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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
What did BTS do in the military? From Taehyung's SDT post to Jungkook's lead cook role – ranks, titles & more
With the countdown to a BTS reunion is underway, BIGHIT MUSIC heightened excitement among fans, known as ARMY, by announcing on June 18 that the group's final remaining member, SUGA, is set to be discharged from mandatory military service. BTS will officially reunite as OT7 once rapper Min Yoongi returns to civilian life on June 21, 2025. Since 2022, the BTS members enlisted one after another, but they did so within a similar time frame - effectively serving as a group. Now, all members have completed their duties by June 2025 - many through active duty, others via public roles - earning respect not only as global superstars but also as dedicated soldiers. [공지] 방탄소년단 SUGA 소집해제 안내 (+ENG/JPN/CHN) Throughout their service, BTS fulfilled their responsibilities with dedication, offering occasional glimpses into military life - whether through Weverse posts, official army releases, or, even through their personal Instagram accounts. BTS stood out for the honours and distinctions they earned while serving which reflected not only their exceptional skill and discipline but also a deep sense of responsibility and resilience. Honours in the military: What they mean The South Korean military recognizes excellence through both rank and merit-based titles. While ranks like Sergeant are tied to the time served and overall conduct, honours such as Special Warrior, Elite Trainee, and Platoon Leader are awarded to soldiers who demonstrate outstanding ability in physical strength, marksmanship, discipline, and leadership. These titles are difficult to attain, as it requires rigorous training and evaluation. However, several BTS members achieved these distinctions which only shows that the 7 men gave it their all while serving their country and rose above expectations even in a highly disciplined environment. 잘 다녀와요오옹💜 화이팅💜 Military roles and titles held by BTS members RM (Kim Nam-joon): Military Band Leader and Chaplain Assistant Serving in the Military Band, the BTS leader also took on the role of Chaplain Assistant, providing musical performances and moral support at official events. His strong performance earned him the Elite Trainee title, swift promotions, and ultimately the position of Platoon Leader. Jin (Kim Seok-jin): Assistant Drill Instructor with Elite Warrior recognition The eldest members of BTS was the first to enlist and quickly stood out during basic training, graduating at the top of his class and being appointed Company Commander Trainee. He went on to serve as an Assistant Drill Instructor in the 5th Infantry Division. His exceptional performance earned him early promotion and the prestigious Special Warrior title. SUGA (Min Yoon-gi): Public Service Worker due to shoulder surgery Because of a past shoulder injury due to an accident he had even before his debut, SUGA fulfilled his duties through South Korea's alternative service system, serving in a non-combat role as a Public Service Worker. Though not part of active-duty training or field operations, his service remains an official contribution under the nation's military program. He is set to be discharged on June 21, 2025. j-hope (Jung Ho-seok): Assistant Drill Instructor and Special Warrior recipient The ace dancer of the group served as an Assistant Drill Instructor, guiding new recruits with both rigor and dedication. His commitment was recognized with the Special Warrior title, and he gained further acclaim after winning the Strong Warrior Speech Contest, highlighting his leadership and professionalism. Jimin (Park Ji-min): Artillery Squad Leader and Special Grade Soldier The idol excelled early on, earning the Best Trainee award during basic training. He was later stationed at a specialized Artillery Fire Direction Center, where he rose to the position of Squad Leader. His strong performance in marksmanship, endurance, and leadership earned him the distinction of Special Grade Soldier. V (Kim Tae-hyung): Special Forces Officer under the Military Police's Special Duty Team (SDT) unit The singer was part of the elite Special Duty Team (SDT) within the Military Police - an advanced unit tasked with high-risk missions like counter-terrorism and urban combat. Even after suffering a cracked rib during training, he distinguished himself by earning several honours, including Special Warrior, Platoon Leader, and Exemplary Shooter, and rose to the rank of Sergeant. Jungkook (Jeon Jung-kook): Lead Cook in Army division The maknae of the group, the star served as Lead Cook - a role that required physical endurance and daily responsibility for preparing meals for his unit. His dedication and steady performance earned him an early promotion to the rank of Sergeant. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Columbus continues affordable housing fight as some funding drops
