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.