”BTS” will soon reunite, and their influence is enormous = JUNG KOOK, who discharged, apologizes for unexpected affair

Expectations are high for the Korean music group "BTS" to resume activities as a group. BTS has been on hiatus for about three years due to the military service of each member.
However, all of them are scheduled to complete their military service within this month. Korean media has reported that "the countdown is over for the return of all members of BTS as a complete group" (Hankyoreh), and
As attention was growing on the group, JUNG KOOK, a member who had just discharged, found himself caught up in an unexpected commotion as soon as he resumed his entertainment activities.
The hat that KOOK wore during the concert rehearsal had the words "MAKE TOKYO GREAT AGAIN" written on it, which is considered to be a political ideology.
Some people have criticized the move, saying it reminds them of the past and a return to militarism in Japan. Since BTS enjoys worldwide popularity, if they were to resume activities, every single thing about them, from the members' behavior to their clothing, would be carefully considered.
The fact that the members have a strong influence on the Korean audience shows how influential they are. In Korea, all men between the ages of 18 and 28 are required to serve in the military for 18 to 21 months.
Due to the revision of the Military Service Act in 2020, the deadline for enlistment for those who have made outstanding contributions in the "pop culture and arts field" was raised by two years from 28 years old, allowing them to postpone it to 30 years old. Before the revision of the law, the oldest member of "BTS"
With JIN's military enlistment deadline approaching, the desire of his passionate fans to delay his hiatus has moved national politics.
Due to legal changes, JIN's enlistment was postponed, but the debate over the enlistment of "BTS" members continues.
The public gradually began to call for the application of military service exemptions to "BTS" members, rather than an extension of their enlistment period. Military service exemptions are for those who have special skills in the arts and sports fields and who have a strong sense of culture and sports.
The ministry allows those recommended by it to serve as arts and sports personnel instead of military service. It is a de facto exemption from military service. However, pop culture artists such as "BTS" are not eligible.
As "BTS" has been active worldwide, some people have said, "It's strange that entertainers are not eligible for military service exemptions even though they contribute to the promotion of national prestige."
In response to growing public opinion, the South Korean National Assembly held repeated discussions on a bill to amend the Military Service Act to include special exemptions for military service, but there were also voices of caution about expanding the scope of the exemptions, and no conclusion was reached very slowly.
As fans, as well as domestic and international media, continued to pay attention to how the situation would ultimately turn out, the management office announced in October 2022 that JIN had applied for the postponement of his military enlistment to be lifted and that he would be completing his military service.
The agency stated that it would follow the enlistment procedures. JIN enlisted in the South Korean Army in December of the same year. Other members will enlist in succession. By December of the following year, 2023,
All seven members enlisted in the military. At the time, leader RM, who had enlisted in the army, called on fans to "look forward to Chapter 2."
Last year, JIN and J-HOPE completed their military service, and on the 10th of this month, RM and V, and on the 11th, JIMIN and JUNG
KOOK discharged. SUGA, who is working for a public institution as a "social service worker" in lieu of military service, is scheduled to finish his service on the 21st, and all the members will return to their fans.
After the discharge, leader RM expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "I want to do a concert first. I want to make an album soon so that I can return to the stage."
With the globally popular group's "complete" comeback on the horizon, fans' expectations are rising.
JUNG KOOK has been caught up in an unexpected political controversy. JUNG KOOK appeared as a surprise guest at J-HOPE's concert in Korea on the 13th of this month.
However, during the rehearsal prior to the performance, the hat worn by JUNG KOOK caused controversy.
The poster read, "MAKE TOKYO GREAT AGAIN," which drew criticism from some. The phrase is a reference to conservative nationalism and "America First" sentiment used by U.S. President Donald Trump.
This reminds us of the catchphrase "MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN," which symbolizes the "Make America Great Again" principle.
When it was reported that a far-right politician had used the phrase in the book, some criticized it, saying it "evokes political ideology."
On the 14th, KOOK apologized through a fan platform, stating, "The historical and political meaning of the words
"I ended up wearing it without fully checking the condition. I take very seriously the fact that some people have been disappointed or hurt because of my immaturity."
BTS will soon be reuniting and taking to the stage as a complete group. The world will once again be paying attention to them, but what will their influence be?
Due to the height of the project, the members will likely have to be careful in many ways.