BTS Jin Military Exit Nears: Here's What To Expect When He Returns

By Floralyn Teodoro

BTS' Jin will be back with ARMYs in two months as he completes his mandatory military service in June.

The eldest member of the seven-member K-Pop boy group was the first to enter -- and soon finish -- his military service among his bandmates. As his military discharge nears, he has a promise for his fans.

In his recent monthly message, he said he would be returning soon and told fans what they could expect from him. One of these was him growing his hair back.

"For the people watching this, it won't be that long before you get to see me. I'll try to grow out my hair as quick as I can and show up in front of you looking all nice," he told fans.

"I'll bring flowers and say, 'You're flower-like Seokjin is back,' and show up in front of you."

The "Epiphany" artist told ARMYs the same thing in his monthly message for January. Aside from growing his hair back, he promised fans that he would work hard as soon as he's discharged.

"I'll grow my hair quickly this year, and I'll be able to start working hard soon. Guys, please wait a few more months," he said at the time.

Meanwhile, in a new photo of Jin that recently surfaced online, it seemed like his buzzcut is slowly growing. In the photo reportedly shared by his traditional alcohol teacher Park Rokdam, the K-Pop idol was seen at the alcohol-making studio in his military uniform.

His hair looked a bit longer than when he enlisted in the winter of 2022.

master park rokdam posted a photo of seokjin 🥺 pic.twitter.com/KlkgvnSRpq
— jin files (@seokjinfile) April 17, 2024

On Dec. 13, 2022, the "Abyss" singer enlisted as an active-duty soldier. His bandmate J-Hope enlisted the next year, on April 18.

They will be the first BTS members to be discharged from the military on June 12 and Oct. 17 this year, respectively.

Their other bandmates, RM, V, Jungkook and Jimin -- who enlisted in December 2023 -- and Suga -- who enlisted as a social service worker in September 2023 -- are expected to be discharged by June 2025, in time for the group's 12th debut anniversary.