BTS On Hiatus Until 2025 As They Fulfill Mandatory Military Duty For Their Country

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Men under the age of 28 in Korea must serve in the military for 18 months, and boys of BTS being called on duty. Jin will be the first member of the group to enlist in the army this month (October). In 2020, a special ruling was made against pop stars, allowing them to delay their obligations until the age of 30 (Jin will celebrate his 30th birthday in December). The band’s manager, BigHit Music, confirmed the news on October 17, adding that the boys will be on hiatus until 2025 when they fulfill their pledge.

“After an extraordinary concert to support Busan’s efforts for World Expo 2030, and as each individual embarked on a solo endeavor, it was the perfect timing and the members of BTS are honored to serve, ” BIGHIT said in a statement above Twitter. “Since the founding of BTS more than ten years ago, the band has risen to international success, breaking numerous records, and taking K-Pop to the global mainstream. BIGHIT MUSIC was focused on the critical moment when it was possible to respect the needs of the country and let these healthy young men serve their countrymen, and that is now. “

The statement then confirmed that Jin will be enlisting at the end of October when he wraps up his solo release schedule. “The other members of the group plan to perform their military service based on their own individual plans,” the management team added. “Both the company and the members of BTS look forward to being reunited as a group again around 2025 in accordance with their commitment to service.”

In June, BTS announced they would be taking a break soon to pursue their solo projects. “As part of the large HYBE family, we support and encourage our artists and are proud that now each will have time to explore their unique interests and do their duty. by serving the country they call home,” the statement concluded. “Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)” isn’t just a track from their latest album, it’s a promise, much more to come in the years to come from BTS. “