K-Pop

“BTS’ full-group performance is possible even if Jin enlists,” The Ministry of National Defense’s special benefits for BTS

BTS has conveyed their intention to serve in the military numerous times, saying, “We will go when the time comes.”

Starting with the oldest member Jin (31) this year, the members are expected to enlist in the military one after another.

On Oct 17th, BTS’s agency announced, “Jin will apply for the cancellation of his enlistment postponement at the end of this month and follow the enlistment process of the Military Manpower Administration. Other BTS members will also perform their military service sequentially according to their plans.”

bts jin thumbnail

On the other hand, the discussion regarding BTS’s military service benefits has been a very hot issue in the political and popular cultural circles.

As a result, the Ministry of National Defense also announced its position on the announcement of BTS’s military service.

On Oct 18th, Moon Hong-sik, spokesman of the Ministry of National Defense of South Korea, received related inquiries at the regular briefing and delivered the Ministry’s official position.

Moon Hong-sik drew attention by saying that members of the BTS could participate in “public interest or national-level events” even while serving in the military.

BTS

He said, “If there is any national event for the public interest or any event in the national interest, we will provide an opportunity for BTS to participate if they want,” adding, “I know that such an opportunity is still and has been provided to some soldiers in the military, and I didn’t say that with any specific events in mind.”

This means that even if Jin enlists, he can still perform with his team if there is any BTS concert held for public interest purposes.

Hearing this, fans of BTS cheered, saying, “I think I can feel less of a hiatus.”

bts

Minister of National Defense Lee Jong-sup also said earlier that BTS will be able to perform overseas while serving in the military if it is at a “national interest level.”

Source: Insight

Back to top button