BTS’ RM addresses Jin’s departure for military service, recalls his parting message

BTS Jin's mandatory military service began on December 13 and all members and ARMY are struggling through his absence. In a recent interview, the band’s leader RM addressed Jin’s departure, the inevitable military enlistment, the permanence of the members tattoos and what it means for their brotherhood.

RM talked about Jin’s last message for them during a conversation with KBS News and said that he told them that he’ll go and come back safely. According to RM, Jin said that he will experience it first and tell them all about it.

‘What I told him was to please look after his health, he is so strong to show his strength, to do as he always does–quietly and peacefully without any accidents. I cheered for him that way,’ RM said.

He added he has ‘complicated feelings’, but he’s calm and confident that Jin is doing well in training and he’s waiting with a calm and cool heart.

RM also talked about the enlistment and what it means for the band. ‘The enlistment is of 18 months, there’s nothing I can do about it. But there are countless Korean and international ARMYs who believe in BTS,’ he said.

When asked about the tattoos that each of the members had gotten done in the past six months, he said, ‘Our members do not like tattoos that much, but we got the friendship tattoos for the first time. The number 7 is engraved on different parts of us. With such a mindset, I cannot promise in advance, but we will work hard for us to get back together as soon as possible and show you something only we can do.’

Quoting the phrase ‘heavy is the head that wears the crown’, RM addressed the pressure and responsibility of leading one of the world’s biggest bands. ‘Many people will be able to imagine, but the crown that is BTS is quite happy. I want to accept this fate because I’m trying to recognise for myself that I am a person who is precious and blessed,’ he said.

RM released his album ‘Indigo’ recently and he is expected to release another album before he departs for military service.

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