On June 4, the National Defense News shared a video featuring BTS's j-hope during the 'Strong Warrior, Army! Presentation Contest' on their official YouTube channel.
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In the footage, j-hope delivered an impactful speech, recounting an encounter with a Korean fan. He shared that a fan approached him and expressed immense gratitude that all seven BTS members are Korean citizens. The fan felt honoured that j-hope was present with the trainees every time they completed their training.
Reflecting on his military service, j-hope said that perhaps this gratitude is why these days feel so meaningful and rewarding to him. He expressed great pride in serving as a soldier in the Republic of Korea. The event culminated with j-hope receiving the grand prize for his outstanding presentation.
Korean netizens and fans expressed their joy and admiration on a popular online community. They remarked on how j-hope always says wonderful things, referred to him affectionately as "Our Hope," and praised him for being incredible. Fans noted that nothing less was expected from their beloved j-hope.
In other exciting news, BTS is gearing up to celebrate their 11th anniversary this month. The festivities will take place on June 13th at the Seoul Sports Complex in South Korea. This year's event is particularly special as it marks the return of the group's oldest member, Jin, following the completion of his mandatory military service.
Additionally, BTS member Jungkook will release a special single for ARMY titled 'Never Let Go' on Friday, June 7th, ahead of the anniversary celebrations.
Fans have been eagerly awaiting updates from BTS, and it's heartening to know they are thriving both in their military duties and their musical endeavours.
Happy 11th anniversary to BTS and ARMY!
