BTS‘ J-Hope bags top prize at military contest; pics go viral

He could also be on a hiatus, however BTS‘s J-Hope aka Hobi has by no means stopped making ARMYs really feel proud! The rapper and dancer, who’s busy finishing his mandatory military service, was just lately honoured with the top prize at a navy competitors. In his thanks speech, the ‘Jack In The Field’ hitmaker opened up about his experiences within the military. ‘’Within the military, I discovered movies and images of BTS within the schooling supplies that helped conscripts keep targeted (through the session). Each time conscripts full their (month-long) boot camp and depart for deployment, they inform me that it was an honour to have hung out with me. It’s then that I realised I’m taking a useful first step with those that will change into an necessary a part of Korea’s security,” he mentioned. The speech was shared on the National Defense News YouTube channel and have become viral very quickly.

J-hope is presently an assistant teacher of the 36th Recruit Training Battalion.

On Tuesday, the army held a presentation competition known as the “Robust Warrior, Military! Presentation Contest” About 170 troopers and civilians participated.

Designed to bolster troopers’ psychological fortitude, this competitors featured members sharing the rewards and values of their navy service, together with examples of overcoming challenges. Sixteen groups, having superior by preliminary rounds performed by unit commanders since February, competed within the finals.

Troopers from varied roles, together with instructors within the recruit coaching battalion, cooks within the reconnaissance battalion, navy personnel within the provide battalion, and squad leaders within the JSA Safety Battalion, fashioned groups of 1 to three members to compete within the finals.J-Hope formally started his obligatory navy service on April 18, 2023, and is scheduled for discharge on October 17, 2024. He was promoted for his distinctive service. He acquired a reward of 50000 gained, or $360 USD.