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member of BTSthe K-pop supergroup plans to undertake military service, with the band’s record label confirming Monday, with eldest member Jin aiming to begin the process at the end of the month.
Military service is compulsory in South Korea, and almost all able-bodied people are required to serve in the military for 18 months by the age of 28.
korean parliament Pass bill in 2020 Pop stars, or people who are “excellent in popular culture and the arts”, are allowed to defer service until the age of 30.
Jin turned 30 this year and announced in June that he would be taking a break from group music activities and going solo, so the members are currently planning activities.
According to BIGHIT Music, BTS will reunite as a group around 2025.
The record label is considering the timing of the band’s military service, stating that “out of respect for the needs of the country and for these healthy young people”, the time is “now”.
“Group member Jin will start the process as soon as the solo release schedule is completed at the end of October. After that, he will follow the Korean government’s enlistment procedure.” We plan to carry it out,” he added.
The defense minister said in August that BTS could operate abroad during their military service, according to Reuters.