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The decision comes after the country's military had signaled that it wanted to conscript members of the K-pop supergroup for mandatory service.

The group's seven members will all fulfill their requirement to serve and not seek any further delays or special exemptions, BigHit Music said in a statement. But the law allows for special exemptions to be made for some, including athletes, musicians and others who enhance the country's prestige. Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup made similar comments during a parliamentary committee meeting. Jin, 29, had faced possible enlistment starting early next year after he turns 30 in December, with BTS' members already granted a two-year extension. The agency said it had been waiting for the "milestone moment when it would be possible to respect the needs of the country and for these healthy young men to serve with their countrymen, and that's now." [BTS](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/bts-performs-emotional-concert-busan-korea-uncertainty-hovers-groups-f-rcna52107) will perform their [mandatory military service](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/k-pop-bts-members-face-possible-military-conscription-south-korea-rcna51183) in South Korea, the [group's representatives said Monday](https://twitter.com/BIGHIT_MUSIC/status/1581905317545533440), confirming a move that was long dreaded by their army of fans.

Their agency made the announcement on Monday (local time), effectively ending a debate on exempting them because of their artistic accomplishments.

Since South Korea’s draft interrupts young males in their professional careers or studies, the dodging of military duties or creation of exemptions is a highly sensitive issue. No further information on the timing of their service was given. Whether the BTS members must serve in the army had been a hotly debated issue in South Korea as Jin faced possible enlistment early next year after turning 30 in December.

Big Hit Music wey be dia record label tok say dem dey expect say all di band go dey back togeda afta dia service for 2025.

Howeva, tori be say im sef dey plan for im own music album. - Jungkook recently collabo wit American star, Charlie Puth for new song wey dem call Left and Right. Di band management say Jin go start preparation for service next month. Di oldest of dem wey be Jin na 29. Di label bin reveal say di oda group members go run dia own schedule to allow time for dem to go for dia military service. Di statement reveal say Jin, di oldest of di group go start im military process as soon as im schedule for im solo projects finish for October end.

The world's biggest boy band BTS will be abandoning their fandom "army" to join the South Korean military for national service, their agents say.

Jin - who had originally applied for his service start date to be delayed - had cancelled that request, their agency said. They've also been praised for their advocacy on young people's mental health. He will begin preparations next month, the band's management revealed on Monday.

HYBE CEO Jiwon Park wrote to the company's investors on Monday (October 17) with a breakdown of its business strategy in the absence of one of its key ...

- We are preparing subscription-based services that will enable fans and artists to engage in new ways, with plans for international artists including artists from Japan and the U.S. HYBE plans to unveil new content and services to our fans by combining our content-creation capabilities with Supertone’s AI-based speaking and singing vocal synthesis technology. - Today’s announcement cleared the uncertainties surrounding BTS as we have long predicted and prepared for their military service in advance. In the longer term, HYBE is perfecting its multi-label structure that can continue to create music and establish artists that can resonate with our fans. We are forging ahead with new projects such as platforms and games that can leverage new technologies bringing experiences to fans which, to date, have yet to be realized in the entertainment industry. In Japan and the United States, we will focus on impacting those markets with teams that will debut there following the K-pop process. We will outline our ambitious future business plans in November. These pioneering attempts to localize our expertise in these significant markets, when successful, will create an even larger impact in the mainstream music market. We have always been aware of the eventuality of mandatory military service, and we have long been making preparations to be ready for this moment. Today we’re proud to announce that the members of BTS are currently moving forward with plans to fulfill their military service. As a result, our company was able to achieve meteoric growth of nearly 90% in CAGR over the past five years by revenue. That, of course, was the same year it acquired Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Holdings (in a billion-dollar deal), including SB Projects and

The Korean pop band BTS will complete mandatory military service under South Korean law, meaning they will reconvene as a group around 2025.

