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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 didn't, 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 healthy. and we will await him the 18 months. >> reporter: so it's required of all able bodied men...

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 increase the value of the national brand. but now, withjin reaching 30 years old the time has come. he...

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Fans who showed up to wish him good well. >> reporter: he's 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 don't turn up to say good-bye. bts does have particularly loyal fans called the army. there were a few turned up. one, mandy from hong kong, who flew in for the occasion. >> we are here. we want...