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BTS’s j-hope second member of K-pop band to complete military service: ‘Food was delicious’

Jung Ho-seok, popularly known as j-hope, completed 18 months of mandatory military service on 17 October

The Independent UK

BTS Member J-hope Discharged From South Korean Military

K-pop megastar J-hope from BTS ended eighteen months of South Korean military service Thursday, and hailed the "sacrifice" of soldiers working to keep the country safe, as fans wept for joy at his return to the industry.

International Business Times

Jin of BTS to carry torch for South Korea at 2024 Paris Olympics

Singer, who returned from mandatory military service in June, will travel to France to spread message of ‘harmony and peace’

The Independent UK

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Jin from BTS wraps up military service to the strains of K-pop hit Dynamite

Jin has finished his stint in South Korea’s military but group won’t be able to reform until RM, Jimin, Jungkook, J-hope and V are discharged in 2025

The Guardian - AU

BTS members armed with saxophone reunite to welcome back Jin after military service

Kim Seok-jin, popularly known as Jin, completed 18 months of mandatory military service on 12 June

The Independent UK

J-Hope Makes History As First South Korean With Two Top 10 Albums On Billboard 200

J-Hope of BTS makes history with 'Hope on the Street Vol. 1' debuting at No. 5 on Billboard 200, showcasing his rising influence in the music industry.

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BTS Members J-Hope And Jung Kook May Make Hot 100 History

BTS members J-Hope and Jung Kook collaborate on 'I Wonder...' aiming for Hot 100 chart success.

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J-Hope Of BTS Poised To Break Chart Record With New Release

J-Hope of BTS releases 'Hope on the Street Vol. 1' album during members' military service, aiming for top 10 hits on Billboard's Digital Song Sales chart.

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BTS J-Hope Dances Through Cities In New Documentary Series

Explore j-hope's global dance journey in 'Hope On The Street' documentary series, showcasing his passion and artistic evolution.

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Hope on The Street: Prime Video releases trailer for BTS member J-Hope’s docuseries

The six-part docuseries will be accompanied by an album release of the same title

Evening Standard

Can’t wait for Prime Video’s Roger Federer and K-pop documentaries? Stream these 3 now

Prime Video is getting new Roger Federer and K-pop documentaries – here are three highly rated streaming now to watch while you wait.

TechRadar

New on Disney Plus in January 2024 — all the new movies and shows to watch

Here are all the Disney Plus movies and shows you'll want to watch in January 2024, including Echo

Tom’s Guide

‘BTS: Yet to Come’ concert movie review: A high-energy, emotionally charged and surreal experience for fans, both new and old

Thirty-five minutes into the ‘BTS: Yet to Come’ concert film, which is one hour and forty-three minutes long, you almost begin to wonder if they’re peaking too early; there is, however, a lot more music in store that charms

The Hindu

When do BTS return from military service? Korean network JTBC issues apology for misreporting footage as Suga

Under South Korean law, all able-bodied male citizens have to serve in the army for up to 21 months by the age of 28

Evening Standard

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Los Angeles Times

5 revealing takeaways from the BTS biography 'Beyond the Story'

The K-pop juggernaut known as BTS has dominated the American music scene in an unprecedented way. The group's seven members — RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook — have performed at the Grammys and the American Music Awards, and most of their music videos have over 1 billion…

AFP

J-Hope of BTS to begin mandatory South Korean military service

Seoul (AFP) - BTS star J-Hope was set to start his mandatory South Korean military service on Tuesday, local media reported, the second member to report for duty since the K-pop juggernaut went on hiatus last year.

AFP

BTS' J-Hope becomes second band member to enlist for military service

Seoul (AFP) - BTS star J-Hope was set to start his mandatory South Korean military service on Tuesday, local media reported, becoming the K-pop juggernaut's second member to enlist, prompting an outpouring of well-wishes from fans.

Reuters

K-pop star and BTS member J-Hope starts mandatory military service

J-Hope, a member of Grammy-nominated K-pop boy band BTS, began his mandatory military service in South Korea on Tuesday, the second member of the group to do so.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

BTS Absence Hurting Global K-Pop Growth, Says HYBE Chairman

Making megastars BTS do their South Korean military service is slowing the global growth of K-pop, the chairman of the septet's agency HYBE said Wednesday. The boyband are widely considered South Korea's biggest-ever cultural phenomenon, selling out stadiums around the world and dominating the charts while raking in billions for…

Tribune News Service

BTS artist j-hope begins enlistment process for South Korean military

BTS artist j-hope began the enlistment process for his stint with the South Korean military, his record label announced, making him the second member of the Korean-pop group to do so.

Asharq Al-Awsat

South Korea's BTS Member J-Hope Begins Process to Join Military

A second member of Korea's BTS - the first K-pop band nominated for a Grammy - has begun the enlistment process for mandatory military service, a management official confirmed on Monday, two months after the group's oldest member began his service. BTS members said last year they would join the…

Reuters

South Korea's BTS member j-hope begins process to join military

Manchester Evening News

The new films and shows out on Disney+ this weekend – February 17

Disney Plus has some great new content dropping this week

Chicago Tribune

Lollapalooza adds BTS member j-hope, Tomorrow X Together to the lineup

CHICAGO — Lollapalooza has a couple adds to the upcoming festivities, including a new Sunday headliner: j-hope, member of the South Korean boy band BTS, will headline the Bud Light Seltzer Stage at 9 p.m. Sunday. And fellow K-pop band Tomorrow X Together will play Saturday.

Chicago Sun-Times

j-hope of BTS, Tomorrow X Together announce headlining sets at Lollapalooza

The fest’s powerhouse lineup previously announced includes Metallica, Dua Lipa, Green Day, Lil Baby, J. Cole, Kygo and Machine Gun Kelly.

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