One of the members of the Korean pop group, Jay Hope, began the conscription process for military service. It has been reported News based on the testimony of the group representative.
“We ask that you continue to love and support J Hope until he completes his military service and returns safely. Our company will make every effort to support our artist.
Now another member of the team is serving in the military – Kim Seok Jin, who enlisted at the end of December 2022.
BTS representatives in October 2022 announcedthat all members of the group will complete two years of mandatory military service. At the same time, South Korean Defense Minister Jung Sop declarationThat the War Department would find a way to have them rehearse and even perform abroad “at any time”.
At the same time, the Hyundai Research Institute calculatedThe South Korean economy could lose billions of dollars due to the conscription of BTS members.
It is noted that the activities of the group bring about 3.6 billion dollars to the country’s economy, and 1.1 billion dollars for BTS-related equipment and cosmetics. It is also known that every 13th tourist came to the country for BTS in 2017.
In South Korea, all men between the ages of 18 and 28 are required to complete two years of military service. Alternative service is offered only to folk and classical music performers and Olympic champions.