Published 2 years ago

K-pop's BTS may still be able to perform while doing military service

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BTS might still be able to perform overseas while serving in South Korea's military, according to the country's defense minister. All South Korean men between the ages of 18-28 are required to serve in the nation's military for at least 18 months. In 2018, the nation passed a revision of the Military Service Act that allowed K-pop stars to postpone their military service until they turn 30. South Korea debates shortening mandatory military service for K-pop stars to three weeks. Military service is hugely controversial in South Korea where all able-bodied men aged between 18 and 28 must fulfil their duties. The issue is coming sharply into focus with the oldest member of band, Jin, turning 30 next year.

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BBC News

BTS could perform while doing military service

The oldest member of the K-pop band turns 30 next year so the issue has come into focus in South Korea.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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CTV News

K-pop's BTS may still be able to perform while doing military service: minister

K-pop boy band BTS might still be able to perform overseas while serving in the military, South Korea's defence minister said on Monday, as the country debates shortening mandatory military service for K-pop stars to three weeks from about two years.

2 years ago·Canada

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Reuters

K-pop's BTS may still be able to perform while doing military service

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

K-pop's BTS may still be able to perform while doing military service

SEOUL (Reuters) - K-pop boy band BTS might still be able to perform oversees while serving in the military, South Korea's defence minister said on Monday, as the country debates shortening mandatory military service for K-pop stars to three weeks from about two years. Read full story

2 years ago·Malaysia

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Channel News Asia

K-pop's BTS may still be able to perform while doing military service: Minister

SEOUL: K-pop boy band BTS might still be able to perform overseas while serving in the military, South Korea's defence minister said on Monday (Aug 1), as the country debates shortening mandatory military service for K-pop stars to three weeks from about two years. The issue is coming sharply into focus wi

2 years ago·Singapore

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News24

BTS may still be able to perform while doing military service

K-pop boy band BTS might still be able to perform oversees while serving in the military, South Korea's defence minister said, as the country debates shortening mandatory military service for K-pop stars.

2 years ago·South Africa

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