The oldest member of BTS, Jin, was just promoted to the rank of corporal two months earlier than planned. Information regarding this happy news was shared by Jin himself through the fan community application, Weverse, on Tuesday July 11, 2023. The owner of the real name Kim Seok-jin will become a corporal after receiving the title of elite soldier. 

Having entered since late 2022, Jin became the first member of BTS to undergo military service. Previously, he was assigned to be an assistant instructor at a frontline infantry division training camp in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Originally, the corporal promotion was slated for September, but Jin gets the chance first after racking up a lot of achievements at boot camp. 

Reporting from the Korean Herald media on Tuesday July 11, 2023, it was stated that the title of elite soldier was pinned as a form of honor on soldiers who had succeeded in seven types of training, including the 3-kilometer race, shooting, first aid, vigilance, individual combat, and training. CBR. 

The singer of "The Astronaut" received an elite title after displaying extraordinary physical strength. He is even known to have a friendly personality during his military service. When sharing stories related to the promotion of Jin BTS , the singer did not fail to tease J-Hope who was also undergoing military service. 

The owner's real name Jung Ho-seok is currently serving as an assistant instructor at the 36th Infantry Division's training camp in Wonju, Gangwon Province. Jin ordered J-Hope to follow in his footsteps. And if not, Jin joked that it would be a disgrace to BTS. "If you don't get the elite soldier (title), you will be a disgrace to BTS," Jin teased via Weverse.

After the first two BTS members entered the army, it has long been rumored that five other BTS members, namely Suga, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook will follow their obligations in 2023, right after all the members make their solo debuts. Therefore, BTS is expected to return as a group in 2025. Fans who are usually called ARMY are asked to continue to pour out their support for BTS's plans in the future.

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