So we're revisiting our episode from earlier this year that showcases some discoveries in the BTS catalog. This break presses pause on a career that includes mega hits like "Dynamite" and "Butter." Our favorite BTS deep cuts

The announcement by K-pop mega band BTS that members would serve mandatory military service in South Korea has removed a cloud of that has hung over their ...

The Korea Culture and Tourism Institute estimated that BTS' 2020 No. A South Korean pop culture phenomenon and success story, BTS have become a worldwide sensation since their 2013 debut. "Sales from BTS will not disappear. In 2020, BTS accounted for 730 billion won in sales out of the company's 796 billion won revenue, she noted. As the biggest grossing K-pop act, some 880 billion won ($615.11 million) in sales were generated by BTS in 2021 alone, about 70% of HYBE's 1.3 trillion won revenue, said Hazell Lee, analyst at NH Investment & Securities. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com

BTS finally announced that its members will enlist, with the group taking an extended hiatus until 2025.

BTS’s own label HYBE has two new rising stars in [Le Sserafim](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyf8cbqyfPs), who just released a new album, and [New Jeans](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js1CtxSY38I), who are already [breaking records](https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2022/08/732_334455.html). What this means for the overall impact on the [Hallyu movement and Korean soft power](https://thediplomat.com/2022/02/this-is-south-koreas-k-pop-soft-power-moment/) is all up in the air. [free concert](https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/14/entertainment/bts-reunite-free-concert-south-korea-world-expo-intl-hnk/index.html) in Busan to support a World Expo bid, the K-pop group [BTS announced](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-63282589) they will individually be joining the military over the next two years under Korea’s compulsory enlistment policy. [Stray Kids](https://straykids.jype.com/), another popular boy band, are embarking on an international tour soon. [massive stock](https://www.nme.com/news/music/bts-temporary-break-hiatus-hybe-stock-fall-over-28-per-cent-3247850) free fall after BTS announced a temporary hiatus this summer. [wrote earlier](https://thediplomat.com/2022/05/will-bts-join-the-real-army/) this summer, the context of this decision to enlist has changed considering the war in Ukraine.

One fan wrote, “'Aurora' is the lost song of Coldplay's Album 'Music of Sphere' and in October 21 , The Art Director that worked with Coldplay answered Q&A with ...

One fan wrote, “‘Aurora’ is the lost song of Coldplay‘s Album ‘Music of Sphere’ and in October 21 , The Art Director that worked with Coldplay answered Q&A with ‘Whale’ emoji So, Jin‘s new single will be titled ‘Aurora’?” Many came to the conclusion that the song is titled Aurora, as the art director who worked with Coldplay answered a question on Instagram with a whale emoji—another symbol for BTS. In a statement, the agency said, “The exact details of the date and time, collaboration, and more will be revealed later.

According to media outlet reports on October 18, BTS member Jin is set to release his first solo single later this month.The single is said to be …

This past weekend, during BTS's Busan concert held on October 15, Jin hinted at his solo activities by commenting, "I ended up singing something thanks to a fortunate connection with someone I am a fan of." We will announce more specific details, including any collaborations, at a later date. [BTS](https://www.allkpop.com/artisttag/bts) member [Jin](https://www.allkpop.com/artisttag/jin) is set to release his first solo single later this month.

BigHit Music has responded to reports of BTS member Jin's collaboration with Coldplay. They will be announcing the release date soon.

Both the company and the members of BTS are looking forward to reconvening as a group again around 2025 following their service commitment,” the statement read. The agency said in a statement, “BIGHIT MUSIC is proud to announce today that the members of BTS are currently moving forward with plans to fulfill their military service. Jin will be the first one to begin his process for the same around October-end, after wrapping up his work commitments. When asked about reports of collaboration between Jin and Coldplay, the rep commented, “The exact details of the date and time, collaboration, and more will be revealed later. Group member Jin will initiate the process as soon as his schedule for his solo release is concluded at the end of October. Also read: [BTS to serve military duty, HYBE confirms: Jin will begin process by October end](https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/bts-to-serve-military-duty-hybe-confirms-jin-will-begin-process-october-end-101665991675012.html)

