On January 18, 2024, BTS' Jimin graduated from his five-week basic training and a military graduation ceremony, being recognized as the best trainee in his unit by the commander of the division. He was also awarded the HONOR OF EXEMPLARY with commendation from the Chief of Division.
The Set Me Free Pt.2 singer was enlisted for his mandatory military service on December 12, 2023, alongside Jungkook. In South Kora, It is compulsory for every able-bodied male citizen to enlist in the military for eighteen months in a specific department.
Upon learning that BTS' Jimin was selected as the best trainee in his unit and received the HONOR OF EXEMPLARY from the division commander, fans took to social media to rejoice and shower praise on the Like Crazy singer.
"Jimin the greatest of all time": Fans are proud of the Like Crazy singer's latest milestone
As the Set Me Free Pt.2 singer was crowned as the best and top trainee in his unit by the division commander, it should be noted that the aforementioned distinctions are exclusively awarded to military trainees who have achieved the highest marks in all assessments during the five-week basic training period.
He is also eligible for the one month earlier promotion and the 4-nights vacation he can use at his home base with the aforementioned distinction.
He also earned the HONOR OF EXEMPLARY with commendation from the Chief of Division for his excellent service during the five-week basic training, and fellow soldiers can look up to him for inspiration.
Moreover, several photos of the idol went viral on social media, shared by Jimin's father on Magnate Cafe's Instagram, where he expressed gratitude to the idol's fans who supported him so far, captioning it as:
"Hello, I'm ZM-illennial Did you all bring your umbrellas? Like it's going to rain soon It's cloudy. For those who were waiting for the news of the rain, I'd like to send my comfort to those who were worried, and I hope you have a moist day."
"If it's long, if it's short, it's a five-week completion ceremony It's over. Thanks to ARMY's support and love, 1 year and 5 months can be a long time, but it can be a short time. Spring rain, rainy rain, showers, and heavy rain will be next to you ARMY gave me a lot of strength heartily thank you."
Jimin was recognized with the “HONOR OF EXEMPLARY” and “BEST TRAINEE” in his unit by the Chief of Division during his ceremony of completion of training.
— JIMIN PROMO (@jiminpromotion) January 18, 2024
We’re so proud of you Jimin, you’ve always been a role model for the people around you.💛
PROUD OF YOU JIMIN
WE MISS YOU… pic.twitter.com/mIjDbkjJkG
Jimin received the honor of The Best Trainee (The Most Exemplary Trainee) by the Division's Commander.🥇
— Jimin Global (@JiminGlobal) January 18, 2024
This recognition is given to the trainee with the highest overall marks from all assessments.
Congratulations, Jimin! 👏
WE LOVE YOU JIMIN
PROUD OF YOU JIMIN
OUR PRIDE… pic.twitter.com/f2NCjQJtrA
Our Jimin graduated in first place,
— 🅚︎🅜︎'𝓼 𝑴𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑼𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 🪖 (@Jk_Jm_59_60) January 18, 2024
Congratulations on receiving the top award 🔥🤍.
so proud 🫶 pic.twitter.com/83ZDe7zFGs