y̷ service but also the ̾k̾o̾r̾e̾an m̷i̷l̷i̷t̷a̷r̷y̷ system have received great attention from the public around the world. gender. Surely there has never been a celebrity as influential as them.
In particular, recently when Jimin and Jungkook were reported to enlist together under the “Companion Sol∂ιєrs” buddy system, fans expressed curiosity about this type of m̷i̷l̷i̷t̷a̷r̷y̷ service. What's different about this form of enlistment? Why does this form exist and what is its application significance?
All questions about the form of m̷i̷l̷i̷t̷a̷r̷y̷ service that Jungkook and Jimin chose are answered below:
In the English notice, ARMYs noticed that it said that Jungkook and Jimin would not just be enlisting on the same day but enlisting together.
Yet, in the Korean version of the translation, rather than just the term “enlisting together,” the post mentioned “동반입대,” which means they are enlisting as “companion soldiers.”
The concept of “companion soldiers” means that Jungkook and Jimin will be dispatched to the same basic training center (which is reported to be the same as Jin). After their basic training, they will be sent to the same living units in the base and will be discharged at the same time.
According to the website, while most of the criteria are the same as normal enlistment, there are some specific to this kind of service. Along with basic tests of fitness, an application has to be made. One of the big rules is that those applying cannot apply for another branch of the military, including branches like the Navy, Air Force, or alternative service.
There is also a strict stance on how they determine a close relationship. While things like families, school friends, etc., are accepted, applications can be denied if it turns out that they are being done for other reasons, like early enlistment.
In particular, unlike other branches of the military, applying for a “companion” enlistment doesn’t require any interviews. Yet, it does require another application, and the results are picked through a lottery system, with each applicant having to apply separately.
When the information was shared, netizens couldn’t hide how relieved they were to know that Jungkook and Jimin would be together during their enlistment. Sometimes, it can be a lonely time, but as they are together, it will get rid of some of that anxiety:
- i already watched this show and all i can say is companion sol∂ιєrs are attached at the hip like they are actually together 24/7
- yesss~ everything togetherrr~
- Im glad the two of them decided to go together
- This won't be difficult for jikook
- So in other words... They will just be doing what they already do all the time
- I am so glad that jikook will be together. Because one of the most important aspects is mental health
- when they comeback in 2025 they'll be inseparable
- good luck to bts that have to hear their stories god knows for how long
- buddy system of enlisting ARMYs
- Jikook did the companion sol∂ιєr enlistment… they’ll have each other the whole time.. I’m literally sobbing
- It's five weeks, unless they go to the same area afterwards.
