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BTS’s J-Hope has won a presentation contest in the military.
On June 4, the National Defense News posted a video of J-Hope during the ‘Strong Warrior, Army! Presentation Contest‘ on its official YouTube channel. In the video, J-Hope was seen delivering his speech, saying, “A Korean fan came up to me and told me this. They said they were really grateful that all seven members (of BTS) are Korean citizens. They also told me that it was an honor that I was with the trainees every time they completed their training.”
J-Hope continued, “Maybe that’s why I feel like I’m spending very meaningful and rewarding days these days. It’s a great pride to serve as a soldier in the Republic of Korea.”
On this day, J-Hope was awarded the grand prize for the ‘Strong Warrior, Army! Presentation Contest.’
강한 전사, 육군! 발표 경연대회
호석이 영상 떳다 ㅅㅂ pic.twitter.com/3a5vX3FVHx
— 리나🦋 (@rosehope218) June 4, 2024
Korean netizens and fans were happy to see J-Hope and shared their praises on a popular online community:
“He only says good things.”
“Our Hope.”
“He’s so awesome.”
“Nothing less expected from our Hope.”
“He’s receiving awards even in the military. That’s amazing.”
“He’s someone who would be successful wherever he goes.”
“Congrats!”
“I can’t believe he won the contest! Congrats.”
“It’s so good to see how he’s diligent in the military, too.”
“He’s our sunshine.”
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