BTS will serve Military Duties

The members of K-pop band BTS will serve their mandatory military duties under South Korean law, their management company said on Monday, effectively ending a debate on exempting them because of their artistic accomplishments.

Big Hit Music said the band's oldest member, Jin, will revoke his request to delay his conscription at the end of the month and undertake the required conscription steps.

Under South Korean law, most able-bodied men are required to perform 18-21 months of military service, but special exemptions had been granted for athletes and artists who excel in certain international competitions that have been tied with national prestige.