Seoul: An X user shared that BTS members Jungkook, Taehyung, Jimin, and Namjoon were reported to get promoted to Private First Class in the military. X user @jaya20dec shared the recent update that took the internet by storm. The four BTS members enlisted in the South Korean military in December 2023 and were deployed in separate units once they graduated after completing basic military training.
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On January 16, 2024, Namjoon, aka RM, and Taehyung graduated as Elite Soldiers and were deployed to the 15th Infantry Division and 2nd Military Corps, respectively. Jungkook and Jimin were deployed to the 5th Infantry Division, where BTS member Jin has been serving since December 2022.Fans swelled with pride and sent their wishes to the four BTS idols via X (formerly Twitter).
As of December 2023, all seven members of Bangtan Sonyeondan, aka BTS, were actively enlisted in the South Korean military to fulfill their mandatory service. After completing almost three months in the Republic of Korea, the four members will receive their first official promotion to Private First Class from the rank of Private.
