The members BTS will serve their mandatory military duties under South Korean law, their management company said Monday, effectively ending a debate on whether they should be granted exemptions because of their artistic accomplishments.
The six other BTS members also plan to serve in the military and are “looking forward to reconvening as a group again around 2025 following their service commitment,” the company said in a statement.
In a letter to shareholders, Hybe CEO Park Jiwon downplayed financial concerns related to the BTS hiatus, saying it has a broad enough lineup of artists, including other popular K-pop groups such as Le Sserafim and NewJeans and Western performers Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande. After enlisting, Jin and other BTS members will receive five weeks of combat training before being assigned to specific units and duties, according to officials at the Military Manpower Administration, who stressed that the singers would go under the same process as other South Korean men.
Whether the BTS members must serve in the army had been a hotly debated issue in South Korea as Jin faced possible enlistment early next year. Jin turns 30 in December, the age at which men can no longer delay enlistment. Other members are currently between 25 and 29 years old, with Suga turning 30 in March.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Stampeders fall to Tiger-Cats in wild finish; home playoff game hopes take hitIt could be argued that the Calgary Stampeders dominated the Hamilton Tiger\u002DCats on Friday night.
Read more »
Analysis: Liz Truss is in big trouble after her biggest U-turn yetU.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss fired her finance minister and closest political ally just weeks into her premiership, sparking controversy.
Read more »
Watch Harry Styles ‘Shake It Off’ After Getting Hit With A Bottle At Chicago ConcertHarry Styles is nearing the end of his Love On Tour pitstop in Chicago, and it's apparent that even a bottle-throwing incident isn't going to dampen his mood or his view of the Windy City. The 'As It Was' singer was in the middle of his performance Friday night at the United Center chopping it up…
Read more »
OPP narrow search for vehicle involved in hit-and-run west of CornwallA pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on County Road 2, just west of Ingleside, at approximately 9 p.m. on Oct. 7
Read more »
Orléans hit-and-run injures Ottawa police officerPolice are continuing their investigation after an Ottawa officer was struck in a hit\u002Dand\u002Drun incident in the Orléans area Friday night.
Read more »