To avoid prison, BTS members will perform military service in South Korea

If they count among boy bands the most famous and profitable of the planet, they are also citizens of South Korea. BTS members will interrupt their careers perform military service.

Jin threatened to be imprisoned

” The members of BTS are carrying out their plans perform military service “. Dated Monday, this announcement by Bighit Music, the BTS agency, puts an end to several years of activity discussion national about a possible exemption from military service for RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook. ” As everyone is embarking on solo projects, now is the perfect time and so are the members of BTS honored to serve their agency said.

In a context of geopolitical tensions with North Korea, two years of military service it is mandatory in South Korea for able-bodied men under 30. Jin, 29, is particularly concerned about the problem e he risks jail if he doesn’t show up by December. ” Jin will begin the process as soon as (…) his solo album is completed at the end of October the agency said.

Exceptions for some stars

If the question of the boy band’s military service has remained unresolved so far, it is because certain people, like the elite athletes or even the classical musicians having obtained some prizes are included awesome. These exemptions do not apply to pop music artists.

BTS, however, was authorized by Seoul Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup to perform their military service internationally. The minister said: ” How many people appreciate it very much [les artistes servants] in the armyit could help to increase their popularity even more “. Recall that BTS has enriched the South Korean economy with several billion dollars. According to a South Korean study broadcast by Le Figarothe group would have reported an economic profit of 43 billion dollars in his country between 2014 and 2023.

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