“I thought that it's better to quickly enlist and return”: BTS’ J-hope reveals why he decided to cancel his military postponement

On February 26, 2023, BTS’ J-hope took ARMYs by surprise by announcing that he has terminated his military postponement. This means that he is eligible to enlist in the military and will be called upon to serve anytime soon.The news sent shockwaves amongst fans, and the Arson singer took to Weverse to host a live broadcast to explain to ARMYs the reason behind his sudden decision.During his live broadcast, BTS' J-hope clarified that his decision wasn't a sudden one, but something that he had thought of. He said that he was working on this plan since last year. J-hope also spoke about bandmate Jin's enlistment during his broadcast on Sunday. The singer said that Jin had given his own enlistment serious thought, which was why the former volunteered to go next. He said that he could go next, fulfill his duties towards his country, and return to BTS as soon as possible. J-hope said: “Following Jin's enlistment, I thought to myself 'when should I be enlisting?'. I thought that it's better to quickly enlist and return, to show you an even better side of myself. Thus, this is the decision that I have made.&quot;BTS’ J-hope confirmed that he will be sharing various content before enlisting in the militaryRosan⁷@xCeleste___WAIT, so we're getting Mang's face reveal AND J-hope's single &quot;On the street&quot; THE SAME DAY? Hobi talked about going back to his roots for this upcoming single, so like... 1131169WAIT, so we're getting Mang's face reveal AND J-hope's single &quot;On the street&quot; THE SAME DAY? Hobi talked about going back to his roots for this upcoming single, so like... 😱In the same live, BTS’ J-hope pacified ARMYs and told them that he wouldn't be enlisting right away. He added that he would film various content for his fans and share it with them before enlisting in the military. He revealed that he has a few things to share with ARMYs before enlisting, hinting that some exciting music and other pieces of content will be released soon.Shortly after his Weverse live, BIG HIT MUSIC confirmed that the sinegr would be releasing a solo single, on the street, this week, ahead of his impending enlistment.ʙᴛssᴏᴍᴍᴀ | FACE 🪞 ON THE STREET 🛣 | slow@btssommaI'M READY J-HOPE SOLO SINGLEHOPE ON THE STREETON THE STREET BY J-HOPE#OnTheStreet1960886I'M READY J-HOPE SOLO SINGLEHOPE ON THE STREETON THE STREET BY J-HOPE#OnTheStreethttps://t.co/P6vPAQAiTPAccording to a statement, BTS’ J-hope has penned the new solo on the street himself. In it, he has shared his honest and candid feelings towards Bangtan’s fans and the love they have showered on the group over the years.The title is a reference to his roots, the origin of his dream which is street dance, and with this, he wanted to pay homage to his street dancing days. ARMYs took to social media to share their reactions to the Jack in the Box hitmaker's upcoming single on the street.⟬⟭ Hara⁷⟭⟬ 💜FACE IS COMING🐥🔥💜@jimins_footmole@btssomma SO READYLETS GO LETS GET ITTT J-HOPE SOLO SINGLEHOPE ON THE STREET ON THE STREET BY J-HOPE #OnTheStreet#JHOPE #ONTHESTREETBYJHOPE@btssomma SO READYLETS GO LETS GET ITTT 😭🔥💜J-HOPE SOLO SINGLEHOPE ON THE STREET ON THE STREET BY J-HOPE #OnTheStreet#JHOPE #ONTHESTREETBYJHOPEMAR💜💜💜💜@1992marissabts@btssomma I love U JhopeJ-HOPE ON THE STREET IS COMINGJ-HOPE IS COMINGON THE STREET IS COMING#jhope #제이홉 #on_the_street@btssomma I love U JhopeJ-HOPE ON THE STREET IS COMINGJ-HOPE IS COMINGON THE STREET IS COMING#jhope #제이홉 #on_the_streetrash edits🚦@itaelysian_#ON_THE_STREET by J-hope☆ his solo single release:2023.03.03 [2PM kst - 0AM ET]46692437#ON_THE_STREET by J-hope☆ his solo single release:2023.03.03 [2PM kst - 0AM ET] https://t.co/w9UxnuGicRRapline♡@RAPLINEBTS__A