J-Hope officially began his military enlistment on April 18 at the New Recruit Training Center Division A in Gangwon-do. As he's the second BTS member to enlist, who will be the next?
According to reports, RM is expected to be the next BTS member to enlist, following J-Hope and Jin, who entered the military in December 2022. This was even confirmed when the 28-year-old held a live broadcast on Weverse.
RM May Be the Next BTS Member to Enlist
RM is probably the next BTS member to start mandatory military service after sharing his plans with his fans on a live stream.
He was about to enlist at the same time as J-Hope but had to cancel due to an upcoming project.
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"I was actually planning to enlist around the same time as J-Hope, but I had to push it back because of this project," he said via AllKpop. "I think I will go after I complete this."
However, there are no words yet about his enlistment.
J-Hope's Enlistment
J-Hope officially began his time in the military, becoming the second BTS member to enlist after Jin.
Just like how they sent Jin off when he started his enlistment, the group gathered to accompany their fellow group member to the training center.
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However, he reportedly has to quarantine for a week due to COVID-19 before officially starting his basic training.
If cleared, he will receive a five-week basic military education and education before serving. He officially enlisted as an active-duty soldier at the Baekho New Corps of the 36th Infantry Division.
RM Hopeful BTS Will Be One Again
Meanwhile, RM remains hopeful that BTS will reunite and be one again when their hiatus ends in 2025. But he can't deny that "all good things must come to an end," thinking the group may later part ways and do their own things.
Currently, Suga, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook are busy pursuing their solo careers, while J-Hope and Jin are set to complete their 18 months of mandatory military service.
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"I think BTS will make it," he told EFE.
"It will come together again when we finish our military service, and we will look for new synergies between us to enter a second phase," he added. "But, in any case, nothing lasts forever."
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