BTS Jin May Enlist Within This Year... Submitted Request to Cancel Enlistment Postponement on the 4th
Military enlistment notice issued within 3 months after submission of discharge cancellation request
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] Jin (30, real name Kim Seokjin), the eldest member of the group BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan), has officially announced his intention to cancel his military service postponement.
According to related industry sources on the 4th, Jin's side submitted a 'Request for Cancellation of Enlistment Postponement' to the Military Manpower Administration on the same day. Born in 1992, Jin is currently 30 years old. As the eldest member of BTS, Jin's enlistment had been postponed until the end of this year based on the recommendation of the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism under the revised Military Service Act of 2020.
Under current law, those who have postponed enlistment must submit a cancellation request to the Military Manpower Administration if they wish to enlist before the end of the postponement period.
With Jin submitting the cancellation request, the Military Manpower Administration will decide the enlistment timing considering the applicant's enlistment plan, military needs, and the number of people waiting to enlist, and will send Jin an enlistment notice.
Since enlistment notices are usually issued within three months after submitting the cancellation request, it is expected that Jin will enlist in the military as early as within this year.
Earlier, BTS's agency Big Hit Music announced on the 17th of last month that Jin planned to apply for cancellation of his enlistment postponement.
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Meanwhile, the Ministry of National Defense stated that even while BTS members are serving in the military, "if there are national events for public interest or events conducted at the national interest level, and if the individual wishes, opportunities to participate will be provided," indicating that Jin's direct or indirect activities may continue after enlistment.
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