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Last Updated: November 22, 2023, 07:21 IST
BTS members RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook will also join their mandatory military enlistment soon. (Photos: Instagram)
All Korean men between the ages of 18 and 28 are supposed to serve in the country’s military for about 20 months. No exemption was made for the singers of the popular K-pop group BTS.
BTS members RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook have begun their military enlistment process. On Tuesday, BIGHIT Music issued a statement and revealed that the globally popular K-pop singers “are preparing” for their military duties and further details regarding the same will be shared soon.
“Hello. This is BIGHIT Music. We would like to inform our fans that RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook have initiated the military enlistment process. The artists are preparing to fulfill their military service duties. We will inform you of further updates in the due course,” the statement issued by BIGHIT Music read.
“We ask you for your continued love and support for RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook until they complete their military service and safely return. Our company will spare no effort in providing support for our artists. Thank you,” the statement added.
Earlier this year, BTS member Suga also began his military enlistment. “There will not be any official events taking place on the day he (Suga) starts his service or on the day he enters the training camp. We kindly ask fans to refrain from visiting SUGA at his workplace during the period of his service. Please convey your warm regards and encouragement in your hearts only,” BIGHIT Music said.
“Furthermore, please be mindful to avoid getting adversely affected by unauthorized tours or package products that illegally use the artist’s intellectual property. Our company will take appropriate measures against attempts at any commercial activity that make unauthorized use of artist IP. We ask for your continued love and support for SUGA until he completes his service and returns. Our company will also strive to provide all the support he needs during this time,” the agency added.
For the unversed, all Korean men between the ages of 18 and 28 are supposed to serve in the country’s military for about 20 months. No exemption was made for the singers of the popular K-pop group BTS. Last year, BTS members Jin and J-Hope also enlisted in the military. Their compulsory enlistment will end in 2025.
