Even before BTS‘ official debut, the group was recording and sharing personal and intimate moments with their fans so, naturally, ARMY got a glimpse into Jin‘s big day of enlisting in South Korea’s military service.

All six of Jin’s band mates came to send him off to the Yeoncheon army base, located north of Seoul and just a few miles 10 miles from the Demilitarized Zone separating South and North Korea. BTS managed to avoid the crowds gathered at the base (which reportedly included dozens of journalists and security staff, plus a handful of fans) and enjoyed some quiet time with Jin.

Soundtracked to BTS’ new Proof song “For Youth,” the three-minute clip shows the stars cracking jokes, posing for photos and selfies, and the guys getting a kick out of rubbing their hands through Jin’s newly buzzed hair. 

Of course, Jin shared a message for fans before heading off: “Health is a top priority so I won’t get sick, and I hope you stay healthy too, ARMY.”

Viewers then saw RM, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook proudly watch Jin join his fellow recruits and give the first salute of his military service.

RM shared some additional thoughts at the end of the video that spoke to his nurturing side as the group leader. “Jin hates the cold so I’m a bit worried,” the “Wild Flower” star said. “But we’ll follow him soon. I don’t feel great sending him off, but he always does well wherever he is, so I’m sure he’ll do well. It’s sad, but this is everyone’s duty.”

Per South Korean law, all able-bodied men must serve in the armed forces for at least 18 months with varying lengths of service time. The BTS members shared earlier this year that they will all serve in the coming months with plans to reunite in 2025.

Watch the heartfelt Jin’s Entrance Ceremony video as part of BTS’ BANGTAN BOMB YouTube series below:

In a bombshell recorded interview played in open court on Friday (Dec. 16), Kelsey Harris, Megan Thee Stallion‘s former friend and assistant, claimed several times that she saw Tory Lanez shoot the “Savage” rapper and then bribed her and Harris to keep quiet — contradicting her in-court testimony on Wednesday and Thursday.

Judge David Herriford allowed prosecutors to play the entire 80-minute recording in front of the jury on day five of the blockbuster trial, in which Lanez is charged, among other things, with shooting Megan in the foot on July 12, 2020. The interview — clips from which were previously played in court during Harris’ two-day stint on the witness stand — was conducted on Sept. 14, 2022, in the presence of Deputy District Attorneys Kathy Ta and Alexander Bott, senior investigator Jody Little and Harris’ husband Darien Smith, with Harris’ two attorneys present via phone.

In the recording, Harris could be heard telling prosecutors that an argument between Megan and Lanez that started during a get-together at Kylie Jenner’s house on the night of July 12, 2020, and escalated on the car ride home ended with Tory shooting at Megan five times from the passenger side window of the SUV being driven by Lanez’s security guard Jauquan Smith. “The way Tory was angling the gun was down … definitely in her direction,” recalled Harris, who also claimed Lanez threatened to “shoot” her prior to allegedly firing the gun at Megan later that night.

Harris — who befriended Megan in college before becoming her assistant in 2019 — went on to emotionally recount the immediate aftermath of the gunfire, describing how she “immediately” ran to Megan’s side to find “blood” on her friend. “So in my head, [Megan] had been shot,” she said.

According to Harris, Lanez then exited the vehicle and began walking towards Megan, at which point Harris said she put herself between them — leading Lanez to “physically assault” her with his hands. She then claimed that after leading Lanez back to the car to “distract” him from Megan, he “started pulling” her by her hair and neck. “That’s when I started fearing for my life,” she continued.

Harris, audibly crying at this point in the recording, then claimed that the violence de-escalated once Megan returned to the car. Once they got back in the vehicle and continued driving — with Megan’s bloody leg propped on her own — Harris said Megan then asked her to call Megan’s manager T. Farris. Harris additionally claimed that she sent a text message to Megan’s security guard Justin Edison that read, “Help. 911. Tory shot Meg,” as well as a Facebook message to her mother requesting help. “I was really hurt [emotionally],” Harris continued, adding, “I didn’t realize I had bruises [from the attack].”

Once police vehicles pulled over the car, Harris said Lanez quickly began bribing the two women. “Please y’all don’t say anything…. I’m about to sign a huge deal … I’ll give you guys $1 million each,” she claimed he told them. After police became involved — and Megan’s manager Farris arrived on the scene — Harris, Megan and Lanez were separated, with Megan going to the emergency room at Cedars-Sinai and Harris going to the police station, where photos of her with blood on her legs (shown in court on Wednesday) were taken.

