Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, Oct 17: K-pop boy band BTS members will serve mandatory military service, starting with its oldest member Jin, their agency announced on Monday.
Fans and members have been waiting for the South Korean government’s verdict during the discussion, which has lasted for more than a year. The members have chosen to carry out their service, nevertheless. By the end of the month, Jin, who turns 30 in December, will revoke his request.
“BIGHIT MUSIC is proud to announce today that the members of BTS are currently moving forward with plans to fulfill their military service. 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,” the statement read.
Notably, as part of measures to protect against a nuclear-armed North Korea, all South Korean men between the ages of 18 and 28 who are physically capable must serve for between 18 and 21 months in the military. However, several groups including medalists from the Olympics and Asian Games and classical musicians and dancers who place first in competitions have received exemptions or have had their periods reduced. BTS’s exception had been demanded by some politicians.
