HYBE releases statement regarding BTS’ military enlistment
The agency’s recent statement ended the long debate over whether BTS will be exempted from their military duties.
According to BigHit, Jin will begin preparations next month.
After the phenomenal concert to support Busan […] and as each individual member embarks on solo projects, it’s the perfect time and the members are honored to serve, said the agency.
At first, the members applied to delay their military duties until the age of 30, but now Jin had cancelled that request.
This will prevent the band to get back together for a couple of years, but as BigHit said, the members are honored to fulfil their duties and besides, they will have time to explore their own interests while that happens.
The defence minister also suggested that BTS could perform while being enlisted, which is great.
I know that many people said that by doing this they are taking advantage of BTS, but I personally don’t think that’s the case.
They are just giving BTS this option in case they want to take it or not. It’s up to the members.