After a long debate for exemption, it is official that the K-pop band, BTS members will serve their military duty. The army was vying for exemption from the service for the group, which is possible, but BigHit Music released an official statement that they will serve their military time starting with Jin.
In South Korea, it is mandatory for males in the country under the age of 30 to serve in the military. All the males who are physically sound must serve their duty for 18-21 months. The reason is that there must be enough manpower in the country from the sudden attack of the neighboring country North Korea. Now, will the military service lead to its disbandment?
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BTS Will Soon Embark On The Journey To Serve Their Country
The K-pop sensation had fans shocked when they announced their military service news on October 17th, 2022. Bighit Music, the label that represents them announced the big news announcing that Jin will be the first to start his service. The statement said, “The members of BTS are currently moving forward with plans to fulfill their military service. Group member Jin will initiate the process as soon as his schedule for his solo release is concluded at the end of October.”
The statement continued about at the plans of other members. “He will then follow the enlistment procedure of the Korean government. Other members of the group plan to carry out their military service based on their own individual plans.”
Bighit Music said they will be disbanded in 2025. The statement continued,“As part of the HYBE family, we support and encourage our artists and are beyond proud that they will each now have time to explore their unique interests and do their duty by being of service to the country they call home.”
The boys performed a concert in Busan for the World Expo 2030 bid. The label continued, “After the phenomenal concert to support Busan’s bid for the World Expo 2030, and as each individual embarks on solo endeavors, it’s the perfect time and the members of BTS are honored to serve.”
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The Army On Twitter Assures They Will Await Their Arrival
The BTS fans lovingly called BTS Army wanted the South Korean government to make an exemption for the boys. The government has earlier exempted certain sports and performance arts personalities. However, the BTS decided to serve mandatory military duty. The army will await BTS’ arrival in the year 2025.
So BTS enlisting for military service first one is Jin and then other members will follows according to their schedule, and BTS will be back as a group in 2025
In BTS WE TRUST WE WILL WAIT FOR YOU BTS BANGTAN IN 2025
I'M NOT GOING ANYWHWRE 😭😭
I'M SO PROUD OF MY BOYS pic.twitter.com/jmdoDjsODU— BTS Galaxy ⁷ (@Jiyaa98) October 17, 2022
WE WILL WAIT FOR YOU!!!!!!!!
— Sri⁷ (@BTShObic) October 17, 2022
Will they really come back?I can not bare this pain anymore
— lia (@Lia89001518Lia) October 17, 2022
And now, 'MOMENT IS YET TO COME' hits different 🥺
— Potassium Cyanide (@PotassiumCyanie) October 17, 2022
I've been stanning them for 8yrs.. So 3yrs it's nothing to me.. I will wait for you boys!! @BTS_twt
— MEL⁷🧸🐇≮🧈 (@T_A_E_K_O_0_K) October 17, 2022
Okay of course I'll wait for them , but I'm crying because they are a family to me !! They made me smile ! Didn't the ministry free them from military services…I'm sorry ARMY , but I'm so sad ! (I think it's normal to feel this way ! I trust you Bangtan)
— Tutti Fruity (@FatimaAlzaidi3) October 17, 2022
