BTS May Be Allowed To Perform And Travel While Serving In The Military

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BTS may still be allowed to perform while carrying out their mandatory military service in South Korea. This week, the Defense Minister said that a number of options for alternative military service are being explored for the group. He stated, “I believe there will be a way for us to give them the opportunity to practice as well as allow them to leave the country and perform anytime if they have overseas concerts scheduled.”

As a result of South Korea’s decades-long war with North Korea, all able-bodied men must serve for a minimum of 18 months before their 28th birthday.

In 2020, exceptions were made for BTS members to delay their service until they were 30. If that stands, 29-year-old Jin will be expected to enlist later this year.

In May, the Tourism Minister called for BTS to be exempt from South Korea’s mandatory military service.

The two-time Grammy-nominated band is by far Korea’s biggest music act.

TL;DR:

  • BTS may still be allowed to perform while carrying out their mandatory military service in South Korea.
  • They could possibly be allowed to practice as well as allow them to leave the country for overseas concerts.

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