Shares of HYBE, the parent company of BTS's management team BIGHIT MUSIC, rose 1.3% when the market opened on Tuesday (October 18)…

“In the longer term, HYBE is perfecting its multi-label structure that can continue to create music and establish artists that can resonate with our fans. [announced](https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/hybe-share-price-plummets-as-bts-announce-break-but-could-bands-hiatus-actually-be-good-news-for-the-korean-company/) that BTS would take some time off to pursue solo projects. BTS made their debut in June 2013. “In the longer term, HYBE is perfecting its multi-label structure that can continue to create music and establish artists that can resonate with our fans.” “HYBE is confident in the structure that’s been put in place over the past 10 years with BTS and each individual member that this is the time to honor their duty to their country,” Park said. “HYBE is confident in the structure that’s been put in place over the past 10 years with BTS and each individual member that this is the time to honor their duty to their country.”

Hybe sent out a letter to shareholders to address uncertainty related to BTS members' enlistment. In the short term, the individual…

In 2023, Hybe will debut 4 or more teams, including in Japan and US. According to Korean sources, BTS renewed their contracts in 2018 which will last until 2024. Hybe sent out a letter to shareholders to address uncertainty related to BTS members' enlistment.

Jin of BTS has announced a new single, "The Astronaut," and has shared a promotional schedule leading up to release.

In the meantime, members of the group have been jumping on plenty of collaborations throughout their exploratory “ [chapter two](https://consequence.net/2022/06/bts-new-chapter-update/),” including Jungkook appearing on Charlie Puth’s “Left and Right,” RM offering a verse on Balming Tiger’s “Sexy Nukim,” and the vocal line appearing on Benny Blanco’s “Bad Decisions” with Snoop Dogg. [Jin](https://consequence.net/artist/jin/) of [BTS](https://consequence.net/artist/bts/) has announced a new solo single, “The Astronaut,” along with a promotional schedule detailing the timeline leading up to release. [Weverse](https://weverse.io/bts/notice/9372), the proprietary communication platform of BTS’s management company HYBE, the song “expresses Jin’s fondness for his fans, ARMY” and “is meant to be a gift for the fans.”

Members of BTS say they will perform their mandatory military service. The move follows a debate in South Korea about whether pop stars should be allowed to ...

BTS's management says the band plans to reunite in 2025 after completing their military duty. But all able-bodied Korean men over 18 have to serve in the military, and all seven members of BTS have always insisted they would when the time comes. The members of the world's biggest K-pop band, BTS, say they will perform their required service in South Korea's military.

Jin of BTS Releases Hazy Teaser for Upcoming Solo Single “The Astronaut”: The song and music video arrives at the end of this month.

The first teaser for the upcoming song shows an astronaut floating through space, passing moon rocks and even a drifting dog. The artist will be dropping a new track, entitled “The Astronaut,” at the end of this month. Jin will tease “The Astronaut” music video on October 26 before ultimately putting out the official full-length video and single on October 28.

On October 28, BTS' Jin will release his first solo single “The Astronaut” before he enlists in the military for his mandatory service.

“Meant to be a gift for fans,” according to the press release, the track has a [full rollout scheduled](https://twitter.com/BIGHIT_MUSIC/status/1582387291858739200). The song was reportedly [given to him by recent collaborator Coldplay](https://v.daum.net/v/20221018084602242). [Looming enlistment](https://www.vulture.com/2022/10/bts-mandatory-military-service-hiatus.html) can’t keep Jin from the freedom of outer space.

K-pop singer Jin, a member of the hit boy band BTS, will release his first official solo single next week, the seven-member band's agency said on Wednesday, ...

(0400 GMT), with pre-orders to begin later on Wednesday. The other younger band members also plan to serve their compulsory service. The song, titled 'The Astronaut', will be released on Oct.