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The decision comes after the country's military had signaled that it wanted to conscript members of the K-pop supergroup for mandatory service.

The group's seven members will all fulfill their requirement to serve and not seek any further delays or special exemptions, BigHit Music said in a statement. But the law allows for special exemptions to be made for some, including athletes, musicians and others who enhance the country's prestige. Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup made similar comments during a parliamentary committee meeting. Jin, 29, had faced possible enlistment starting early next year after he turns 30 in December, with BTS' members already granted a two-year extension. The agency said it had been waiting for the "milestone moment when it would be possible to respect the needs of the country and for these healthy young men to serve with their countrymen, and that's now." [BTS](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/bts-performs-emotional-concert-busan-korea-uncertainty-hovers-groups-f-rcna52107) will perform their [mandatory military service](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/k-pop-bts-members-face-possible-military-conscription-south-korea-rcna51183) in South Korea, the [group's representatives said Monday](https://twitter.com/BIGHIT_MUSIC/status/1581905317545533440), confirming a move that was long dreaded by their army of fans.

The world's biggest boy band BTS will be abandoning their fandom "army" to join the South Korean military for national service, their agents say.

Jin - who had originally applied for his service start date to be delayed - had cancelled that request, their agency said. They've also been praised for their advocacy on young people's mental health. He will begin preparations next month, the band's management revealed on Monday.

SEOUL, South Korea -- The members of K-pop band BTS will serve their mandatory military duties under South Korean law, their management company said Monday, ...

Since South Korea’s draft interrupts young males in their professional careers or studies, the dodging of military duties or creation of exemptions is a highly sensitive issue. The six other BTS members also plan to serve in the military and are “looking forward to reconvening as a group again around 2025 following their service commitment,” the company said in a statement. Whether the BTS members must serve in the army had been a hotly debated issue in South Korea as Jin faced possible enlistment early next year.

The Korean pop band BTS will complete mandatory military service under South Korean law, meaning they will reconvene as a group around 2025.

So we're revisiting our episode from earlier this year that showcases some discoveries in the BTS catalog. This break presses pause on a career that includes mega hits like "Dynamite" and "Butter." Our favorite BTS deep cuts

The announcement by K-pop mega band BTS that members would serve mandatory military service in South Korea has removed a cloud of that has hung over their ...

The Korea Culture and Tourism Institute estimated that BTS' 2020 No. A South Korean pop culture phenomenon and success story, BTS have become a worldwide sensation since their 2013 debut. "Sales from BTS will not disappear. In 2020, BTS accounted for 730 billion won in sales out of the company's 796 billion won revenue, she noted. As the biggest grossing K-pop act, some 880 billion won ($615.11 million) in sales were generated by BTS in 2021 alone, about 70% of HYBE's 1.3 trillion won revenue, said Hazell Lee, analyst at NH Investment & Securities. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The members of K-pop band BTS will serve their mandatory military duties under South Korean law, their management company said ...

The band has performed in sold-out arenas around the world and was even invited to speak at United Nations meetings. Whether the BTS members must serve in the army had been a hotly debated issue in South Korea as Jin faced possible enlistment early next year. “We have always been aware of the eventuality of mandatory military service, and we have long been making preparations to be ready for this moment,” Park wrote.

Get ready to endure a hiatus from now until 2025 from your favorite K-pop group as they comply with South Korea military conscription rules.

Being out of the spotlight for more than two years is a significant risk in today’s fast-paced music industry. [military conscription rules](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/17/world/asia/bts-military-south-korea-enlist.html) state that men must enlist before turning 30 and [serve for 18 or more months](https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20180503000809). There has been some [controversy](https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/13/world/asia/sports-stars-south-korea-draft-exemptions.html) in Korea around some top athletes, such as South Korean MLB players and Olympic competitors, receiving exemptions for service. I think I’ll be so happy in the future… I believe what we’ve done so far is just a taste.” ( [Fortune](https://fortune.com/2022/10/17/how-much-money-will-south-korea-lose-from-bts-military-service/), citing the Hyundai Research Institute, wrote that by 2018, BTS brought more than $3 billion to the South Korean economy, and that in 2017 more than 7 percent of all tourists were inspired to visit the country because of BTS.) Refusing to serve can have a significant impact on the viability of a Korean entertainer’s career.

Members of BTS say they will perform their mandatory military service. The move follows a debate in South Korea about whether pop stars should be allowed to ...

BTS's management says the band plans to reunite in 2025 after completing their military duty. But all able-bodied Korean men over 18 have to serve in the military, and all seven members of BTS have always insisted they would when the time comes. The members of the world's biggest K-pop band, BTS, say they will perform their required service in South Korea's military.

Between 2014 and 2023, analysts projected BTS would have contributed $29.1 trillion to the South Korean economy.

