| bts jin / Screen captured from The Camp |
By Bahk Eun-ji
A photo of Jin, the oldest member of the K-pop group BTS, who is serving in the military, has been released by the 5th infantry division of the military, Friday.
The photo, showing him with a military haircut and in uniform, was posted on The Camp, an official internet community where family members and friends of enlisted soldiers can write letters or search for photos.
When the news of his enlistment broke, a series of posts by his fans asking about the 30-year-old's safety were posted on The Camp. He quietly entered an Army training center in Yeoncheon, 60 kilometers north of Seoul, Dec. 13 without a farewell event for fans for the sake of their safety.
After undergoing five weeks of basic military training, Jin will be deployed to his unit. He is expected to live at the 5th division for one year and six months until June 12, 2024, the scheduled date of his discharge, unless he is ordered to move out during his service.