Jin becomes first member of K-Pop supergroup BTS to enlist for mandatory military service

Seoul — Jin, a member of South Korea's K-Pop superstar band BTS, has shaved his head and joined the army. At 30 Jin is the eldest member of the band, making him first in line to put his pop career on hold to fulfil his mandatory national military service.

A big purple banner was hung near the entrance to the Yeoncheon County military training center Tuesday, welcoming "Jin and every enlisted man" as they signed up for service.

BTS announced in June that it would pause its touring schedule, leading to a sudden drop in the stock price of the group's parent entertainment company, Hybe, of almost 25% in a single day.