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On October 23, 2024, BTS' j-hope shared an Instagram update about his visit to the Korean series baseball championship, sending the fandom into a frenzy. It was the idol's first official appearance following his military discharge. The male artist threw the ceremonial first pitch at the event.
The idol shared twelve updates on Instagram, including a picture of the cap, a signed baseball, and autographed pink gloves. He also dropped aesthetic images of himself watching the baseball match from the stadium. Additionally, he shared a few more moments, including standing outside the stadium, match, and other elements.
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Subsequently, BTS' j-hope's Instagram post circulated on social media and went viral among the fandom. They could not stop swooning over the idol's official appearance following his mandatory military service. An X user tweeted:
"He is the fairy."
The fandom stated that BTS' j-hope happily enjoyed watching the baseball series. They were happy he danced and showcased his true self through the Instagram update.
"He stood there peacefully enjoy the game and dance along to all the songs that was played. He is dancing machine. He is my boo. I love that for him,"- a fan reacted.
"its so nice seeing our sunshine fairy out enjoying his time and having fun,"- a fan shared.
"aa' hobi out in the military service and he is already a pitcher ㅎㅎ anyways. i am sooo glad he is back. he's really back!! OMG PAUSE HIS HAIR IS ACTUALLY QUITE LONG. HE LOOKS SO GOOD!!!!!! HE IS SOOOOOOO COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,"- a fan commented.
Netizens also stated that the latest update perfectly radiated the vibe and energy of BTS' j-hope.
"I'm in love with this fashionista,"- a user reacted.
"These pics screams hobi. I’m glad he didn’t unlearn it,"- a user shared.
"just wanna thank the people who took his photos,"- a user commented.
BTS' j-hope completed his mandatory military service
On October 17, 2024, BTS' j-hope completed his mandatory military service after concluding his eighteen months of mandatory service. He was welcomed by his fellow bandmate Jin. The fandom celebrated his return with multiple banners, a life-size cutout, and a massive balloon. He enlisted for mandatory conscription on April 18, 2023.
Meanwhile, he revealed a six-part docuseries entitled Hope on the Street in March 2024. A special album, Hope on the Street Vol.1, was also dropped along with the documentary.
The soundtrack record featured six tracks, including On the Street (solo version), I Wonder (with Jungkook of BTS), Lock/Unlock (with Benny Blanco and Nile Rodgers), I Don't Know (with Huh Yunjin of LE SSERAFIM), What If (dance mix), and Neuron (with Gaeko and Yoon Mi-rae).
As BTS' j-hope returned to the South Korean entertainment industry, the fandom was waiting to see the forthcoming projects of the male artist.
