ROK Defense Ministry Developing Possible Survey to Determine If BTS Should Conduct Mandatory Military Service
My opinion has always been that there has been plenty of Korean celebrities that have completed their mandatory military service. BTS should be expected to do the same thing:
South Korea may conduct a public survey to help determine whether to grant exemptions to mandatory military service to members of the K-pop boyband BTS, officials said Wednesday.
The issue of active military service for the band’s seven members has been a hot-button topic in South Korea because its oldest member, Jin, faces enlistment in December, when he turns 30.
Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup told lawmakers that he ordered officials to implement a survey quickly. He said his ministry will also look into various other factors such as BTS’s economic impact, the importance of military service and overall national interest.
After his comments created a stir, his ministry clarified in a statement that Lee ordered officials to examine whether such a survey is needed, rather than launch it immediately.
Associated Press
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A survey? Really? Hell, even Elvis served time in uniform. And his musical career managed to survive.
Those guys are going to be 40 years old before they end up serving, if at all.
There are no 35 year-olds in boy bands.
Give them a 5 year waiver as they have special skills that promote Korea.
Worry about it in 5 years.
“BTwhat?”
Survey my ass! Give them all 48 hours to report for induction!