BTS Member j-hope Reveals What Military Service & Taking a Break From Band Duties Was Really Like

j-hope is sharing about his experience.

The 31-year-old BTS member recently completed his mandatory military service for South Korea, and is soon embarking on his Hope on the Stage Tour.

“I think the period of rest that naturally came with the situation actually became an opportunity for more exploration,” he told Rolling Stone of taking a break from the band duties and completing the military service.

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“I found a lot of new inspiration and got to spend much time thinking about the future. I also started making plans for what I want to do once I complete my military service.”

“I still believe that experiences are invaluable. The thoughts I had during those times have become an inseparable part of me, nurturing and shaping who I am today,” he went on to say.

“Ultimately, they have influenced the stories I tell, the music I aspire to create, my choreography and the overall aspects of my work, deepening my understanding of my own thoughts.”

j-hope completed his time in October, and became the second member of BTS to finish his service. Jin, who was first to start military duties, was discharged in June.

V, Suga, RM, Jimin and Jung Kook are all expected to complete their service this year, and the group will resume activities after.

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