All members of ”BTS” will serve in the military = Members who played a big role in getting into the military

JIMIN and JUNG, members of the globally popular Korean male music group "BTS"
Two KOOK members enlisted in the South Korean Army on the 12th of this month. Now all 7 members are soldiers
I got the role. The management office aims to resume all activities around 2025. Regarding the enlistment of "BTS" members, exemptions were granted due to their significant contribution to the Korean economy and social contribution.
This has been discussed in the South Korean National Assembly, including the Amid these discussions, the South Korean National Assembly amended the Military Service Act in 2020. Those who have made meritorious contributions in the field of popular culture and art can now postpone their enlistment until the age of 30. workman
BTS has tremendous influence in the entertainment world, but the debate over the enlistment of members has also provided an opportunity for South Koreans to reconsider the state of their military service system.
In South Korea, men over the age of 18 are required to serve in the military for 18 to 21 months. Due to the revision of the Military Service Act in 2020, the “Popular Culture and Arts”
The deadline for enlistment for those with meritorious service has been raised by two years from 28, and can now be postponed until age 30. Before the law was revised, the eldest member of BTS, JIN, was nearing his enlistment deadline and was unable to continue his activities.
The desire of ardent fans to delay the hiatus as much as possible has moved national politics. JIN's enlistment was postponed due to legal revisions, but there are still plans for BTS members to enlist.
The discussion continued. The public's calls for special military service to be applied to BTS members rather than an extension of their enlistment period have gradually increased. Special military service is granted to those with special skills in the arts and sports fields.
, which allows people recommended by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (the ministry corresponds to a ministry) to serve as art and sports personnel in lieu of military service. This is a de facto exemption from military service. Target: ▼Olympic 3rd place or higher winners▼Horse horse mackerel
1st place winner in an international art competition, 2nd place or higher in an international art competition, and 1st place winner in a domestic art competition. However, popular culture artists like BTS are not included.
. As BTS has been active around the world, some citizens have voiced their concerns, saying, ``It's strange that celebrities are not eligible for special military service even though they are contributing to the advancement of the country.''
In response to growing public opinion, the South Korean National Assembly repeatedly debated a bill to revise the military service law that would include special exemptions for military service, but there was no consensus on expanding the scope of exemptions.
There were some cautious opinions, and it was too late to reach a conclusion. There was a deep-rooted argument for caution regarding the special exceptions, because if the scope of eligibility was expanded unnecessarily, military service itself would become untenable, and from the perspective of fairness, the general public would be concerned about the exemption.
This was because there were concerns that dissatisfaction would arise and the smooth promotion of military service would be hindered. Not only fans but also domestic and international media continued to pay attention to what the final outcome would be.
Last October, the management office announced that Jin had applied for a cancellation of his postponement of military enlistment and would follow the military manpower administration's enlistment procedures. After that, the management office announced that Mr. JIN would join the military in December last year.
The unit was officially announced, and Jin enlisted in the Korean Army on the 13th of the same month. After that, other members also joined the military one by one. On the 12th of this month, JIMIN and JUNG
KOOK entered the Army Recruit Training Corps. All seven members have now entered military service.
Korean media OSEN reported, ``The ``enlistment relay,'' which lasted for a year, has come to an end.'' the
The paper said, ``BTS's enlistment scene was different from other idol stars,'' and pointed out that all members were together when each member enlisted. JIN is the best among the members.
When he enlisted for the first time, all six other members went to the enlistment site together to see him off. The members then enlisted one after another, but the members who started their military service first took time off and saw off their comrades.
. The newspaper said, ``The members were always together.As they spent a long time working together like a family, it was a scene that made you feel the love and relationship they have for these special people.'' Ma
The newspaper also pointed out that the behavior of fans was different from when other idol stars joined the military. ``The ARMYs (BTS fans) have listened carefully to BTS's request,'' he said, rushing to the enlistment site.
It is said that many fans did not visit the venue, listening to the wishes of BTS members who asked them to refrain from doing so. The article points out, ``The members upheld their duty, and the fans maintained order.''
did. BTS aims to resume activities in 2025, when all members complete their military service. Leader RM, who joined the army on the 11th of this month, asked, ``Please look forward to the real second chapter.''
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