Popular K-Pop group BTS is working on a huge plan that affects the lives of each and every single member of the band, and it has absolutely nothing to do with music or touring. They're trying to get out of mandatory enlistment in the military, and it's proving to be a complicated matter.

Each and every member of the massive hit sensation BTS is a male with South Korean descent, and according to the rules in their culture and their country, this means they must all enlist in mandatory military duty. They are each expected to dedicate 2 years of their lives to military service before they are 30 years old, and time is ticking for these talented musicians.

South Korea recognizes exemptions for those who are disabled, as well as for athletes, and the band is attempting to gain a special exemption for being musicians.

It's not proving to be very easy.

Mandatory Military

In South Korea, all males must enlist in the military and contribute two years of their lives to service. In spite of the fact that they truly have deep connections and respect for their homeland, the boys in BTS are reluctant to step away from their wildly successful careers to enlist in the military, and they're not sure if this is something they can even easily coordinate.

The rules are the rules though, and unless they challenge the regulations that are in place, their fate is sealed. They're being pulled towards their deep sense of patriotism and the weight of their obligation is a heavy one, but BTS is seeking special exemption and are pursuing this matter. The National Defense Commission of South Korea is holding a hearing today, to decide on the fate of the group's members, and they're taking an interesting stance.

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Economic Considerations

The boys of BTS have thought this through, and as much as they'd be willing to step in and serve their country if required, they truly believe they deserve special exemption status, and it's all about the math.

Athletes are exempt due to the infusion of cash they bring in to the South Korean economy, and BTS is reminding officials of their worth. Sources reveal that they have "brought in an estimated total of 5 billion dollars a year to South Korea’s economy." Their success is unrivaled, and they've generated an astounding amount of interest in tourism in South Korea. It has also been revealed that there was a bill passed in December of 2020 which increased the age of enlistment from 28 to 30, as a special nod to Jin, who had turned 29 that year.

BTS is now hoping the considerations can be taken one step further and they can be exempt altogether.

The verdict will be out shortly.

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