BTS' Agency Issues a Statement About Jin's Military Enlistment

BTS‘s agency, HYPE/Bighit Music, is speaking out.

The agency issued a statement following the news that member Jin is beginning his Korean military enlistment in December, as required by all able-bodied South Korean men by age 28.

The statement comes after a large cultural debate in the country about whether the boy band would be required to serve.

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“We are informing you regarding BTS’s Jin’s military enlistment,” the agency wrote, via Soompi.

“Jin will be enlisting in the army as an active-duty soldier to fulfill his military duty. As we have announced before, there is no separate official event on the day of admission to the recruit training center,” they continued.

“On the day of, the site is expected to be very crowded with enlisting soldiers, family members, and some fans. We ask the media to please refrain from visiting the site. In order to prevent safety accidents caused by on-site congestion, Jin will enter the grounds of the recruit training center while in a vehicle without greeting the media or fans separately. Due to the nature of the venue, we ask for your understanding that there is no separate waiting space for reporters,” they continued.

“The agency will not spare its efforts and continued support until the day Jin fulfills his military service duties and returns in good health. Thank you.”

A few months ago, he made his solo music debut.