GOT7’s Jay B Shares First Photos Since Quietly Enlisting In The Military
GOT7‘s Jay B has finally shared photos of himself for the first time since quietly enlisting!
Fans of GOT7 have been aware that the group’s leader would be among the many K-Pop idols entering their mandatory enlistment this year. Jay B even “announced” the timing of his enlistment with the release of his latest album, Seasonal Hiatus.
The calendar print is only from February 2023 to November 2024. It is his seasonal hiatus.#JAYB #제이비 @jaybnow_hr pic.twitter.com/THH67cK4M4
— 𝚓𝚘𝚢𝚌𝚎 (@cyjprint) January 11, 2023
His “seasonal hiatus” was later confirmed to have begun after an article was shared about his ₩60.0 million KRW (about $46,300 USD) donation to the Green Umbrella Child Fund Korea organization confirmed that he was “currently completing his military duty as a public service work personnel.”
Since his enlistment, fans have been eagerly awaiting any updates from him. Shortly after the article was shared, Jay B did a voice-only live stream on Instagram where he chatted with fans, revealing he enlisted on February 2.
JAY B doing an audio-only live and noticing that #Youngjae is also watching/listening 🥹😭pic.twitter.com/AxLrv0v5Mc
— 𝒔𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝑑𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠 • 𝑗𝑢𝑣𝑦 (@sevendless) February 13, 2023
While this live was a sweet gesture, fans have wanted to see Jay B’s face and the ever-popular buzz cut photo that those who enlist receive.
Jay B finally fulfilled fans’ wants and posted photos of himself and his haircut (sort of)!
On February 21, KST, Jay B shared photos on his Instagram account. The photos not only tease his shorter hairstyle but show off the facial hair he has grown!
Fans were happy to see the star after his “hiatus” began!
JAY B! pic.twitter.com/04mWLos7wV
— . (@coconutverbena) February 21, 2023
i’ve missed his face 😌☺️ https://t.co/e1PWOdeinp
— Nicki 🧜🏽♀️ – rꪮver 3/13 (@rkivephoenix) February 21, 2023
Miss you @jaybnow_hr https://t.co/MdAzGBphSe pic.twitter.com/Jv43bSKXQb
— 🧸🐾 (@Atoomgotsevenbf) February 21, 2023