South Korea has decided to maintain its current system of giving no exemptions to K-pop artists in mandatory military service.
South Korea has decided to maintain its current system of giving no exemptions to K-pop artists in mandatory military service, which means members of the all-Korean boy band sensation BTS won't be spared after all.
A task force comprising officials from South Korea's Ministry of National Defense, the Military Manpower Administration and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has been reviewing the exemption rules, taking into consideration arguments that waivers should be granted to global pop stars and other male singers who are at the height of their careers.
The South Korean constitution requires all male citizens aged 18 and older to serve in the military for at least 18 to 21 months. Under the current regulations, a man aged 25 to 27 who has not yet completed his military duty is only allowed to travel abroad five times within two years, for a maximum period of six months at each time. That limitation is likely to become an obstacle for K-pop idol bands, such as BTS, who have their eyes set on world tours.
"So far, [TV] entertainers after age 25 have faced hefty restrictions in going abroad," Park told reporters,"but [the new guidelines] are moving toward removing the restrictions for those recommended by the culture minister."
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