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A great crowd gathered at BTS Jin’s enlistment scene to bid their farewell

Many are impressed by the scene and what ARMYs have prepared for BTS Jin’s enlistment.

On Dec 13th, BTS Jin is scheduled to join the military as he showed up in front of the boot camp of the 5th Infantry Division in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province. This place has been truly a scene since early morning with numerous reporters and fans.

Despite the cold weather, many people waited at the entrance of the boot camp wearing thick padded coats to see Jin’s enlistment. The reporters’ enthusiasm for coverage is also hot. Even NHK of Japan from across the sea visited the scene to report Jin’s enlistment, suggesting the influence of BTS as a global star.

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Many placards were put up around the boot camp to support Jin’s enlistment. Including banners posted by fans such as “Welcome BTS Kim Seok Jin and all soldiers to join the army,” and “Kim Seok Jin, who became our universe,” those that say “ARMY, cheer up! Yeoncheon County will protect you (Ami-ri residents)” and “Welcome BTS Kim Seok Jin to Yeoncheon County’s boot camp” (Gungpyeong 1-ri residents) is drawing attention.

Kang, a resident in his 80s of Gungpyeong-ri who was watching such a scene, said, “There were quite a few celebrities who enlist here, but I’ve never seen such a large crowd like today,” and added, “I have heard the name of BTS, but I didn’t know they are this big.”

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“There usually are a lot of taxi customers every time the recruits enter, but it’s rare to see such a busy day like today,” said taxi driver Sung from Jeongok-eup, who has been working as a taxi driver in Jeongok-eup for more than 40 years. “I think I should thank Jin,” he said with a grin.

Jin entered the boot camp of the 5th Infantry Division in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi-do, and will be the first member of the BTS to begin his military service. After five weeks of basic military training, Jin will be deployed to serve as an active-duty soldier in the army. His scheduled date of discharge is June 12th, 2024.

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There is no special event related to Jin’s enlistment on the day. Big Hit Music, BTS’ agency, said on Dec 12th, “We would like to ask fans to refrain from visiting the site to prevent safety accidents due to on-site congestion.” In a regular briefing by the Ministry of National Defense, the military, local governments, and related agencies will consult to operate a comprehensive situation room, and the fire department will go on standby in case any emergency occurs.

An insider from the General Situation Room told the EDaily, “We already predicted that thousands of people will flock here on this day,” adding, “We will closely manage the enlistment process so that it can be safely carried out without any major accident.”

Source: EDaily

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