K-pop band BTS’ remaining 4 stars start South Korean military enlistment process
- The group’s label said RM, Jimin, V and Jung Kook are set to soon begin their mandatory military service
- Since their debut in 2013, BTS have been credited with generating billions of dollars for South Korea, as well as boosting the country’s soft power
The last four members of South Korean megagroup BTS who have yet to undertake their mandatory military service have begun the process of enlisting, the K-pop stars’ label said on Wednesday.
All able-bodied men in South Korea must serve at least 18 months in the military and, after a years-long debate about whether BTS deserved an exemption, Jin, the oldest member of the group, enlisted last year, followed by his bandmate J-Hope in April.
A third member, Suga, started his service in September.
Now, all four of the group’s remaining members – RM, Jimin, V and Jung Kook – are set to soon begin their service as well, the septet’s label Bighit Music said in a statement.
“We would like to inform our fans that RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook have initiated the military enlistment process,” it said.
“We ask you for your continued love and support for RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook until they complete their military service and safely return.”
