Jin of BTS is back

The BTS ARMY is celebrating as a member of the K-pop megaband is being released from the actual army in South Korea. Kim Seok Jin — or just Jin to fans — is the oldest member of BTS. His mandatory 18 months of military service are done as of Wednesday, Seoul time. Host Marco Werman has more.

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