BigHit Music, the agency that controls the popular boy band BTS, has revealed that the remaining four members of the boy band have also begun their military service. Jin, Suga, and J-Hope have already signed up. RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook are also preparing to enlist in the military.
A fresh statement issued by the South Korean music label on Wednesday morning stated, “Hello. This is BIGHIT music. We would like to inform our fans that RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook have initiated the military enlistment process. The artists are preparing to fulfill their military service duties. We will inform you of further updates in due course. We ask you for your continued love and support for RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook until they complete their military service and safely return. Our company will spare no effort in providing support for our artists. Thank you.”
The ARMY responds to the conscription of BTS members
Several BTS ARMY members expressed their displeasure on X (previously Twitter). They did admit that the decision was unavoidable. A member of the public remarked, “Me sad that Joon, Tae, Jimin, and JK are enlisting, but remembering that this is the end of BigHit enlistment notice era.”
Another posted, “The next “hello this is Bighit music” announcement will be Jin finishing his service.” “BIGHIT is actually sick asf for announcing enlistment right after concerts,” wrote a third one. Another user posted, “It is just a pre-notice; we still have a lot of time together.”
South Korean men between the ages of 18 and 28 are required to serve in the military for a period of 20 months
South Korean men between the ages of 18 and 28 are required to serve in the military for a period of 20 months. In 2021, the band took a pause to fulfill their necessary military service and pursue solo careers as singers. Jin and J-Hope, who began their military service last year, will complete it in 2025. Suga enlisted in the military earlier this year. The boy band is set to reform in 2025.
