South Korean defense ministry allows BTS to perform at 'national' events during Military service. More details inside
Good news for ARMY as BTS has finally got the green card from the Defense Ministry to perform during mandatory military services. Jin from the Korean pop band BTS, will be the first to join the army.
By ET Spotlight Special | Updated:
Agencies
Korean pop band BTS have finally got the clearance to perform at 'national level' events during their military service. However, the 'bad news for the globally popular band is that they still need to complete the mandatory military service.
As per media reports from South Korea, the Defense Ministry confirmed on Tuesday that BTS members RM, J-Hope, Jimin, Suga, Jin, V, and Jung Kook could participate in the national events for the public good. The ministry stated that it would provide the band an opportunity to perform in any event designated for the national interest. All members of the BTS band had recently confirmed that they would be completing their mandatory military obligations.
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Big Hit Music, the record label of BTS, said in its official statement that Jin, 29, will be the first to initiate the service. Jin will start the enlistment process soon after his solo number, The Astronaut releases on October 28. Subsequently, other members of the band will also initiate their mandatory service as per their personal plans.
What is mandatory military service in South Korea?
Every physically fit male citizen in South Korea is required to serve a minimum term of 18 months in the armed forces. The drafts begin when the men reach 18 years of age, which they may postpone until they reach 28. However, the South Korean National Assembly granted special permission to the BTS members to postpone their draft till the age of 30.
FAQs
• Which BTS member will be starting the mandatory service first? Jin, 28, will be the first BTS member to start the enlistment procedure.
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• When is Jin’s new solo coming out? Jin’s new solo, The Astronaut, is releasing on October 28.
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