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All seven members of BTS are to fulfill their mandatory military service duties to South Korea, with Jin set to enlist this month.

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.

After years of speculation, it's been confirmed K-pop boyband BTS will enlist in the South Korean military for national service starting this year, ...

“‘Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)’ is more than a track from their latest album; it is a promise, there’s much more yet to come in the years ahead from BTS,” the statement ends. 15, BTS held their highly anticipated “Yet to Come” concert in Busan to promote South Korea’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo. “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 includes. An official decision on the matter was [expected to come by the end of 2022.](https://www.koreaboo.com/news/culture-minister-committed-bts-military-enlistment-decision-december/) On June 20, BTS released their anthology album, “Proof,” and four days later, they released their final FESTA content, a video of the group gathering for dinner and drinks to celebrate their ninth anniversary. [previously granted a deferral in 2020](https://www.soompi.com/article/1441276wpp/south-korea-passes-law-allowing-artists-who-receive-government-recognition-to-postpone-military-service), allowing BTS to delay their duties until the age of 30.

K-pop superstars BTS will undertake mandatory military service in South Korea while the band takes a break, their agents have confirmed.

Earlier this month, Lee Ki-sik, commissioner of the military manpower administration, told MPs it would be “desirable” for members of the band to carry out their military duties – citing fairness in the country’s military service. 25+ news channels in 1 place. “Other members of the group plan to carry out their military service based on their own individual plans.” Stream more entertainment news live & on demand with Flash. They added: “As each individual embarks on solo endeavours, it’s the perfect time and the members of BTS are honoured to serve. The members of one of the biggest bands on the planet have confirmed they will undertake mandatory military service in South Korea.

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

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HYBE Labels has assured its shareholders that it is prepared for boyband BTS' absence as members begin compulsory military service.

[issued a letter to its shareholders](https://www.hybecorp.com/eng/ir/announce/content/2320) outlining how it has planned for the hit boyband’s absence in the coming years. Within South Korea, HYBE also houses Pledis Entertainment, Belift Lab, Source Music and more. On October 17, HYBE label Big Hit Music announced that all seven members of BTS intend to serve their compulsory military terms without special exemptions, beginning with eldest member Jin later this year.

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.

BTS' member Jimin who is well-versed and has performed in a wide range of dance genres such as contemporary, ballet, poppin', and hip-hop dance, was …

He would like to see Jimin do a solo concert one day and shine like an artist for a long time; something fans are definitely excited about. He taught his son patience and how to take responsibility for what he wanted to do making his talent bloom. At a time when he found it hard to teach a student, Jimin told him to stop trying to control his students and instead allow them to find their way. Jimin majored in contemporary dance and ballet at Busan Arts High School, yet his dream was to be an artist given Jimin's potential as a dancer and ability to keep on moving forward with no hesitation, it was suggested for him to audition for BigHit when they came to Busan and Jimin agreed to do it. He practiced a lot, even on Sundays, whether on his own or with an instructor, and whenever he taught him something Jimin absorbed it like a sponge, and the teacher thought, 'a genius really does exist'. This was because of his overflowing power and energy, which to maintain was something innate, adding that it was from Jimin's positive personality and sincere feelings towards life that made all possible.

Fans suspect that BTS RM would be leaving the group or joining another agency after seeing his Instagram bio. A few days back, at the 2022 TMA award ...

But this time, he didn’t even take the name of his agency. The BTS ARMY also feels that the Bantan Boys won’t be leaving the agency, but will be doing their activities under the name of BTS. Fans suspect that BTS RM would be leaving the group or joining another agency after seeing his Instagram bio.

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.

BTS vocalist Jin will be releasing a solo single later this month, Big Hit Music has confirmed. On October 18, the K-pop agency confirmed to MBN that the ...

It also mentioned that the group plan to reconvene in 2025. Several South Korean news outlets have also reported that Jin’s upcoming single will be a collaboration with British rock band Coldplay. This comes days after Jin himself shared his plans to release a solo track at the boyband’s recent Busan ‘Yet To Come’ concert.

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.”

On October 19 at midnight KST, Jin announced that his first solo single album “The Astronaut” would be released on October 28 at 1 p.m. KST. Jin also unveiled ...

Check out Jin’s new trailer and schedule for “The Astronaut” below! [BTS](https://www.viki.com/celebrities/22048pr-bts?utm_source=soompi&utm_medium=soompi_news&utm_campaign=soompi_link&utm_content=watch-btss-jin-unveils-cinematic-trailer-for-1st-official-solo-single-the-astronaut&utm_content_id=1550161wpp)’s [Jin](https://www.viki.com/celebrities/21438pr-jin?utm_source=soompi&utm_medium=soompi_news&utm_campaign=soompi_link&utm_content=watch-btss-jin-unveils-cinematic-trailer-for-1st-official-solo-single-the-astronaut&utm_content_id=1550161wpp) has revealed the first glimpse of his concept for his upcoming solo single! Watch: BTS’s Jin Unveils Cinematic Trailer And Schedule For 1st Official Solo Single “The Astronaut”

Fortune, an American economic magazine, released an article on October 17 about how South Korea will be missing out on opportunities to earn billions…

Also, fans will continue to be able to enjoy various BTS content that will be recorded beforehand." Fortune explained, "Between 2014 and 2023, analysts projected BTS would have contributed 41.8 trillion won ($29.4 billion) to the South Korean economy if the band maintained its popularity." As well as contributing wealth to South Korea, the group has proved its ability to rock the country’s financial markets."

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.

After months of debate and talk of exemptions from the South Korean government, boyband BTS has announced its members will undertake mandatory military ...

"The government and the popular culture industries have found ways in which they can mutually support each other. The government consequently poured millions of dollars into the establishment of a Ministry of Culture which backed the film, television and music industries. In 2018, the Institute found BTS was contributing more than $3.6 billion to the South Korean economy every year. "They need to be they need to represent the best of youth, so idols will be hard working, they will have impeccable conduct." At the time, leaders of the country decided to use music to improve its image and increase its international pull. Despite the decision to undertake the service, the discussion has highlighted the unique relationship between the South Korean government and the K-Pop industry.