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The City of Columbus will now have a more centralized approach to tackling its housing crisis. It's a plan that's been in the works for years and has now come together as a new division in the city. NBC4 spoke with a man who is almost 70 and spent last year living on the streets and in a shelter. Now, he's in a safe apartment, thanks to Community Housing Network (CHN), a non-profit that develops permanent supportive housing. Police provide updates on Mifflin Township shootout suspect On Monday, Columbus City Council moved to make stories like his more common. The legislation will centralize the work to combat the affordable housing crisis. 'I had my ups and downs; I had my good days and my bad days,' CHN resident Donald Hodge said. Hodge was living on the street, then in a shelter until March. Now, he's in a 55+ living facility built by Community Housing Network. 'Oh, my goodness, I was so happy,' Hodge said. 'I couldn't believe it.' 'It gives stability,' Community Housing Network CEO Annissa Lambirth-Garrett said. 'It allows individuals to have a place where they can focus on their personal well-being. They have a roof over their head, a basic need. Without it, how can you recuperate when you're coming home from the hospital? Or if you're someone who is suffering from a disability? How can you thrive and grow if you don't have a place to call home?' Pilot program testing tasers in Ohio's prisons; may expand statewide CHN is part of a group of organizations working to combat the housing crisis in Columbus. Now the city is making its work with these groups and on housing in general more centralized. 'It's a long time coming to have a place in the city whose main job is to make sure that renters have support and have someone looking out for them,' Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin said. The division will provide legal counsel to low-income tenants facing eviction, ensure people affected by emergency vacate orders are supported, and expand access to information that will help people stay in their homes. 'Now it just has a home where we can have folks that are able to identify when issues are coming around, have a place where we can send folks to engage with the city, and really a place that can hold folks accountable,' Hardin said. Work is already underway and hiring for the division will start at the end of June. Donatos to open fully-automated pizza restaurant at John Glenn International this month Council has also approved the last of the emergency rental assistance funds to be used to help Columbus residents facing eviction; the city approved $1 million, left over from pandemic-era federal funds. It represents the last of the second round of emergency rental assistance that was part of the 2021 American Rescue Plan. This money went to organizations helping keep people in their homes, from fighting back against evictions to direct payments to landlords. Now, the money is gone and the city is tasked with finding new ways to keep people in their homes. 'We will continue to make a forceful economic argument why we need to find a way to support, but there is a truth that we need the federal government to be a partner in this, we need the state government to be a partner in this,' Hardin said. Since the pandemic, Columbus has put out nearly $91 million in emergency rental assistance. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
NDTV
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Aamir Khan's Role In Sitaare Zameen Par Revealed, And It Is Not What You Expected. Details Inside
New Delhi: After the debacle of Laal Singh Chaddha in 2022, Aamir Khan took a break from films. He has been away from the silver screen, however, he has been in the news for several other reasons. From promoting his son Junaid Khan's film Loveyapa to making a public announcement of his relationship with Gauri Spratt on his birthday, Aamir Khan has been trending and how. All eyes are now on his next film Sitaare Zameen Par, which is a sequel to his 2007 hit film Taare Zameen Par. Aamir recently made a virtual appearance in front of his China-based fan club, where he addressed all the pertaining questions surrounding Sitaare Zameen Par. Exclusive interview with #AamirKhan @aamirkhan_CHN. Khan says, "If #TaareZameenPar (2007) is a flim that makes you cry, #SitaareZameenPar is film that we will make you laugh!" — Yanyan (@iamhyy) April 20, 2025 He said, " Sitaare Zameen Par is almost ready. It is the sequel to Taare Zameen Par. Thematically, it is going ten steps ahead. It is about differently abled people. It is about love, friendship and life. Taare Zameen Par made you cry but this film will make you laugh. It's a comedy but the theme is the same." Aamir further revealed interesting details about his character in the sequel, stating, "My character in Taare Zameen Par was Nikumbh, who is a very sensitive person. In this film, my character's name is Gulshan, but his personality is exactly opposite to Nikumbh's. He is not sensitive at all. He is very rude and politically incorrect, and he insults everybody. He fights with his wife and mother. He is a basketball coach and he beats up his senior coach. He is a person with a lot of internal problems, and the story is how he changes with the film. How these people in the spectrum teach him what it is to be a good human being." The film will see Darsheel Safary returning and Genelia Deshmukh joining the cast. It will be directed by RS Prasanna. The official release date of the film is yet to be announced, however, fans have been expressing their anticipation nonetheless. Comments like, "Hope Aamir Khan recreates this magic with Sitaare Zameen Par", and "Aamir aur drama genre dono ka comeback hoga iss film se", have been noticed on social media fan pages.
