The members of K-pop band BTS will serve their mandatory military duties under South Korean law, their management company said Monday, effectively ending a debate on exempting them because of their artistic accomplishments.
Big Hit Music said the band’s oldest member, Jin, will revoke his request to delay his conscription at the end of the month and undertake the required conscription steps. The six other members also plan to serve in the military, according to the company’s notice to financial regulators, which it described as management-related information that could possibly affect investment decisions.
Big Hit issued another statement on Twitter, saying the company and BTS members are “looking forward to reconvening as a group again around 2025 following their service commitment.”
[공지] 방탄소년단 병역 이행 및 향후 활동 계획 안내 (+Eng/Jpn/Chn) pic.twitter.com/jntF90agO4
— Bighit Music (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) October 17, 2022
No further information on the timing of their service was given.
Big Hit Music said the band’s oldest member, Jin, will revoke his request to delay his conscription at the end of the month and undertake the required conscription steps. The six other members also plan to serve in the military, according to the company’s notice to financial regulators, which it described as management-related information that could possibly affect investment decisions.
Big Hit issued another statement on Twitter, saying the company and BTS members are “looking forward to reconvening as a group again around 2025 following their service commitment.”
[공지] 방탄소년단 병역 이행 및 향후 활동 계획 안내 (+Eng/Jpn/Chn) pic.twitter.com/jntF90agO4
— Bighit Music (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) October 17, 2022
No further information on the timing of their service was given.
- 10/17/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
South Korea’s military appears to want to conscript members of the K-pop supergroup BTS for mandatory military duties, as the public remains sharply divided over whether they should be given exemptions.
Lee Ki Sik, commissioner of the Military Manpower Administration, told lawmakers on Friday that it’s “desirable” for BTS members to fulfill their military duties to ensure fairness in the country’s military service.
Earlier this week, Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup made almost identical comments about BTS at a parliamentary committee meeting, and Culture Minister Park Bo Gyoon said his ministry would soon finalize its position on the issue.
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Whether the band’s seven members must serve in the army is one of the hottest issues in South Korea because its oldest member, Jin, faces possible enlistment early next year after turning 30 in December.
Lee Ki Sik, commissioner of the Military Manpower Administration, told lawmakers on Friday that it’s “desirable” for BTS members to fulfill their military duties to ensure fairness in the country’s military service.
Earlier this week, Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup made almost identical comments about BTS at a parliamentary committee meeting, and Culture Minister Park Bo Gyoon said his ministry would soon finalize its position on the issue.
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Whether the band’s seven members must serve in the army is one of the hottest issues in South Korea because its oldest member, Jin, faces possible enlistment early next year after turning 30 in December.
- 10/8/2022
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
After being granted an extension as an exception to South Korea’s law that requires able-bodied men in the country must serve in the country’s military by the age of 28, BTS member Jin will likely have to start his required military service soon as he is turning 30 this December.
Jin is the oldest member of the group, but other members Suga and J-Hope are 29 and 28 respectively, so this deadline is approaching for everyone soon. It would be an uphill battle for lawmakers to vote on the several amendments needed to grant them more exceptions.
One military official, Lee Ki Sik, commissioner of the Military Manpower Administration, recently said it would be “desirable” for BTS members to participate in the military service.
The members may have some leeway while performing their 18-21 months of service. Lee Jong-sup, South Korea’s defense minister, has said they could be open to letting...
Jin is the oldest member of the group, but other members Suga and J-Hope are 29 and 28 respectively, so this deadline is approaching for everyone soon. It would be an uphill battle for lawmakers to vote on the several amendments needed to grant them more exceptions.
One military official, Lee Ki Sik, commissioner of the Military Manpower Administration, recently said it would be “desirable” for BTS members to participate in the military service.
The members may have some leeway while performing their 18-21 months of service. Lee Jong-sup, South Korea’s defense minister, has said they could be open to letting...
- 10/8/2022
- by Jacob Linden
- Uinterview
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