BTS enjoys an unprecedented privilege for Kpop idols

According to SCMP, up to now, no K-pop idol has been given special permission to be exempted from military service. However, Mr. Lee Jong Seop, Minister of National Defense of Korea recently offered another solution to the proposal for BTS' military service exemption.

TV Report reported that, on August 1, during the meeting of the National Assembly Defense Committee held in Yeouido, Seoul, South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong Seop answered a question about the special military service exception. for the "global group" BTS.

The question posed to the Korean Ministry of National Defense was "How to solve problems in principle, such as fairness, equality, or reduction of military service resources?".

Minister Lee stated, "After consideration, the Ministry of National Defense has concluded that it can help BTS practice and perform abroad in the national interest without violating the principles of fairness and equality. ".

Director Lee Ki Sik of the Military Manpower Administration also said, "Adding more pop culture artists to alternative military service may circumvent the framework of the overall military service exception, So we're looking at it carefully from different perspectives."

Meanwhile, Jin born in 1992 is the oldest member of BTS. The male idol who received medals and cultural medals has been postponed to the age of 30 (the end of 2022), according to the revised Military Service Act issued in June last year.

With just over 5 months left, if the Military Service Law is not amended, BTS's eldest brother Jin will have to perform mandatory military service for 18 months as prescribed.

However, according to the sharing of the Korean Defense Minister, BTS is likely to still be able to facilitate artistic activities, so as not to affect their national obligations, while the group will not be exempted from special exemptions. separate.

This is considered good news for BTS and fans.

In another development, J-Hope (BTS) recently also set a new record in the US when having an explosive performance lasting about 1 hour as the last performer of the main stage of the ceremony. Lollapalooza big music festival in the country of chess.

Specifically, on the evening of July 31 (local time), the closing night, which is also the main stage of the 2022 Lollapalooza music festival, took place in Chicago, USA.

BTS's J-Hope takes over as headliner, being the last, most important performer, after the opening artist's performances. J-Hope made history when he became the first Korean artist to be selected to perform the headliner at one of the major American music festivals.

As noted, J-Hope is also the artist who sold the most tickets at Lollapalooza 2022 and for the first time in its 31-year history, Lollapalooza sold out the fastest Sunday.

As soon as he appeared, J-Hope made the crowd burst into cheers. The idol group BTS is also startled because of the great support from the international audience.

J-Hope introduced the opening, "I have put all my soul and heart into music. Even though we have different languages, I hope you will listen to J-Hope's story."

According to Sports Worldi, the total number of spectators attending the concert reached 105,000 people, equivalent to a group concert. Fans carrying lightsticks cheered for J-Hope to brighten up the whole sky.

Within 1 hour, J-Hope delivered nearly 20 songs with personal style in the album "Jack In The Box", as well as other BTS songs. Records from Weverse show that there were 14.9 million realtime views while J-Hope performed.

Near the end of the show, guest Becky G suddenly appeared on the stage to support and harmonize with the BTS member in the song "Chicken Noodle Soup".

When J-Hope's performance ended, which was also the closing time of the 2022 Lollapalooza music festival, the male idol shared in Korean:

"This is really a meaningful moment for me. The process of this album started with immature desires and ambitions, it has reached the end and this is part of that process.

Through this album, with all the schedules that have become my flesh and blood. And while performing at Lollapalooza today, looking at all of you, ARMYs and the audience, I think I've gained a firm belief. It is truly an honor. Thank you to everyone who came.

Honestly, all of this is a continuation of fear. However, it was a very meaningful moment. It's embarrassing to say this, but I'm so proud to be able to get through this moment."

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