BTS’ rapper J-Hope is back home after completing 18-months of mandatory service at the South Korean military. The MORE singer had enlisted for the services in April 2023.

J-Hope was photographed in his military uniform before being officially discharged. The rapper posed for paparazzi while making his way out of the base in October 17, 2024. He also thanked his fans before heading back into his agency’s headquarters. He was accompanied by fellow member Jin, who was discharged in June.

Many applauded him for his services and cheered on him for the next phase in his career. “I was able to finish the service well and in good health thank to the fans,” he said, before adding, “While I was serving for 1.5 years as an assistant drill instructor, I did a lot of marches and met quite a lot of citizens of Wonju along the way. They always greeted the soldiers and cheered us on. I wanted to say thank you to the citizens. It was really really moving and I don’t know how to express this warm emotion for them,” J-Hope said.

On the work front, J-Hope dropped photos with Pharrell Williams, igniting rumours about a collaboration. “P & j. Can’t wait for 2025,” the rapper noted.

Take a look at his latest photos below:

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