Should Kpop Idols Be Exempt From Military Service. Theres no arguing that BTS have already done a lot for their country with a report in 2019 suggesting the seven-piece were worth a staggering 465 billion Dh17bn to South Koreas economy. Also if too many male idols are actually exempted this could weaken South.
They may be South Koreas most successful cultural export and the first K-pop act to top the US album sales charts but BTS must still perform military service the government has said defying. It has been confirmed by the government military system that BTS will NOT be exempt from the mandatory military service in Korea however the official statement regarding this will be announced by the end of this month. Top artists musicians and sports players can get exemptions from serving the full.
According to the MMA K-Pop singers are not eligible as it is not in line with the governments basic stance regarding mandatory military service.
South Korea has compulsory conscription and almost all healthy men are required to serve time in the army. Women are not required to perform military service but they may join the military Enlistment Age of Korean Military Service. Heres a list of idols who will be enlisting for mandatory military service as arranged by their groups. However the proposal didnt pass the government and as a result all 7 members are required to.