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The decision comes after the country's military had signaled that it wanted to conscript members of the K-pop supergroup for mandatory service.

The group's seven members will all fulfill their requirement to serve and not seek any further delays or special exemptions, BigHit Music said in a statement. But the law allows for special exemptions to be made for some, including athletes, musicians and others who enhance the country's prestige. Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup made similar comments during a parliamentary committee meeting. Jin, 29, had faced possible enlistment starting early next year after he turns 30 in December, with BTS' members already granted a two-year extension. The agency said it had been waiting for the "milestone moment when it would be possible to respect the needs of the country and for these healthy young men to serve with their countrymen, and that's now." [BTS](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/bts-performs-emotional-concert-busan-korea-uncertainty-hovers-groups-f-rcna52107) will perform their [mandatory military service](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/k-pop-bts-members-face-possible-military-conscription-south-korea-rcna51183) in South Korea, the [group's representatives said Monday](https://twitter.com/BIGHIT_MUSIC/status/1581905317545533440), confirming a move that was long dreaded by their army of fans.

THEY were together again – even if it was for just one show. All seven members of BTS shared the stage in Busan over the weekend in a special concert ...

RM was possibly referring to South Korea’s mandatory military service for men, which looms over the group’s future. Another, Gebi Medina, a director at an advertising agency in Indonesia, bought a ticket in August with six of her friends. The South Korean supergroup were also named the official ambassadors for the prospective bid.

Ever since BTS members came of age to enlist in mandatory military service, all attention has been focused on whether the Military Service A…

Thanks to them, Korea is well known overseas and people treat Koreans better abroad," "They just need to send everyone, whether in sports or arts," "I think it is better for them in the long run for them to serve in the military," "Good job. They weren't even going to exempt them honorably and just made a whole controversy," "They need to leave BTS alone now. [an official announcement](https://www.allkpop.com/article/2022/10/hybe-announces-bts-will-be-enlisting-in-the-military-in-order-starting-with-member-jin) explaining that the boy group will be enlisting in order starting with member Jin.

Jungkook mesmerized audiences around the world with his intensely powerful performances in BTS's “Yet To Come in Busan” concert and…

”His stage dominance is crazy.” “It’s like a black leopard.” Multiple posts raving about his sensational performances started to trend immediately after the concert, and fans couldn’t stop gushing over his incredible dancing, vocals, and stage presence.

At their Busan concert last weekend, BTS stood with ARMY in the center of their universe, against a new future.

But to call what BTS has accomplished anything less would be to diminish the impact of Bangtan Sonyeondan: a collective of artists capable of smashing barriers, changing lives, and drawing fans from all over the world to a city quite literally lit up to honor them. Millions more fans watched from home, lighting up social media in a tangible display of the community BTS continues to build for their fans. All seven will enlist in the coming months; Jin will begin the process first, at the end of October, after releasing his upcoming solo single.

Four months since announcing that the band would go on a hiatus, K-pop sensation BTS staged a free concert in Busan, South Korea, over the weekend, ...

As I wasn’t sure when we could do a concert again, I tried to keep all my emotions here. BTS is also set to promote the city during presentations of World Expo 2030 candidate cities at the BIE General Assembly. “This is the last concert that was planned… South Korea is competing against three other nations in hosting the World Expo, according to Paris-based Bureau International des Expositions. [global record of 350 million viewers](https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/hong-kongs-andy-lau-smashes-global-live-stream-concert-record-with-350m-viewers-on-chinas-tiktok/) online, BTS still managed to attract a decent number of audiences after setting a Guinness World Record in 2020 for the most viewers for a music concert live stream in 2020 with 756,000 fans that paid for tickets. The concert was held in support of the city of Busan’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo.

SEOUL (Oct 18): The members of the K-pop supergroup BTS will enlist in the military, their agency said Monday, putting an end to a years-long debate on ...

“Other members of the group plan to carry out their military service based on their own individual plans.” Jin had announced the release of his solo album during a concert in Busan on Saturday. It noted in a statement that “as each individual embarks on solo endeavours, it’s the perfect time and the members of BTS are honoured to serve”.

The Korean pop band BTS will complete mandatory military service under South Korean law, meaning they will reconvene as a group around 2025.

So we're revisiting our episode from earlier this year that showcases some discoveries in the BTS catalog. This break presses pause on a career that includes mega hits like "Dynamite" and "Butter." Our favorite BTS deep cuts

The announcement by K-pop mega band BTS that members would serve mandatory military service in South Korea has removed a cloud of that has hung over their ...

