Jin, a BTS member, will join the military on December 13.
25-11-2022
By Aarti Rawat
According to Aju Business Daily, BTS's oldest member, Jin, will start compulsory military service on December 13.
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The paper reported that Jin, who turns 30 on December 4, will be placed in a unit after five weeks of boot camp training.
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The report was denied by BTS' agency, HYBE, and the South Korean Ministry of Defense. Jin hinted at a "front-line" position on social media last week.
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After several years of uncertainty, the group revealed in October that Jin would begin mandatory military service. HYBE said the group would pursue individual projects and reunite in 2025 after serving.
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All non-disabled South Korean men between 18 and 28 must obey in the military for 18 to 21 months. Olympic and Asian Games medalists, top classical musicians,
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and dancers have been exempted or served shorter terms. Some lawmakers exempted BTS.
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South Korea's defense minister has recommended BTS could perform abroad while serving.