KUALA LUMPUR, September 22 — Suga of KPop boyband BTS is set to begin his mandatory military service today, according to his label Big Hit Music.
The rapper whose real name is Min Yoon-gi, posted a heartfelt farewell message on fan platform Weverse yesterday before his enlistment.
“Hello, this is SUGA. I’m here to say goodbye! I’ve come all the way here thanks to the ARMYs and now it’s finally time,” he wrote.
“I will diligently fulfil my service and return. Please be careful of the cold autumn weather change. Stay healthy and see you all in 2025! ARMY!!! Thank you always and I love you.”
Many of BTS’ superfans known as Army shared their well wishes and support to Suga on social media.
We do also hope that you won't catch a cold and stay healthy Serve well and come back safely Please take a good rest, our yoongi #To2025_WithSUGA#UntilSpringComesBackYOONGI IS WORTH THE WAITTHE KING WILL RETURN#우리_인사하자_bye아닌hello pic.twitter.com/wRD7W6RiaD
— SUGA Team (@SUGATeam93) September 21, 2023
Good bye Suga see you in 2025 stay well pic.twitter.com/8PCyYVg4bn
— anöô Welcome LAYO(V)ER Happy JK RM September (@BlueTheSwan) September 17, 2023
Suga, 30, will be the third member of BTS to be enlisted into the army, following Jin, 30, and j-hope, 29.
Meanwhile, the remaining members RM, Jimin, Jungkook, and V have all released solo music projects this year.
All seven members have recently renewed their contracts with agency Hybe and are expected to reunite in 2025.
