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This post will be used to compile all SNS mentions and Press coverage of Jin's return! To keep the sub tidy and so ARMY can find everything in one place please drop any article or SNS in the comments below with a direct link to the content and a link to a reliable translation source if needed.
SNS Mentions
Please share all SNS mentions from notable figures on Twitter, Instagram, and everything under the sun here!
Important Note I: The same rules as the Press Coverage thread apply here. If something really crazy happens, like John Cena tweets about Jin, that tweet can have its own thread.
Important Note II: BTS’ posts should be posted like usual. They can have their own thread, but if they are posted in quick succession, they should be compiled into one compilation.
Weverse
- Jin: Post 1 | Post 2
- Jin Weverse Live
BTS
Other
Press Coverage
Drop all press coverage including articles, photos, and videos here!
Note I: Please remember that the rest of BTS are still enlisted. As such, any content containing details or news about the other members will not be allowed unless it is shared by BigHit or BTS themselves.
Note II: The usual rules regarding articles and clickbait apply. Articles that would normally belong in the weekly thread are listed here, but blatant clickbait, blog posts by other than professional journalists, and articles from blacklisted domains still won't be!
Articles
| Date | Outlet | Article |
|---|---|---|
| 240611 | New York Times | BTS Fans Rejoice: Jin, Its Eldest Member, Completes Military Service |
| 240611 | The Hollywood Reporter | Jin Is Back: First Member of Global Sensation BTS Completes Military Service |
| 240611 | The Guardian | Jin from BTS wraps up military service to the strains of K-pop hit Dynamite |
| 240612 | Reuters | Jin, oldest member of K-pop's BTS, finishes army service in South Korea |
| 240612 | The Korea Herald | BTS' Jin returns from military duty amid warm welcome from bandmates |
| 240612 | CBC News | BTS star Jin celebrates in uniform after completing mandatory military service |
Photos
| Date | Outlet |
|---|---|
| 240612 | Dispatch Korea IG and Website |
| 240612 | Yonhap News |
Videos
- Korea Dispatch
- Korea Dispatch Banners/signs for Jin
- SBS News
- TV10
- YTN News
Tag me to update the compilation or to correct any errors. Thanks!
Compilation may be updated slowly
by whyohwhy115
![[LIVETHREAD] ‘SUGA | Agust D - D-Day’ Jamsil Indoor Stadium, Seoul, KR - Concert #1 Delayed Streaming - 010723](https://www.btshubs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1692597962_190_2J8P9pQRdipov8xmm-zPZSoYw0Ab0Fwvq_5Pg7-rlEc.jpg)
😭😭😭 I CANT STOP SMILING
this is the most bangtan photo ever. was tearing up seeing them hugging each other but joon’s saxophone just killed me
https://preview.redd.it/hm04usuco16d1.jpeg?width=1099&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d69d7c6fb66de1ec5b708bf9053d558c21c17859
I am so happy!! 💜 WE BACK BABY!
Namjoon with the sax is too funny. And I thought JK was Jimin at first and was like “oh my GOSH he’s SO buff” 🤣
Still holding out for my Yoongi crumbs. Please sir, can I have a glimpse.
new OT7 photo 😉 😉
(an edit, of course)
https://preview.redd.it/hoyeizvup16d1.png?width=1440&format=png&auto=webp&s=22f2fa82947aa8b32dc406e680a0b09b13c469c0
Also, can we talk about that glowing skin of his? He’s looking like this after 18 months in the barracks, often out in the elements, without regular access (I have to assume) to fancy skincare treatments? 😮
https://preview.redd.it/gn2a81dfr16d1.png?width=1411&format=png&auto=webp&s=71c3af717a267430d6c18c692f2dd9d8963e2aca
💜
Yay Jin is out🎉🎉🎉🎉
Also all the boys hugs!!! Especially Tae and Jimin ~ ahhhhh soulmates!!!
Hope at some point we get to see yoongi too
The photos were so sweet. I noticed Joon has a new scar on his leg and JK has a new scar on his arm. Jin also looked like he had an injection bruise on his arm. Military life is rough.
Woke up and the first thing I saw was JinMin hugging picture. Teared up. Scrolled and saw SaxJoon and laughed so hard I started *really* crying. Lmaooooo.
So happy for Jin! And wonderful to see everyone else (and Yoongi in meme-spirit).
I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw them greet Jin one by one! I was about to cry but then there’s Namjoon playing the sax 🤣🤣🤣.
