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What were some of the reactions you got from fans? >> reporter: well, christine, it was interesting because jin, the management agency actually asked fans not to turn up the fans. the army are extremely loyal and most of them didnt, but there were a few dozen there who wanted to send him off. there was one in particular who had flown all the way from hong kong because she wanted to say good-bye. >> we are here to see jin go into the military and we want to wish him all the best and stay safe and...

Jin, the oldest member of bts has entered compulsory literary service breaking hearts across korea and around the world. he posted this photo of his newly acquired buzz cut. the caption, it looks cuter than i expected. with south korea technically still at war with its northern neighbour, all able—bodied men are required to serve for at least 18 months and must enlist by the age of 28. last year the band was given a special exemption to defer their service for two years. officials said they in...

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Fans who showed up to wish him good well. >> reporter: hes exchanging his life for barracks at dmz. he became the first member to start his mandatory military training. around quarter to 2 we did see six black vehicles heading into the military barracks and there was significant security. it is believed that jin was part of that convoy. now they have asked, bts and also the management group, that fans dont turn up to say good-bye. bts does have particularly loyal fans called the army. there were...

BTS management agency BIGHIT Music appealed to the media and fans to refrain from visiting Jin at the army training center on his enlistment date, citing safety concerns.

Jin took to Instagram, where he shared a photo of himself with his new haircut for military training. He wrote in the caption:

Jin will be the first member of BTS to begin his mandatory military service and the groups record label BIGHIT MUSIC has shared a new statement about it.

Jin took to Instagram, where he shared a photo of himself with his new haircut for military training.

South Korean singer Kim Seok-jin is not a Boy With Luv anymore as he gears up for an important phase in his life.