The country is looking into BTS' economic impact and overall national interest, among other factors 💰
South Korean officials are considering conducting a public survey to help them determine whether mega group BTS should receive an exemption from the country’s mandatory military service.as Jin, the oldest member of the septet, turns 30 in December. The country's, saying the defense minister ordered officials to assess if the survey is necessary rather than to launch it.
The ministry noted that officials were ordered to look into the logistics of the potential survey, such as its duration, its participants and the agency that would conduct it. They have reportedly decided that a third party should oversee the survey to maintain unbiased results. To help reach a decision, officials are also reportedly looking into the group’s economic impact and overall national interest, among other factors.K-pop boy group Omega X announce dates for US segment of ‘Connect: Don’t Give Up’ tour
Under South Korean law, men between the ages of 18 and 28 must serve at least 18 months in the military to fulfill their mandatory military service. People who have health issues, as well as notable artists such as athletes who have won medals in the Olympics, may receive an exemption. In 2020, a revision of the country’s Military Service act – also known as the “BTS Law” – was passed to let K-pop artistsconducted by Gallup Korea agreed that BTS and other top K-pop artists should be exempt from mandatory military service., adding that he is “pretty sure they will fulfill their obligation to society.”
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