I thought Tae was JK at first, he has gotten so buff. The vmin hug was so touching. Forever soulmates 🥹
I can’t believe Jin is finally out. It would’ve been perfect if Yoongi was there too but seeing the six of them made me so happy 🥹🥰💜
K-media saying that Yoongi was unable to attend at the base but will be joining them later – I’m not giving up hope for an OT7 photo just yet 🙏
https://preview.redd.it/c1isn3nks16d1.jpeg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=81f7ab666c4d010593a0b63994354057518b662c
Joon is taking me out
https://preview.redd.it/lzygy1w7t16d1.png?width=1440&format=png&auto=webp&s=5764e351efcd44e949788352779baac77c367080
Glowing
Staying awake was worth it! 💜🌙
He’s finally home!! I think the members showing up publicly even after chatter said they will convene privately is their true festa gift to fans. This is so precious. One more years for the final members to finish their enlistment. One down and 6 more to go!
Welcome back SEOKJINNIE!!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Omg I can’t stop smiling! the gang back together (wish Yoongi could have been there too), JIN IS OUT ahhh. It feels surreal.
Joon with the sax is so random and yet makes complete sense 😂😂😂 chaotically perfect.
And the VMin hug, so healing.
Seeing this interaction just made me feel so fuzzy and warm. WE BACK!!! 🙌🏻
Our first Weverse live of 2024!!!
Okay I am legit tearing up seeing all the photos. Seeing them happy makes me happy 🥹 Welcome back Jin!!!
JIN IS HOME
Namjoon trying serenade jin with the saxophone
We crashed Weverse
JIN 😭😭😭 WELCOME BACK KING. I can’t believe he is back and free of enlistment discussions 😭😭😭
namjoon playing his saxophone during the most emotional moment for us is so hilarious to me. It felt like is has been so long since I have seen jk and Jimin and then it clicked this is the first time we’ve seen them since they’ve enlisted. Jimin hugging members like that :(( that vmin hug made me wanna cry. AND YOONGI I MISS YOU
These pics are very meme material🤣 Joon did NOT quit that sax not even for a second
https://preview.redd.it/43vvo7m7326d1.jpeg?width=1044&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c4b11eef04ed630c184240321e90b279b268d143
https://preview.redd.it/egecinhs326d1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=87c2974dc1350416119f7a82fbfa52ff6d423382
YOONGI 😭 MY SEVEN TOGETHER IT’S BEEN TOO LONG
…I had such a shitty week last week that this is all making up for it!…Seeing him was already emotional, but then I wasn’t expecting to actually SEE the other members – instant tears 😭 They all look great and seeing them embrace each other was just…😭💜…and there was Joon busting out with his saxophone 😎🎷- I fuckin’ died! 🤣…so unexpected, but just what we needed…and this is why we love them, this is why we stay 💜
New York Times – [BTS Fans Rejoice: Jin, Its Eldest Member, Completes Military Service](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/11/world/asia/bts-jin-military-army.html)
u/whyohwhy115
Happiest Day!!!
…who’s the “sex porn star” NOW?! 😆
https://preview.redd.it/m18n1u7za26d1.jpeg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=242aaf80c0f301403da6e32e375d55e60a582255
The crowd at hybe seems bad… tbh bighit should include restriction surrounding hybe buidling in the announcement yesterday
https://x.com/7bonobonoya7/status/1800727286242771092?s=46&t=ePbqT-mBtwVNrsRSh3mIfw
NYTimes, [BTS Fans Rejoice: Jin, Its Eldest Member, Completes Military Service](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/11/world/asia/bts-jin-military-army.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb)
Hollywood Reporter, [Jin Is Back: First Member of Global Sensation BTS Completes Military Service](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/bts-jin-discharged-military-service-1235920084)
The Guardian, [Jin from BTS wraps up military service to the strains of K-pop hit Dynamite](https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/jun/12/jin-bts-k-pop-band-military-service-finishes-south-korea)
Reuters, [Jin, oldest member of K-pop’s BTS, finishes army service in South Korea](https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/jin-oldest-member-k-pops-bts-finishes-army-service-south-korea-2024-06-12/)
The Korea Herald, [BTS’ Jin returns from military duty amid warm welcome from bandmates](https://m.koreaherald.com/amp/view.php?ud=20240612050169)
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No sleep, I had waited for this moment. 5 am now and so happy for everyone. He’s back as gorgeous as ever.
Tannies awr it’s so emotional.
I’ve had a very shitty day but the knowledge that Jin’s freedom is looming was constantly a source of light. I’m so happy to see all the images and news articles flooding in. May he and the boys live this day to the fullest!!!
That burn scar on jungkook’s arm, count your days military kitchen 👀
Y’ALL!!! NAMJOON’S SHOELACES WERE PURPLE!!!!! I can’t 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
As an army from Jan 2022, this was my first jin live. Okay before yall come at me 😭 I didn’t have weverse during my baby army days, so I wouldn’t know when he came live unless it was from instagram posts (update posts) and honestly I feel happy knowing that I witnessed his first live. Ughhhhhhh I can’t wait for tomorrow because I wanna see what the Festa live holds for us 😖😖😖💜💜💜
So if yoongi didn’t take the workday off to go to the first Jindependence, it sure seems like he’s keeping them to leave earlier (for festa next year 🥹)?