LOOK: J-Hope’s ‘Dad Smile’ During Military Training Is Going Viral

BTS fans – more popularly known as ARMY – got a glimpse of J-Hope's military life in the recent photos of the BTS member shared online.

The photos showed J-Hope, with his hands on his waist, looking proudly at the military trainees from afar.

According to Insight Korea, J-Hope's photos attracted attention for his "dad smile." Other fans commented that the 29-year-old South Korean artist's smile was "too warm" and "a happy expression."

Photos of J-Hope's military life were also shared on an online forum in South Korea with the title, "The current status of teaching assistant BTS' J-Hope."

The users commented on how J-Hope looked so good in a military uniform. "Hobi is cool. Why does the military uniform suit him so well?" one commented.

"You can be that hip while wearing a military uniform?" another quipped, while a third user stated, "Even if he's wearing a military uniform, a celebrity is still a celebrity."

"Hobi really has a pretty body line," commented another user.

Meanwhile, one fan on X, formerly Twitter, posted side-by-side photos of J-Hope as an assistant instructor in the military and him as BTS' dance leader.

In the two photos, J-Hope was seen doing the same stance in both scenarios, with his hands on his waist looking from afar.

In other news, K-media reported that J-Hope sent a food truck to the volunteer site of the Veterinary Society for Abandoned Animals just recently.

"This is our first time receiving a coffee truck while volunteering. It was a unique experience. I will also support [the] world-renowned artist BTS' J-Hope," the group stated.

"We were starting to prepare at 8 o'clock, and BTS' J-Hope and his mother sent a food truck," shared Blue, an animal protection group present in the neutering surgery volunteer work. "They provided cool drinks and delicious hot dogs," the group added.

It was reported that while fulfilling his mandatory military service, J-Hope continues to do good deeds and sponsor an abandoned dog shelter.

More recently, J-Hope, as well as his bandmate Jin, who's also currently serving in the military, appeared in the comments section of Suga's Weverse Live to send their encouragement for their bandmate's upcoming military service.

J-Hope, also known by his nickname Hobi, wrote, "Your hair looks good on you." He shared that he watched Suga's live before handing his phone in.

"Jin hyung and Yoongi hyung, rest comfortably," J-Hope stated in his last comment before leaving.

J-Hope's military service will reportedly end on Oct. 17, 2024.

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