The Korea Culture and Tourism Institute estimated that BTS' 2020 No. A South Korean pop culture phenomenon and success story, BTS have become a worldwide sensation since their 2013 debut. "Sales from BTS will not disappear. In 2020, BTS accounted for 730 billion won in sales out of the company's 796 billion won revenue, she noted. As the biggest grossing K-pop act, some 880 billion won ($615.11 million) in sales were generated by BTS in 2021 alone, about 70% of HYBE's 1.3 trillion won revenue, said Hazell Lee, analyst at NH Investment & Securities. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com

During a regular press briefing on October 18, a a representative of South Korea's Ministry of Defense responded to boy group BTS's decisio…

[BTS to begin their mandatory military service duties](https://www.allkpop.com/article/2022/10/hybe-announces-bts-will-be-enlisting-in-the-military-in-order-starting-with-member-jin) in order of age. Member [Jin](https://www.allkpop.com/artisttag/jin), in particular, intends on withdrawing his service postponement request at the end of October. [BTS](https://www.allkpop.com/artisttag/bts)'s decision to carry out their mandatory military service duties beginning as soon as late October.

Netizens joked they are "worried" BTS's Jungkook might end up enlisting in the Marine Corps for his mandatory military service.On Octob…

"Jungkook. But he really matches well [with the Marine Corps] TT." Loll." "Stop saying that. "Jungkook, don't work too well in the military. Because he really might apply there."

BTS finally announced that its members will enlist, with the group taking an extended hiatus until 2025.

BTS’s own label HYBE has two new rising stars in [Le Sserafim](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyf8cbqyfPs), who just released a new album, and [New Jeans](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js1CtxSY38I), who are already [breaking records](https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2022/08/732_334455.html). What this means for the overall impact on the [Hallyu movement and Korean soft power](https://thediplomat.com/2022/02/this-is-south-koreas-k-pop-soft-power-moment/) is all up in the air. [free concert](https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/14/entertainment/bts-reunite-free-concert-south-korea-world-expo-intl-hnk/index.html) in Busan to support a World Expo bid, the K-pop group [BTS announced](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-63282589) they will individually be joining the military over the next two years under Korea’s compulsory enlistment policy. [Stray Kids](https://straykids.jype.com/), another popular boy band, are embarking on an international tour soon. [massive stock](https://www.nme.com/news/music/bts-temporary-break-hiatus-hybe-stock-fall-over-28-per-cent-3247850) free fall after BTS announced a temporary hiatus this summer. [wrote earlier](https://thediplomat.com/2022/05/will-bts-join-the-real-army/) this summer, the context of this decision to enlist has changed considering the war in Ukraine.

One fan wrote, “'Aurora' is the lost song of Coldplay's Album 'Music of Sphere' and in October 21 , The Art Director that worked with Coldplay answered Q&A with ...

One fan wrote, “‘Aurora’ is the lost song of Coldplay‘s Album ‘Music of Sphere’ and in October 21 , The Art Director that worked with Coldplay answered Q&A with ‘Whale’ emoji So, Jin‘s new single will be titled ‘Aurora’?” Many came to the conclusion that the song is titled Aurora, as the art director who worked with Coldplay answered a question on Instagram with a whale emoji—another symbol for BTS. In a statement, the agency said, “The exact details of the date and time, collaboration, and more will be revealed later.

According to media outlet reports on October 18, BTS member Jin is set to release his first solo single later this month.The single is said to be …

This past weekend, during BTS's Busan concert held on October 15, Jin hinted at his solo activities by commenting, "I ended up singing something thanks to a fortunate connection with someone I am a fan of." We will announce more specific details, including any collaborations, at a later date. [BTS](https://www.allkpop.com/artisttag/bts) member [Jin](https://www.allkpop.com/artisttag/jin) is set to release his first solo single later this month.

BigHit Music has responded to reports of BTS member Jin's collaboration with Coldplay. They will be announcing the release date soon.

Both the company and the members of BTS are looking forward to reconvening as a group again around 2025 following their service commitment,” the statement read. The agency said in a statement, “BIGHIT MUSIC is proud to announce today that the members of BTS are currently moving forward with plans to fulfill their military service. Jin will be the first one to begin his process for the same around October-end, after wrapping up his work commitments. When asked about reports of collaboration between Jin and Coldplay, the rep commented, “The exact details of the date and time, collaboration, and more will be revealed later. Group member Jin will initiate the process as soon as his schedule for his solo release is concluded at the end of October. Also read: [BTS to serve military duty, HYBE confirms: Jin will begin process by October end](https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/bts-to-serve-military-duty-hybe-confirms-jin-will-begin-process-october-end-101665991675012.html)

BTS's Jin is officially releasing his solo single this month! On October 18, a representative of BIGHIT MUSIC confirmed, “Jin will release his solo single ...

