BTS Members Jin, J-Hope, Jimin and V Back in Military Uniform for Reserve Training
K-pop supergroup BTS surprised fans after members Jin, J-Hope, Jimin and V shared photos of themselves back in military uniform. The four recently took part in South Korea’s military reserve training, even as the group is in the middle of its “Arirang” world tour, GMA News reported.
On Friday, November 13, Jin posted two photos on the fan platform Weverse showing him with J-Hope and Jimin, all three dressed in camouflage uniforms and posing for the camera. “Good job, guys,” Jin wrote. Fellow member Jungkook also dropped a comment on the post, saying, “Good work,” The Korea Times reported.
A day earlier, V shared his own set of photos on Instagram, writing, “This is pretty much how I’ve been living lately.” The snaps showed him in his reserve uniform going about his day, and fans quickly spotted the special warrior insignia on his chest.
All BTS members have already completed their mandatory active-duty military service. Jin, the first to enlist, was discharged in June 2024 after serving as an assistant instructor at a recruit training center, while J-Hope finished his service in October 2024. Jimin, who enlisted alongside Jungkook in 2023, and V, who served with the military police’s Special Duty Team, were both discharged in June 2025.
The photos sparked curiosity among international fans about why the stars went back to training in the middle of a world tour. As Music Mundial explained, South Korean men are placed in the reserve forces for eight years after active duty and must attend periodic training, which can include shooting drills.
BTS will continue the “Arirang” tour with shows at the National Stadium in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on November 19, 21 and 22, followed by a Southeast Asia leg that includes Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Jakarta, Sports Kyunghyang reported. Filipino ARMYs also have something to look forward to, as the group is set to hold three shows in Manila in March 2027.
For fans, the photos were a reminder that even global superstars still answer the call of duty back home, one uniform at a time.
