abc.net.au/news/bts-member-jhope-applies-to-join-south-korea-military/102030490A second member of Korea's BTS — the first K-pop band nominated for a Grammy — has begun the enlistment process for mandatory military service, according to his management.
An official at the band's management, BigHit Music, said on Sunday that J-hope, whose real name is Jung Ho-seok, had applied to end postponement of his enlistment. "We would like to inform our fans that j-hope has initiated the military enlistment process," BigHit Music said. "We ask you for your continued love and support for j-hope until he completes his military service and safely returns."A 2019 legislative revision allowed globally acknowledged K-pop stars to delay signing until they are 30.
Some politicians have pushed to sharply reduce their service along the lines of what is required of Olympic and Asian Game medallists and some classical musicians, but their efforts made little progress.Many artists have been designated as such "entertainment soldiers".
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I’m starting to wonder if government should do more to incentivise young Australians to do 2-3 year’s service. I think it could be healthy for Australia.
Compulsory for women too? Fair enough.
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Why would he need to apply if it's mandatory?