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.
The issue is coming sharply into focus with the oldest member of band, Jin, turning 30 next year. Under a 2019 revision of the law, globally recognized K-pop stars were allowed to put off their service until 30.
Military service is hugely controversial in South Korea where all able-bodied men aged 18 to 28 must fulfil their duties as part of
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