solo single “on the street” it’s about j-hope's roots in street dance and now he’s an amazing artist I’m soo proud of you Hobi 15257A solo single “on the street” it’s about j-hope's roots in street dance and now he’s an amazing artist I’m soo proud of you Hobi😩 https://t.co/3bticOAxZihope⁷@winnttaebearJ-hope solo single ON THE STREETRelease date:March 3, 2023 (KST)Release Time2 PM KST1402753J-hope solo single ON THE STREETRelease date:March 3, 2023 (KST)Release Time2 PM KST https://t.co/LEvSftHbAL파룬@balloon_wantedBTS j-hope to release solo single &quot;on the street&quot; March 3rdYesterday, BigHit shared that j-hope has started the process of enlisting in the military after applying for termination of his military enlistment postponement twitter.com/bts_bighit/sta…BTS_official@bts_bighit[공지] j-hope 솔로 싱글 ‘on the street’ 발매 안내 (+ENG/JPN/CHN)weverse.io/bts/notice/126…#jhope #제이홉 #on_the_street16131[공지] j-hope 솔로 싱글 ‘on the street’ 발매 안내 (+ENG/JPN/CHN)weverse.io/bts/notice/126…#jhope #제이홉 #on_the_street https://t.co/lBP35eGOEsBTS j-hope to release solo single &quot;on the street&quot; March 3rdYesterday, BigHit shared that j-hope has started the process of enlisting in the military after applying for termination of his military enlistment postponement twitter.com/bts_bighit/sta…BTS Updating⁷@btsgloballyj-hope will be releasing a solo single “on the street”, out March 3 at 2PM KST622209j-hope will be releasing a solo single “on the street”, out March 3 at 2PM KST https://t.co/0qKqGbn3tuJ-HOPE GLOBAL UNION¹³⁵ 🌎 WE LOVE YOU J-HOPE 💜@jhopeGlobaI[] Kmedia reported that #jhope will release a solo single before joining the army. BTS's agency “Big Hit Music” officially announced on the 27th that &quot;J-Hope's solo single 'on the street' will be released at 2 p.m. KST on Friday, March 3rd.464142[📰] Kmedia reported that #jhope will release a solo single before joining the army. BTS's agency “Big Hit Music” officially announced on the 27th that &quot;J-Hope's solo single 'on the street' will be released at 2 p.m. KST on Friday, March 3rd. https://t.co/DJG4D6ITpOAs soon as the MORE singer made the announcement about enlisting in the military, BTS’ oldest member Jin, shared some advice for his fellow BTS member. As mentioned earlier, Jin is currently serving his mandatory military service.The Moon singer called BTS’J-hope to share his words of wisdom and advised him on what to expect and how to prepare for his upcoming military service without divulging much.Furthermore, Jin left a “Welcome” comment on one of J-hope’s old Weverse posts signifying that the group’s oldest member will soon have company in the military.The Epiphany singer joked with BTS’ J-hope that if he encounters him in the military, he should avoid greeting him. This is so as Jin is now a commander and J-hope will be a mere trainee, to which the Arson singer replied with a ‘salute emoticon’.BTS’ J-hope foreshadowed his enlistment in the pastsab⁷ on the street. ☁️@from_vanteJ-HOPE INSTAGRAM STORYlet's gooooo~381414106J-HOPE INSTAGRAM STORYlet's gooooo~😜😜🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/GoAgdiPjtcFans noticed that the singer foreshadowed his military enlistment on his birthday Weverse live on February 18, 2023.When a fan asked him if he had plans to host a world tour like bandmate SUGA, BTS’ J-hope smiled in response to the query without replying to it.Shru⁷ (slow)@bangtinyboyysWhen asked about will he be going to Suga tour he just smiled damn it hurts more now 6824612364When asked about will he be going to Suga tour he just smiled damn it hurts more now https://t.co/a3QfbGM7oHFans believe this is why he has been working hard for the past couple of months and putting out more solo content than any other member.on the street will release on March 3, 2023, at 2 pm KST.