Jin of BTS has started his mandatory military service

30-year-old Jin, the oldest member of BTS, shared a photo of his new haircut before enlisting today (13 December). According to the BBC, Jin will complete five weeks' training at a bootcamp near the North Korean border, before being assigned to a frontline unit for 18 months.

Hybe hair stylist posted:pic.twitter.com/9JMb6NwBHe

We will wait for u jin, we love u

— mia#SafeFlightOurAstronaut (@jk_myou) December 13, 2022

Back in October it was revealed that all members will move forward with completing their mandatory military service in South Korea, and are planning to reunite as a group in 2025.

South Korean men aged 18-30 have to spend a year-and-a-half in the military to contribute to the country’s readiness for a potential conflict with North Korea.

The same month, Jin released his new solo single “The Astronaut”, which was co-written with Coldplay.