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On July 31, several photos and videos of BTS' j-hope went viral, causing fans to rave about his striking appearance. The footage, taken from a recent military graduation ceremony where he was appointed as a sergeant, showcased his commitment to his duties.
In one clip, the Arson rapper was seen diligently ensuring the smooth running of the event. Known for his meticulous leadership and attention to detail, which he also exhibited as a dance leader in BTS. Among the group, he could be seen ensuring the precision of the group's choreography.
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Fans of the idol flocked to social media to praise his impressive appearance and reflect on his growth since his enlistment. One user on X (formerly Twitter), @MapOfTheHoseok, highlighted his leader-like qualities, explaining why he is often referred to as "captain."
"PEOPLE CALL HIM CAPTAIN JUNG FOR A REASON."
"Looking so goood as usual," one fan wrote.
"I fainted and revived and fainted again. How I typed this I don't know. Look at him," another fan commented.
"My man looks so good right here," one X user commented.
"Jung Hoseok is always the main character even when the event isn’t about him," one fan added.
Netizens shared their emotions about hearing Hoseok's voice in one of the viral clips.
"Omo I heard his voice after a long time," one fan wrote.
"I missed his voice so much!!!!!!!!," another X user wrote.
Fans praise BTS' j-hope for his professionalism in recent military event clips
He has been serving his mandatory military service since April 2023, j-hope is expected to complete his service in mid-October 2024. He has been fulfilling his role as an assistant drill instructor at the 36th Infantry Division recruits training center.
Throughout his military service, j-hope has frequently been featured in clips dedicatedly working as an assistant drill instructor. Fans who are familiar with him understand his dedication to excellence, whether as a BTS idol or as a soldier.
In one widely circulated video, j-hope is seen ensuring there is sufficient space in the center for smooth operations. As translated by an X user, @stephany_bts7, in the aforementioned X post, the idol was heard instructing:
"You need to leave some space in the center."
During the graduation ceremony, the senior officer of Division 36 proudly declared that his unit was graced by a superstar, prompting applause for the rapper from the attendees. This ceremony marked the final group of recruits trained by the artist before his discharge in October.
In other news, it was noted that exactly two years earlier, on July 31, 2022, j-hope made history at Lollapalooza by performing before over 100,000 people in Chicago.
He set a record as the highest ticket-selling artist of all time. His performance attracted nearly 15 million live viewers on Weverse and was watched by 4 million viewers on Hulu in the U.S.
With a few months remaining until the idol's military discharge, fans are already eagerly counting down the days. Once j-hope completes his service, he will become the second BTS member, after Jin, to return from military duty.
