K-pop star G-Dragon -- whose real name is Kwon Ji Yong and a member of Big Bang -- has discharged from military service after spending slightly less than two years serving his country.

He enlisted on Feb. 27, 2018 and served in the 3rd Infantry Division at Cheorwon, Gangwon Province.

To many Big Bang fans, also known as the VIPs, as well as fans of G-Dragon, the past one year and eight months probably felt like forever.

And obviously, no one can stop anxious fans from welcoming him at the site, despite the company's attempt to discourage fans from doing so due to concerns over the African swine fever virus.

Over 3000 fans welcomed G-Dragon on site

Over 3000 fans were reported to have witnessed the 31-year-old discharging from the facility at Yongin, Gyeonggi Province.

Fans also greeted him warmly by holding placards saying, "One Of A Kind GD Ji Yong".

One Of A Kind is the name of G-Dragon's first single and world tour, which supposedly describes his style of music and personality.

The number of fans who waited for him to discharge from service was also quite one of a kind:

Here's another photo by Big Bang's bodyguard Choi Jae Ho:

More pics from GDRAGON's military discharge event👇#ONE_OF_A_KIND_GD #TheReturnOfKingGD pic.twitter.com/Fg49iEnYEq

— 빅뱅🌼BIGBANG comeback when? (@gdsetter) October 26, 2019

Quite an unprecedented sight.

According to Soompi, G-Dragon thanked the fans for waiting and promised to work hard on his music in the future:

“I’ve returned after completing my military service. Thank you for waiting for me and for coming to see me today. I will be returning to my original occupation, and I will work hard.”

He was also caught looking teary-eyed to see so many fans show up to welcome him:

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Kwon Jiyong

KJY: "Thank you💕"

CSH: "Congratulations on your discharge!
Free G !!!!!!!!
Congrats 🎉"

KJY: "Thank you for taking responsibility of my time throughout my military life, hyung❤"#권지용_바람처럼_자유롭게 #ONE_OF_A_KIND_GD pic.twitter.com/TXYB8N3GqN

— 알렉사💫 (@ALEXAsaki) October 26, 2019

Following the greeting session, G-Dragon went home to meet his family as seen by photos circulating online:

Trending worldwide

G-Dragon's military discharge sent waves worldwide, topping what's trending on various social media platforms including Twitter and Weibo.

https://twitter.com/BB_Kings_Legend

https://twitter.com/06251822_/status/1187935162803245056

It’s either “I missed you, bro.” or “Who TF is this human?” 😝 #ONE_OF_A_KIND_GD#권지용_바람처럼_자유롭게 pic.twitter.com/3x3hkERAJq

— Cia (@therapbasquiat) October 26, 2019

Wew.

Top photo collage from xsportnews and @kwonjiyongbabe