BTS’ J-Hope wins top military award after competing against 170 soldiers and civilian employees: ‘I’m living a very meaningful and rewarding life’

J-Hope participated in the Korean military competition and gave a speech about how proud he is to join the army.

Chennai | June 5, 2024 06:55 PM IST

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J-Hope recently won a top prize at a military contest. (Pic: J-Hope/Instagram)

After more than a year of joining the military, BTS member J-Hope surprised his fans by winning a top prize at a contest in the army. According to reports, the Korean army held a competition called the “Strong Warrior, Army! Presentation Contest,” which saw the participation of 170 soldiers and civilian employees. J-Hope participated in the competition, gave a speech about how proud he is to join the Korean military, and won the contest. The video of his speech is being shared on social media.

The Korea Herald quoted J-Hope saying, “In the Army, I found videos and photos of BTS in the education materials that helped conscripts stay focused (during the session). Every time conscripts complete their (month-long) boot camp and leave for deployment, they tell me that it was an honor to have spent time with me. It is then that I realized I am taking a valuable first step with those who will become an important part of Korea’s security.”

He added, “I feel like I am living a very meaningful and rewarding life these days. Just as the blood, tears, voice and sweat I shed on stage contributed greatly to the development of Korean culture, I feel that I am now contributing to Korea as a soldier, in a different way. I’m Sergeant Jung Ho-seok, not J-Hope of BTS, at the moment. I’m here to protect Korea and it is with great pride that I serve as a Korean soldier.”

Fans were excited to see J-Hope win the military contest. Lauding his charming looks in the video, a fan wrote, “THERE IS ANOTHER PIC ?!?!?!? HE IS GLOWING!!!! #jhope #제이홉.” Another fan wrote, “KEEP THE PHOTOS COMING Y’ALL!!! 😭😭😭 SO THIRSTY FOR HIS HANDSOME SERGEANT 🫠🫠🫠.” One more fan wrote, “I can’t stop staring.”

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J-Hope joined the military in April 2023. He is scheduled to get discharged in October.

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