'We're so proud of you': Fans react as BTS heartthrob Jin shares his new buzz cut ahead of military service
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: Kim Seok-jin, 30, the eldest member of BTS, entered the frontline South Korean boot camp on Tuesday, December 13, to start his 18 months of mandatory military service. Prior to this, he posted a picture of his shaved head on the fan community Weverse and wrote, “Now it's time for a curtain call,” and also joked that it was "cuter" than he had imagined.
Fans applauded his move while some were left teary-eyed. One of them wrote, "We're so proud of you Jin. Although it's so hard for us but we will take care of ourselves cuz you taught us to be strong. We will wait for you. You also take care of yourself and stay happy, healthy and safe. We will miss you." Another said, "Have a safe military service Jin. I wish the time flies fast and we will reunite again. I hope you will always stay happy and healthy. We will wait for you." One of many fans said, "I will be waiting. Waiting forever if I need to. Come back healthy Jin, both mentally n physically. That's all I wish for."