Later on in the recording, Harris can be heard claiming that Lanez tried to bribe her again not long after the incident. After showing up at her hotel with Smith and another man, she said, Lanez apologized and asked Harris if she wanted to work for him, or for him to get her a lawyer. “[I didn’t know] if that was his way of trying to pay,” she added. She said that after telling Megan she had met with Lanez, the “WAP” rapper was critical, allegedly saying to Harris: “He’s just trying to play you.”

Harris’ interview with prosecutors in September was a far cry from her time on the stand. During her two days of court testimony, Harris acted evasive with prosecutors and defense attorneys and even recanted claims she made in September that Lanez had threatened to shoot her on July 12, stating that some of what she said wasn’t “accurate. There were some things I wasn’t truthful about to protect myself.” She did not go into greater detail about what she was protecting herself from, nor which parts of the interview were less than “100% truthful.”

During the September interview as well as her time in court, Harris stated that she has not seen Megan in person since the incident, noting that the last time they had contact was when Megan offered to pay for her housing in the aftermath of the incident. Harris also testified that Megan’s team cut off contact with her in the wake of the shooting. As she did in court, in the recording Harris could also be heard professing anger toward Megan, saying the rapper “never protected” her and even suggested that Harris took hush money from Lanez during an Instagram Live session. “I’m upset she didn’t clear my name,” she said.

On Tuesday, Megan testified that the fight that led up to the July 12 shooting derived in part from Lanez’s sexual relationships with both women as well as derogatory comments she made about the state of Lanez’s career. She claimed that after getting out of the car, “I started walking away and I hear Tory yell, ‘Dance, bi—!’” before being fired on by the singer. Though she initially denied to police officers that she’d been shot, in an Instagram post three days later (July 15, 2020) she confirmed that she’d been shot and had undergone surgery to remove the bullets. In an Instagram Live session on August 20, 2020, she named Lanez as her attacker.

Lanez currently faces three felony charges: assault with a semiautomatic firearm; carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle; and discharging a firearm with gross negligence, the latter of which was added to the list of charges ahead of the trial last week. If convicted on all three counts, he faces 22 years in prison.

The trial resumes Monday (Dec. 19).

UPDATE: This article was updated Dec. 16 at 9:00 p.m. EST to include additional details about Harris’ interaction with Megan after meeting with Lanez as well as her feelings about the way Megan treated her in the aftermath of the shooting.

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Christmas is nine days away! If you’re among the millions of last-minute shoppers who are planning to buy gifts this weekend, this is the perfect gift guide for you.

Below, find a list of 23 last-minute gifts for everyone on your list. From fashion to electronics, candy, self-care items and more, everything on our list can be delivered before Christmas with free shipping in most cases and curbside pickup options.

On a tighter budget? Check out our roundup of the 25 best gifts under $25.

Starting off with something sweet!The Sugarfina Holiday Bundle includes a candy bento box, dark chocolate peppermint and peppermint hot cocoa chocolate bars, chocolate covered cookie dough, reindeer oatmeal bites and more. Purchase Sugarfina’s Christmas and Hanukkah goodies online at Sugarfina.com, Amazon and Bloomingdale’s.

Buy: Logitech Combo Touch iPad $179.99

Need a tech gift? The Logitech Combo is a backlit keyboard case and trackpad. The device is designed for Apple AirPad 11-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch and iPad Air (4th and 5th generation). Click here to shop iPads.

Just how popular is Call of Duty Modern Warfare II? The game has raked in over $1 billion in two weeks, so if you’re shopping for a gamer, Modern Warfare II is a safe bet. Click here to shop PlayStation 5 consoles.

You’re probably already heard about the Google Pixel 7’s camera, but that’s not the only exceptional feature. Powered by the Google Tensor G2, this top-rated phone is equipped with Google’s Titan M2 security chip, a built-in VPN to help keep your personal data safe and the battery lasts up to 24 hours.

Give a cozy gift this holiday! The Koolaburra by UGG Candice Faux Fur Throw (made with polyester and faux fur) is available in chocolate, navy, wild dove and KB white.

Buy: Lovery Christmas Gift Basket $34.00

A mini spa at home! The Lovery Christmas Gift Basket includes shower gel, bubble bath, body lotion, bath salt, body scrub and bath oil scented in calming jasmine. A bath towel and loofah back scrubber are included in the set.

If you know someone who could use a towel set, these premium, plush towels can turn any bathroom into a “sanctuary.” Cozy Earth’s ultra-soft, fluffy towels are available in four colors including light grey, white, crème and charcoal. For a cheaper option, try the Brooklinen Super-Plush Towels ($75).

