There have been an array of speculations on whether the BTS boys will join the military service or not. However, even though they have asked their exemption from the list, decisions are yet to be made. And now with Jin turning 30 this year, the discussion has again got on boards.
Min Hongcheol, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, asked about BTS’ military service at 4th plenary session, saying, “The issue of BTS’s military service is not being decided through an opinion poll,” adding, “Can the decision for whether or not the group will serve in the military really be made through a poll?”
To this, Lee Jong Seop, Minister of National Defense, said, “To reiterate the position of the ministry of the National Defense, there is no change in the existing position that it is difficult to expand the alternative service system in terms of the fairness of the military service obligations on the BTS military service issue. I think that the most important duty of military service among the four obligations under the Constitution should be implemented in accordance with laws and principles. I hope that the Minister’s stern will be upheld.”
It seems the decisions are yet to be taken on whether the BTS boys would really be exempted to the same.
However, talking about it Jin said, “I have talked a lot with the company about military service. I talked about how I would entrust it to the company as much as possible. I believe what the company has to say is as good as my say,”
On the work front, the band is currently focussing on their upcoming projects. However, earlier the group has declared their indefinite Hiatus.