BTS to serve mandatory military service, Jin will be 1st to join; read official statement

After a successful Busan concert by K-pop band, BTS, fans are jolted by shocking news. group's ncy Big Hit took to Weverse and anunced that band will be going ahe and fulfilling military service  decision was rolled out after lengthy discussions and debates that were going on for over a year. members have decided to fulfill ir service. ncy said that y will withdraw ir request to delay enlistment of Jin, who will turn 30, in December.

While fans were waiting for decision from Korean government, it seems that band members have agreed to serve mandatory military service. decision comes after phemenal response to concert and w this time seems like perfect one for BTS to move forward with ir duties towards country. In a statement, music company said Jin's process of enlistment will begin by October end. or six members will also be enlisted as and when y are asked for it.

BTS to serve mandatory military service

statement re, “BIGHIT MUSIC is proud to anunce today that members of BTS are currently moving forward with plans to fulfill ir military service. After phemenal concert to support Busan’s bid for World Expo 2030, and as each individual embarks on solo endeavors, it’s a perfect time and members of BTS are hored to serve.”

statement furr re, “Since creation of BTS over ten years ago, band has risen to international success, broken records, and catapulted K-Pop into global stratosphere. BIGHIT MUSIC has focused on milestone moment when it would be possible to respect needs of country and for se healthy young men to serve with ir countrymen, and that’s w. Group member Jin will initiate process as soon as his schedule for his solo release is concluded at end of October. He will n follow enlistment procedure of Korean government. Or members of group plan to carry out ir military service based on ir own individual plans. Both company and members of BTS are looking forward to reconvening as a group again around 2025 following ir service commitment.”

statement n reflected upon journey of global band who h released ir anthology album this year and n decided to pursue ir solo careers . “As part of HYBE family, we support and encour our artists and are beyond proud that y will each w have time to explore ir unique interests and do ir duty by being of service to country y call home. Yet To Come ( Most Beautiful Moment)” is more than a track from ir latest album, it is a promise, re’s much more yet to come in years ahe from BTS,” statement concluded. 

For unversed, South Korean law requires all able-bodied men to perform 18-21 months of military service. Exemptions regarding military service, like one that became a talking point in case of BTS, are considered controversial in country where inequality and privilege are debatable subjects.