Jin, the oldest member of K-pop phenomenon BTS, was discharged from South Korea's army on Wednesday after 18 months of duty. He was the first member of the group to wrap up the mandatory national service that put their music careers on hold.Thomson ReutersBTS member Jin, centre, waves after being discharged from his mandatory military service Wednesday in Yeoncheon, South Korea. Several other members of the K-pop group, including RM, seen holding a saxophone, were on hand to greet him.
Jin, 31, poses for photographs in his uniform Wednesday. He was the first member of the group to wrap up the mandatory national service that put their musical careers on hold. Jin became the first member of the group to enlist in the military in December 2022.