The news of his upcoming single was followed by BIGHIT MUSIC’s confirmation that BTS will be enlisting in the military without further delay [starting](https://www.soompi.com/article/1549975wpp/bts-officially-announces-plans-for-military-enlistment-starting-with-jin) with Jin. [announced](https://www.soompi.com/article/1549808wpp/btss-jin-announces-plans-to-release-solo-album-with-mystery-collab) his plans to release solo music with a mysterious collaboration at BTS’s World Expo 2030 Busan Korea [concert](https://www.soompi.com/article/1549775wpp/bts-shares-thoughts-ahead-of-busan-world-expo-2030-concert). We ask for your understanding.”

BigHit Music announced on 17 October that all seven BTS members will do mandatory military service in South Korea. Read on to know more.

In December 2020, the South Korean government passed a bill that granted an extension to Besides Jin, the members of the group include RM, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, Jungkook and V. It’s official — BTS will serve their mandatory military service.

SEOUL (AP) — The members of K-pop band BTS will serve their mandatory military duties under South Korean law, their management company said Monday, ...

Whether the BTS members must serve in the army had been a hotly debated issue in South Korea as Jin faced possible enlistment early next year. "In the short term, individual activities for several of the members are planned into the first half of 2023, and we have secured content in advance, which will enable BTS to continue their engagement with fans for the foreseeable future." Big Hit Music said the band's oldest member, Jin, will revoke his request to delay his conscription at the end of the month and undertake the required steps.

Fans say they'll wait while the Kpop group pauses as members undertake mandatory military service in South Korea.

BTS' global rise has spread Kpop's reach, and the group's hiatus could mean a waning for the genre outside Korea. Fans have met the news with sadness and admiration. BTS has risen to international stardom in the decade since forming, with members of the Korean boy band permitted to postpone their military service in 2020 to continue performing.

Between 2014 and 2023, analysts projected BTS would have contributed $29.1 trillion to the South Korean economy.

[first K-pop group to reach No. Collectively, BTS had a net worth of $50 million by 2020, [according to Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/profile/bts/?sh=3f96710a3966). [analysts projected](https://qz.com/the-future-of-k-pop-superstars-bts-takes-center-stage-i-1849643275#:~:text=By%20the%20digits,2014%2D2023) BTS would have contributed $29.1 trillion to the South Korean economy. [In 2018](http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20181218000811), [Hyundai](https://fortune.com/company/hyundai-mobis) Research Institute said BTS was contributing more than $3.6 billion to the South Korean economy every year—equivalent to the contribution of 26 midsize companies. [set to serve in the South Korean military](https://fortune.com/2022/10/17/k-pop-stars-bts-serve-south-korea-military-reconvene-025/), meaning no new tours or music for several years.

BigHit Music announced on 17 October that all seven BTS members will do mandatory military service in South Korea. Read on to know more.

In December 2020, the South Korean government passed a bill that granted an extension to K-pop icons and other musicians to postpone their mandatory military service till the age of 30. Besides Jin, the members of the group include RM, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, Jungkook and V. It’s official — BTS will serve their mandatory military service.

The world's biggest boy band BTS will be abandoning their fandom "army" to join the South Korean military for national service, their agents say.

Jin - who had originally applied for his service start date to be delayed - had cancelled that request, their agency said. They've also been praised for their advocacy on young people's mental health. He will begin preparations next month, the band's management revealed on Monday.

Hybe sent out a letter to shareholders to address uncertainty related to BTS members' enlistment. In the short term, the individual…

In 2023, Hybe will debut 4 or more teams, including in Japan and US. According to Korean sources, BTS renewed their contracts in 2018 which will last until 2024. Hybe sent out a letter to shareholders to address uncertainty related to BTS members' enlistment.

On October 19 at midnight KST, Jin announced that his first solo single album “The Astronaut” would be released on October 28 at 1 p.m. KST. Jin also unveiled ...

Check out Jin’s new trailer and schedule for “The Astronaut” below! [BTS](https://www.viki.com/celebrities/22048pr-bts?utm_source=soompi&utm_medium=soompi_news&utm_campaign=soompi_link&utm_content=watch-btss-jin-unveils-cinematic-trailer-for-1st-official-solo-single-the-astronaut&utm_content_id=1550161wpp)’s [Jin](https://www.viki.com/celebrities/21438pr-jin?utm_source=soompi&utm_medium=soompi_news&utm_campaign=soompi_link&utm_content=watch-btss-jin-unveils-cinematic-trailer-for-1st-official-solo-single-the-astronaut&utm_content_id=1550161wpp) has revealed the first glimpse of his concept for his upcoming solo single! Watch: BTS’s Jin Unveils Cinematic Trailer And Schedule For 1st Official Solo Single “The Astronaut”

Fortune, an American economic magazine, released an article on October 17 about how South Korea will be missing out on opportunities to earn billions…

Also, fans will continue to be able to enjoy various BTS content that will be recorded beforehand." Fortune explained, "Between 2014 and 2023, analysts projected BTS would have contributed 41.8 trillion won ($29.4 billion) to the South Korean economy if the band maintained its popularity." As well as contributing wealth to South Korea, the group has proved its ability to rock the country’s financial markets."

