J-Hope, K-pop star and member of the supergroup BTS, was discharged from South Korea's military on Thursday after completing the country's mandatory military service requirement.

J-Hope has completed his mandatory military service, now entering what he describes as the “third chapter” of his life. Discharged after 18 months on Thursday, J-Hope, whose real name is Jung Ho-seok,

BTS member J-Hope was discharged from South Korea's military after he completed his 18-months of duty.J-Hope was the second member of the boy band to be discharged, following the oldest member

K-pop megastar J-hope from BTS ended eighteen months of South Korean military service Thursday, and hailed the "sacrifice" of soldiers working to keep the country safe, as fans wept for joy at his return to the industry.

"Thanks to the fans, I was able to finish it (the service) safely, with good health," the BTS member told a gathered audience in Wonju, Gangwon