BTS’ J-Hope Says South Korean Military Service Was ‘A Very Important Part’ Of Realizing The Impact Of His Career

The BTS hiatus was a hard reality for fans to grapple with. But the “Take Two” band’s break has impacted each of its members more than any superfan. Today (April 29), J-Hope expressed what he learned about himself and the group’s impact during a sit-down with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe.

When asked about his mandatory military service with the South Korean forces, J-Hope learned a great deal about his musical legacy, life, and more.“I think it’s only natural for young people in South Korea to take on this responsibility,” he said. “I thought it was a very important part of J-Hope’s or Jung Ho-seok’s life.



After all, I am a proud citizen of South Korea. I love my country. There are things that I cherish in this country.

”He continued: “It’s a different experience. Also, in reality, I’ve learned a different life. And in many ways, I got to meet people from all walks of life and I received a lot of good energy.

And I heard a lot of good things. But also, you know, a year and a half is actually not a very short time. That bit made me feel a lot of things.

In the end, I think the most important thing was I realized how important the work I’ve been doing for all these years is incredibly meaningful to me.”He closed be disclosing why he released music during his enlistment, saying: “Even though I was in the service, I think there was a part of me who never really let go of my love for music.”So far, J-Hope and Jin have completed their service.

In June, RM, Suga, V, Jimin, and Jung Kook are expected to be discharged.Watch J-Hope’s full interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe above..