Members of BTS say they will perform their mandatory military service. The move follows a debate in South Korea about whether pop stars should be allowed to ...

BTS's management says the band plans to reunite in 2025 after completing their military duty. But all able-bodied Korean men over 18 have to serve in the military, and all seven members of BTS have always insisted they would when the time comes. The members of the world's biggest K-pop band, BTS, say they will perform their required service in South Korea's military.

BTS' agency HYBE announced on October 17 that BTS members would perform their military service and will enlist in order starting with Jin (Age 30, Kim Seok Jin) ...

BTS' agency HYBE announced on October 17 that BTS members would perform their military service and will enlist in order starting with Jin (Age 30, Kim Seok Jin). [BTS](https://www.allkpop.com/artisttag/bts) will be able to participate in public and national events while serving in the military. Lee Jong Seop, the minister of National Defense, previously stated that BTS would be able to perform overseas while serving in the military 'in the interest of the national interest,' so attention was gathered to whether the new system would be introduced.

Jin of BTS Releases Hazy Teaser for Upcoming Solo Single “The Astronaut”: The song and music video arrives at the end of this month.

The first teaser for the upcoming song shows an astronaut floating through space, passing moon rocks and even a drifting dog. The artist will be dropping a new track, entitled “The Astronaut,” at the end of this month. Jin will tease “The Astronaut” music video on October 26 before ultimately putting out the official full-length video and single on October 28.

The debate on exemption arose because of the boys' artistic achievements worldwide. Despite their initial dejection, Army in Malaysia are fully supportive of ...

“This will allow them to reset after doing the same thing every day for 10 years. “It’s a sad day for all Army but we are proud of you, BTS. Military service is compulsory for all able-bodied men in South Korea between the ages of 18 and 28. “I’m positive they’ll be back stronger than ever. “The sooner the members finish their military service, the sooner we will see their return. All able-bodied men in South Korea aged between 18 and 28 must serve in the military for between 18 and 21 months as part of efforts to defend against nuclear-armed North Korea.

On October 28, BTS' Jin will release his first solo single “The Astronaut” before he enlists in the military for his mandatory service.

“Meant to be a gift for fans,” according to the press release, the track has a [full rollout scheduled](https://twitter.com/BIGHIT_MUSIC/status/1582387291858739200). The song was reportedly [given to him by recent collaborator Coldplay](https://v.daum.net/v/20221018084602242). [Looming enlistment](https://www.vulture.com/2022/10/bts-mandatory-military-service-hiatus.html) can’t keep Jin from the freedom of outer space.

With just three K-drama soundtracks under his profile, Kim Taehyung, aka V of BTS, has now surpassed 10 million f…

He is the only Korean soloist in the Top 3 without an official solo debut album or mixtape release. "Christmas Tree" is his 3rd OST for the drama series 'Our Beloved Summer" after "It's Definitely You" and "Sweet Night." Taehyung is currently the 3rd most-followed K-pop soloist overall and the 1st most-followed K-pop soloist in 2022.

BTS member Jin is set to release his first solo single 'The Astronaut' which was a gift from Coldplay, who previously worked with BTS for the collabo…

According to the teaser schedule chart, Jin will unveil the first concept photo on October 24 at midnight KST, followed by the second and third teaser photos the following days. On October 19 KST, the singer released the schedule chart revealing the dates of the teaser releases. 'The Astronaut' will be released on October 28 at 1 PM KST, along with the music video.

K-pop singer Jin, a member of the hit boy band BTS, will release his first official solo single next week, the seven-member band's agency said on Wednesday, ...

(0400 GMT), with pre-orders to begin later on Wednesday. The other younger band members also plan to serve their compulsory service. The song, titled 'The Astronaut', will be released on Oct.

A mysterious character who goes by the name of 'wootteo' released a preview of BTS's Jin recording for his upcoming single "The Astron…

So cute LOL." So cute." Lol."

Netizens reacted to major media outlets all over the world reporting on BTS's upcoming military service. On October 18 KST, one netizen …

The netizen further wrote, "This is really legendary. "Seriously, it's only our country [Korea] that mistreats them. On October 18 KST, one netizen took to an online community forum to create a post titled, "BTS's influence is really amazing".

BUSAN -- The color was purple as tens of thousands from the so-called BTS Army of fans descended on this South Korean port city Saturday for what turn.