[first K-pop group to reach No. Collectively, BTS had a net worth of $50 million by 2020, [according to Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/profile/bts/?sh=3f96710a3966). [analysts projected](https://qz.com/the-future-of-k-pop-superstars-bts-takes-center-stage-i-1849643275#:~:text=By%20the%20digits,2014%2D2023) BTS would have contributed $29.1 trillion to the South Korean economy. [In 2018](http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20181218000811), [Hyundai](https://fortune.com/company/hyundai-mobis) Research Institute said BTS was contributing more than $3.6 billion to the South Korean economy every year—equivalent to the contribution of 26 midsize companies. [set to serve in the South Korean military](https://fortune.com/2022/10/17/k-pop-stars-bts-serve-south-korea-military-reconvene-025/), meaning no new tours or music for several years.

Shares of HYBE, the parent company of BTS's management team BIGHIT MUSIC, rose 1.3% when the market opened on Tuesday (October 18)…

“In the longer term, HYBE is perfecting its multi-label structure that can continue to create music and establish artists that can resonate with our fans. [announced](https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/hybe-share-price-plummets-as-bts-announce-break-but-could-bands-hiatus-actually-be-good-news-for-the-korean-company/) that BTS would take some time off to pursue solo projects. BTS made their debut in June 2013. “In the longer term, HYBE is perfecting its multi-label structure that can continue to create music and establish artists that can resonate with our fans.” “HYBE is confident in the structure that’s been put in place over the past 10 years with BTS and each individual member that this is the time to honor their duty to their country,” Park said. “HYBE is confident in the structure that’s been put in place over the past 10 years with BTS and each individual member that this is the time to honor their duty to their country.”

Hybe sent out a letter to shareholders to address uncertainty related to BTS members' enlistment. In the short term, the individual…

In 2023, Hybe will debut 4 or more teams, including in Japan and US. According to Korean sources, BTS renewed their contracts in 2018 which will last until 2024. Hybe sent out a letter to shareholders to address uncertainty related to BTS members' enlistment.

Members of BTS say they will perform their mandatory military service. The move follows a debate in South Korea about whether pop stars should be allowed to ...

BTS's management says the band plans to reunite in 2025 after completing their military duty. But all able-bodied Korean men over 18 have to serve in the military, and all seven members of BTS have always insisted they would when the time comes. The members of the world's biggest K-pop band, BTS, say they will perform their required service in South Korea's military.

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The members of K-pop band BTS will serve their mandatory military duties under South Korean law, their management company said ...

Whether the BTS members must serve in the army had been a hotly debated issue in South Korea as Jin faced possible enlistment early next year. "In the short term, individual activities for several of the members are planned into the first half of 2023, and we have secured content in advance, which will enable BTS to continue their engagement with fans for the foreseeable future." Big Hit Music said the band's oldest member, Jin, will revoke his request to delay his conscription at the end of the month and undertake the required steps.

Jin of BTS has announced a new single, "The Astronaut," and has shared a promotional schedule leading up to release.

In the meantime, members of the group have been jumping on plenty of collaborations throughout their exploratory “ [chapter two](https://consequence.net/2022/06/bts-new-chapter-update/),” including Jungkook appearing on Charlie Puth’s “Left and Right,” RM offering a verse on Balming Tiger’s “Sexy Nukim,” and the vocal line appearing on Benny Blanco’s “Bad Decisions” with Snoop Dogg. [Jin](https://consequence.net/artist/jin/) of [BTS](https://consequence.net/artist/bts/) has announced a new solo single, “The Astronaut,” along with a promotional schedule detailing the timeline leading up to release. [Weverse](https://weverse.io/bts/notice/9372), the proprietary communication platform of BTS’s management company HYBE, the song “expresses Jin’s fondness for his fans, ARMY” and “is meant to be a gift for the fans.”

Jin of BTS Releases Hazy Teaser for Upcoming Solo Single “The Astronaut”: The song and music video arrives at the end of this month.

The first teaser for the upcoming song shows an astronaut floating through space, passing moon rocks and even a drifting dog. The artist will be dropping a new track, entitled “The Astronaut,” at the end of this month. Jin will tease “The Astronaut” music video on October 26 before ultimately putting out the official full-length video and single on October 28.

On October 28, BTS' Jin will release his first solo single “The Astronaut” before he enlists in the military for his mandatory service.

“Meant to be a gift for fans,” according to the press release, the track has a [full rollout scheduled](https://twitter.com/BIGHIT_MUSIC/status/1582387291858739200). The song was reportedly [given to him by recent collaborator Coldplay](https://v.daum.net/v/20221018084602242). [Looming enlistment](https://www.vulture.com/2022/10/bts-mandatory-military-service-hiatus.html) can’t keep Jin from the freedom of outer space.