South Korea passes law allowing K-pop bands to postpone military service

[snoop1130]

South Korea passes law allowing K-pop bands to postpone military service

By Sabah Choudhry

 

Mandatory military service has been postponed for K-pop stars like BTS

 

South Korea's parliament has passed a bill to allow global K-pop stars, such as BTS, to delay their mandatory national service to age 30.

 

All able-bodied South Korean men aged between 18 and 28 are required to serve the military for two years.

 

The amendment to the Military Service Act allows exemptions for K-pop megastars, who boost South Korea's cultural image and economy with their international appeal.

 

South Korea allows eligible students to defer duties up to 28-years-old - having previously granted exemptions for high-profile classical musicians and Olympic athletes.

 

Full Story: https://news.sky.com/story/south-korea-passes-law-allowing-k-pop-bands-to-postpone-military-service-12148168

[Tarteso]

What a shame, at that age it is the best way to keep in a good shape....Almost in the North.. ????

[Surelynot]

Thank god......going to sleep much easier tonight.

[thecyclist]

They should be permanently enrolled in the military, so humanity isn't subjected to the <deleted> they produce anymore. Calling it music doesn't doesn't make it so. 

[rkidlad]

Terrible news.