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Jin Finishes Army Service in South Korea. Jin, the oldest BTS member, completed his army service in South Korea on June 12. He completed 18 months of duty, which is mandatory in South Korea. Jin is the first member of BTS to complete military service. The 31-year-old's discharge was televised from a base in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi province. "I cried during the ceremony.” "But it was so fun for the last year and six months. It’s such a relief I met so many good people.", Jin, via statement. Jin will celebrate his military discharge at an event in Seoul on June 13. He will perform and later hug 1,000 fans who were preselected by the group's label, Hybe. The last four members of BTS began their military service in December 2023. The band is expected to reunite in 2025. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT