South Korea's military has said it is 'desirable' for the K-pop supergroup BTS to be conscripted to ensure fairness
South Korea's military has said it is"desirable" for the K-pop supergroup BTS to be conscripted to ensure fairness.
The nation is split over whether the boy band should be exempt from mandatory service in a country where all able-bodied men must perform between 18 and 21 months of military service. However, exemptions are made for athletes, classical and traditional musicians and dancers who have won top prizes in competitions which boost the prestige of the country.stars such as BTS to move the upper age for national service to 30.
But this means BTS' eldest member, Jin, could face being called up next year because his 30th birthday is in December. On Friday, the commissioner of the military manpower administration, Lee Ki Sik, told MPs it was"desirable" forEarlier this week, defence minister Lee Jong-Sup ordered officials to examine
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