The Coach Ziva slipper showcases the signature jacquard print with a faux fur upper, lining and footbed, with a rubber outsole. Order this item within the next 48 hours to make sure that it will arrive by Christmas (save an additional 20% off at checkout).

This HP laptop is equipped with a 17-inch display screen, ample storage (16 GB memory, 512 GGB SSD Storage), a full keyboard, HD camera, dual speakers and it’s compact and lightweight.

Buy: Bulova Men’s Precisionist Watch $498.55

Bulova’s Precisionist is “bold and beautiful” according to one customer review. The high-precision, quartz watch refined in stainless steel with curved crystal, multiple-layer black carbon fiber, a blue, silver and black dial and yellow second hand, with luminous hour and minute hands and markers, a calendar and secure double-press fold-over clasp with safety lock. Click here for women’s watches.

Lightweight and warm enough for everyday wear, the Nike Men’s Sportswear Tech Fleece Taped Full-Zip Hoodie is made from a blend of cotton and polyester and designed with side pockets to fit your necessities. Click here for Nike Sporstwear Tech Fleece Joggers.

Looking for Nike Dunks? The retro low “Panda“ Dunks are one of the hottest sneakers around and won’t be back in stock at Nike until Jan. 19, 2023. If you need them before then and don’t mind paying resell prices, you can cop a pair of men’s Dunks at StockX via the link above. The women’s black-and-white Dunks start at $186 at StockX. Click here to shop Nike Dunks in different colors.

Hunter’s Original Tall Adjustable Rain Boot are similar to the Original Tall boot, with an expandable gusset in the back, making it perfect for a wider calf. The boot is available in several colors including festive green, navy, black, slate grey and white.

Give the gift of glam! The Soft Glam Deluxe Trio from Anastasia Beverly Hills includes the best-selling Soft Glam Eyeshadow Palette (featuring 14 high-pigmented shades), Lash Brag Volumizing Mascara, and Clear Brow Gel.

Buy: Electric Razor for Men, Kibiy Upgrade 5-in-1 Bald Head Shaver $45.99

This multifunctional, waterproof, bald head shaver is equipped with a six-blade shaving system a five attachments (rotary shaver, hair clipper, nose/ear hair trimmer, facial cleansing brush and face massage).

Buy: MANSCAPED The Weed Whacker Nose and Ear Hair Trimmer $34.95 + 10% off with instant coupon

Another grooming gift idea, the Manscaped nose and ear trimmer. The device features a 23-degree angle to match the contours of the nose and ear and you can save an extra 10% when you apply the instant coupon.

A pan for literally everything. Kilne’s Everything Pan can go from the stove to the oven. Saute, simmer and more with this stylish, non-stick pan made with eco-friendly coating. The Everything Pan is available in sage, peppercorn and meringue, and it’s incredibly easy to clean (the diameter measures 11-inches) but somewhat heavy, so you might need to use hands to cart it around.

The holidays are all about baking! This Kitchen Aid Mixer features two Turbo Beater accessories and  five speeds designed to mix up cookie dough, cake batter, mashed potatoes and more. KitchenAid’s 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer is available in seven different colors, and if you order right now, it’ll arrive before Christmas.

Buy: HENCKELS Dynamic Razor-Sharp 15-pc Knife Set $99.95

For skilled or novice cook’s, Henckels Dynamic Razor-Sharp 15-Piece Knife Set includes a paring knife, serrated utility knife, santoku knife, chef’s knife, bread knife, steak knives, kitchen shears, a professional honing steel and hardwood knife block.

Give the gift of a brighter smile. Snow Advanced Wireless Teeth Whitener has been voted one of the best whitening kits of 2022. Available in multiple colors including red, white, black and blue, the kit includes a wireless LED accelerating mouthpiece, whitening wands and extra strength whitening serum. Purchase the Snow Advanced Wireless Teeth Whitener kit at TrySnow.com as well as major retailers like Amazon, Neiman Marcus and Best Buy.

Give the gift of a panoramic sound for movies, music, video games and more with this Sonos Beam. The device comes with a remote but it also has voice control or Apple AirPlay2. The Beam is available at major retailers including Walmart, Sonos.com and Amazon.

Buy: Bose Companion 2 Series III Multimedia Speakers $149.00

From sound bars to traditional speakers. The Bose Companion II multimedia speakers deliver high quality audio performance, with clear sound, no matter the volume.

Buy: Phillips Bluetooth Stereo Sytem $139.99

Stream music wirelessly from a laptop, phone, tablet, and other devices with the Phillips Bluetooth Stereo System. Affordable and compact, this adorable sound system is equipped with an MP3 and CD player and dual amplifiers for sound enhancement. Click here for all-in-one stereo systems with turntables.