Fans Think GOT7’s Jay B Has Just Announced His Military Enlistment — And Are Praising Him For The Unexpectedly Special Way He Did It

GOT7‘s Jay B may have just announced his military enlistment in the most touching way ever, and it’s leaving fans feeling rather emotional.

The past couple of years have been very busy—and successful—for Jay B. From leading GOT7 to become the first completely self-owned K-Pop group with all the trademark rights to their name, to releasing new solo albums, to proving he’s the best leader, he has made fans proud in many different ways.

Now, he is sparking a lot of different emotions as his special new album, Seasonal Hiatus, is announced.

“Season Hiatus” album | *@cdnzarecords/Twitter*

Fans were quick to notice that the album contains a calendar dated from February 2023 to November 2024.

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

This makes the calendar very likely a countdown, as it’s the approximate he length of time he’ll likely be gone to carry out his military enlistment.

jaebeom's way of announcing military service

> dropped SEASONAL HIATUS
> it includes calendar and the dates are from Feb 2023 – Nov 2024, probably a countdown to his hiatus time
> apparently it will be released on Valentine's Day
> it includes 4 new tracks

— lilly | ia✵ (@withgotseven_) January 11, 2023

Not only that, but the name of the album itself also signifies time away for him while also being a gift for Ahgases while he is gone.

JAEBEOM IS LITERALLY NOT SUGARCOATING ANYTHING ANYMORE. HE SAYS IMMA BE GONE, SO DEAL WITH IT. HERE'S A SEASONAL HIATUS CD YOU CAN LISTEN TO IN CASE YOU MISS ME. 🤷🏻‍♀️ @jaybnow_hr #JAYB pic.twitter.com/wNctjO5AZ2

— yengorgeous🐥 (@yengorgeous) January 11, 2023

jaebeom literally said "I'm not enlisting, I'm just going on a hiatus for few months so wait for me, here's my gift for you guys"

his brain is so SEXYY!!! 😭

— lilly | ia✵ (@withgotseven_) January 11, 2023

While fans were happy with the way Jay B is choosing to refer to his enlistment…

̶e̶n̶l̶i̶s̶t̶m̶e̶n̶t̶
seasonal hiatus ✅

— 𝚓𝚘𝚢𝚌𝚎 🍋 (@cyjprint) January 11, 2023

jaebeom romanticizing his enlistment, its so him

— fabi (@fabic0re) January 11, 2023

…many couldn’t help but feel emotional over what the album means.

not jaebeom dropping "SEASONAL HIATUS" out of nowhere

i know what hiatus means so maybe he'll be gone sooner or later idk why but it makes me emotional knowing he was really preparing all this time before he gone🥺 jaebeomahh you're really the sweetest

— lilly | ia✵ (@withgotseven_) January 11, 2023

Especially considering that it’s set to be released on Valentine’s Day!

And releasing it on Valentine’s Day… the mixed emotions are real https://t.co/XT3DhVrnCn pic.twitter.com/HCOE6dQTg0

— 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙯𝙚𝙧𝙤: 𝘴𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 (@sevendless) January 11, 2023

Ultimately, however, Ahgases are mainly proud of his creativity, which has always come from a thoughtful place.

JAY B is the only Korean artist I know who has announced his military enlistment by releasing a special album.

— Thei¨ (@Fly_with_the_7) January 11, 2023

announcing that you are enlisting with a special album release is very very creative considering the album includes calendar specifically counting up to your discharge date. LIM JAEBEOM only

— izzah (@shinbeoms) January 11, 2023

While Ahgases know Jay B must enlist this year, it will definitely be hard to see him go, no matter when it happens. This album is the perfect thing to hold onto until his return!

Jay B’s fellow member Jinyoung will also be enlisting this year, having announced that he will be doing so in March after carrying out his many planned solo activities. Read further about it right here.