Whether global stars BTS will finally have to complete their mandatory military service is a question that has been running through the minds of their fans for the past few years. It seems that even the South Korean government is yet to come up with a solution. While fans would hate to see the band or some of its members go on hiatus, BTS is also South Korea’s cultural ambassador and a significant contributor to the country’s economy.
South Korea’s National Assembly is reportedly divided over exempting K-pop bands from compulsory military service. Lawmakers discussed a bill Thursday that would allow prominent pop figures like BTS to substitute their mandatory military service for other public service, but failed to draw a conclusion. A new report by the Yonhap News Agency, which cited remarks from Korea’s Defense Ministry spokesman Boo Seung-chan, said the military was considering “situational variables” on the so-called BTS law.
The BTS Law Bill, if passed, would allow septet to continue their work as K-pop idols for 34 months under an alternative program, mandated military performance by South Korean men in their place. Must undergo regular 18 to 22 months of service. According to the Korea Herald.
“With regard to the Amendment Bill, the Defense Ministry cannot help but consider situational variables. The situation we are facing at present is the situation arising due to the declining population. Secondly, there is also a need for social consent. In other words, it’s about a fair military service,” Bu said during a press briefing via Yonhap news agency.
Yonhap and The Korea Herald reported in their report that a subcommittee of the National Assembly’s Defense Committee had “failed to make any progress” during today’s discussion. The latter outlet described the debate on the pros and cons of the law as “intense”. ,
All able-bodied South Korean men between the ages of 18 and 28 must perform mandatory military service for about two years in a country that faces North Korea across a heavily fortified border. Military service exemptions were given only to international award-winning athletes and classical musicians for their role in enhancing the prestige of the country abroad.
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