Taking to Weverse, J-Hope wrote, “One month, exactly 30 days left to go! All that time flew by but I’m already reminiscing about it, guess I grew pretty fond of everything here. I’ve been packing, giving away some of the gear I came to cherish, and my locker’s starting to look a bit empty and that’s when the feeling really starts to sink in,” as per a translation from Korean to English on X.
His letter further reads, “I look back and it all comes flooding back, those early days where I was nervous and tense and didn’t know what I know now.. that everything would be just fine. (even the sound of the locker screeching open was triggering),” he shared. “These days, I look at the new recruits who are just starting out and I can read their minds. reminds me a bit of myself so I find it kinda cute. sigh… I can’t stop my emotions from taking over, these strong Emotions with a capital E.. well I’m proud of myself! I made it!”
J-Hope went on to wish his fans a happy Chuseok which is one of South Korea’s biggest holidays. “There we have it, I will see you all a month from today. Wishing everyone the best of health until then,” he concluded.
J-Hope will be the second BTS member to complete his military duties. The oldest member of BTS, Jin, was discharged in June this year.