BTS continues to announce the good news after revealing their comeback: Is the first K-pop idol to be exempted from military service?

After announcing BTS's comeback in June, HYBE continues to bring good news to fans with a new album.

Accordingly, on May 5 (KST), the management company revealed the next music product of the global group BTS.

Specifically, BTS has begun the countdown to their comeback by releasing an interesting logo trailer for their upcoming album "Proof". Big Hit Music said, "Proof", scheduled to be released on June 10, is a compilation album that "shows the history of BTS".

It is known that BTS's newly announced trailer for the album "Proof" bears the imprints of nostalgia about the memory line, by recreating through the disc about the 9-year journey of debut. This process runs from 2013 to 2022.

The album "Proof" is the 9th anniversary product of BTS and includes 3 CDs with many songs. In addition to looking back at the group's previous hits, "Proof" also introduces three brand new songs. These songs reflect the members' thoughts and ideas about the past, present, and future of BTS.

According to the schedule from the management company, starting from May 5, fans can pre-order the album "Proof". It is expected that this commemorative product will be released at 13:00 on June 10 (KST).

While fans are eagerly anticipating the comeback of the global group, many viewers are also concerned about the enlistment of BTS members.

So far, no exceptions have been made for K-pop stars as South Korea has made mandatory military service for young men. That helps explain why stars like BIGBANG leader G-Dragon, Chanyeol (EXO),... all have to serve at least 18 months in the army. However, for the time being, the members of BTS are likely to become the first K-pop stars to be exempt from military service.

While there seems to be general support for the move from lawmakers, the Korean Ministry of Culture and the public, many, mostly men between the ages of 18 and 28, have expressed disagreement with the 7 members Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, RM. , Jungkook and V are considered not to do military service.

Previously, BTS members had been postponed their mandatory military enlistment thanks to the "BTS law" 2020. This law allows K-pop artists to be awarded medals by the Korean Government for their achievements and contributions. allowed to postpone enlistment until the age of 30 instead of the prescribed age of 28, if requested by the Minister of Culture.

BTS is the first Korean group to reach #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and sell millions of albums worldwide. They are also the first K-pop group to be nominated for a prestigious Grammy, although they have not yet been named. Unfortunately for BTS, such big awards overseas doesn't mean they can avoid enlistment.

Currently, only globally recognized award-winning classical musicians and Olympic and Asian Games gold medalists are exempt from military service or allowed to do other public service. Some art competitions also allow exemptions.

According to Korean media, BTS' creation contributes about 3.54 billion USD to the Korean economy annually, it is not surprising that lawmakers are discussing ways to exempt the obligation. military for the group. This could be fueled by the fact that the oldest member Kim Seok-Jin (Jin) will turn 30 next December.

That means the member will have to enlist in the army by the end of 2023 if the current law does not change. In 2020, the male idol seems ready to say that "military service is a necessary service" and that he will "respond whenever the country calls". However, at a press conference in April, before the group performed in Las Vegas, Jin said he had discussed and delegated all decision-making to the company.

Lee Jin Hyung, Communications Director of HYBE, BTS's management company speaking at the event, said, "The bill to amend the military service is waiting for the National Assembly to pass, hopefully it will be passed in time. as soon as possible". He also hopes BTS "will continue their activities without taking a long break".

Currently, there are many reasons why military exemptions, including for BTS, are still a controversial topic. Because of the reality in Korea, many cases are politicians and business leaders or their close relationships who manage to evade military service. Along with that, sports teams have been accused of using major competitions as an exemption route, choosing players about to enlist in the national team over other worthy candidates.

However, others, like Lee Won Cheol, a 31-year-old businessman in Hanam City, argue that more exemptions should be given, including famous players of the electronic sport, known as Esports . He said that the exemption for BTS does not have much support like the exemption for Tottenham Hotspur striker Son Heung Min, who only served 3 weeks of basic training, or Faker who has not yet served in the army. team but may be exempted as he is considered a gold medal contender in the Asian Games in September.

Some have suggested that recipients of the Order of Culture of Korea, which is often awarded by the government after decades of cultural influence, should be considered for exemption from military service. BTS, singer PSY, and Oscar-winning actress Youn Yuh-jung have all received this award.

Recently, Korean Culture Minister Hwang Hee gave a speech suggesting that globally recognized male artists, like BTS, be allowed to replace their mandatory military service with alternative programs. another: "I think it is necessary for someone to take responsibility for the situation where there are mixed opinions about BTS's recent enlistment.

He said the rationale for making the proposal was that forcing globally recognized pop culture artists to pause their peak careers to serve in the military would take a huge toll on not only country but also for the whole world.

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