BTS member J-Hope shared selfies and photos of him with fellow soldiers from the celebration of his 30th birthday at a South Korean military camp on Sunday.
“Happy hobi day🤣💜💕🫡,” J-Hope, affectionately called Hobi by fans, wrote alongside an Instagram carousel.
In one of the pictures, the rapper sported a black oversized sweater coupled with a knitted cap and posed for the camera with a heart-shaped birthday cake.
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The singer-songwriter also provided a glimpse of the gifts he received on his birthday, including a Louis Vuitton package and white flowers. He also posted pictures with his fellow soldiers at the military where he is currently enlisted. He held a pink cake and stood in the middle while being surrounded by other soldiers sporting uniforms.
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J-Hope also shared pictures from his recent outing at a location named after him in Seoul Forest Park. He clicked a selfie with a J-shaped bench at the park.
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Taking to Weverse, J-Hope penned a heartfelt note on Sunday, thanking his fans for not making him feel “lonely” on his birthday. “ I thought my birthday wouldn't come while serving in the military,” he wrote, adding, “It’s my first and last birthday as a soldier... I can feel your love and interest these days.”
Expressing how the love and support of the ARMY makes him feel “whole”, J-Hope wrote, “In my heart, you're always at the center of any situation... It's a big part that I haven't forgotten while promoting for over 10 years.”
“Thanks to you, I didn't feel lonely this birthday either. I'll be discharged from the military and say hello in a cool way. Thank you,” he concluded his note.
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All members of BTS have been serving in the South Korean military. While Jimin began his mandatory duties on December 12, 2023 along with Jungkook, RM and V had started their enlistment a day before. Jin had begun serving on December 13, 2022. J-Hope and Suga had started their duties on April 18 and September 22, respectively.