Did South Korea change law for BTS?

Did South Korea change law for BTS?

NEW YORK: In a major move, the South Korean parliament has passed a bill allowing music sensation BTS and other musicians to postpone their mandatory military service until the age of 30.

What does the BTS law mean?

Under the revised law, K-pop entertainers who have received government medals for helping spread or elevate the country’s ​cultural influence around the world can apply for deferment of their military service. All seven members of BTS meet that requirement. They were awarded the medal in 2018.

Who qualifies for BTS law?

Passed in December 2020, the so-called “BTS law” would allow K-pop entertainers who have received government medals for their achievements to defer their compulsory military enlistment to when they turn 30, rather than the standard 28 for other K-pop idols, and all other Korean males.

Will Jin return to BTS After military service?

Jin is already safe till the end of 2021 because of enrolment in an online graduate program, which legally allows a one-year delay. However, without another postponement granted by the government, he will have to join in 2022. Suga is BTS’s second oldest (born in 1993), followed by J-Hope and RM (both 1994).

Will BTS join the military?

BTS, the band group that has already attained 18 Guinness World records, must go to the army. They may enlist in the military together next year i.e. 2022. Big Hit Music has broken its silence on this matter and confirmed their enlistment.

Is BTS in the military?

BTS military service will go forward because of how the South Korean military works. All South Korean able-bodied men are compelled to serve in the military, regardless of their career choice. The mandatory military service came into effect after the Korean War armistice in 1953.

What is mandatory military service?

Mandatory military service for most countries is for enhanced security. Countries which face enormous security threats require a large army. As such they prefer training many men and women and make them part of the reserve forces for activation whenever there is a need for more people in the military service.