"Private Wakes Up at 5:58 AM, Also Undergoes Chemical and Biological Warfare Training"…Foreign Media Highlights Korean Military Life Also Experienced by BTS

Detailed Report on All BTS Members Enlisting in the Military

A Japanese media outlet has drawn attention by reporting in detail on BTS's military training schedule following their enlistment. The article became a hot topic locally, even appearing on the main news page of Yahoo Japan, the country's largest portal.

After Jimin and Jungkook enlisted on the 12th, all BTS members are currently fulfilling their military service obligations. While major foreign media such as BBC and CNN have rushed to cover this, Japan's Nippon News Network (ANN) provided a detailed explanation of the training schedule at South Korea's Army training center.

Jimin (left) and Jungkook, who cut their hair short before enlistment [Image source=Weverse, Instagram]

In an article dated the 17th (local time), the outlet stated, "South Korean men must enlist between the ages of 20 and 28, serving 18 months in the Army, 20 months in the Navy, and 21 months in the Air Force," adding, "There was discussion about exempting BTS from military service, but ultimately, 'special treatment cannot be given,' so they were not exempted."

Regarding the BTS members' military status, it said, "Jin, who enlisted first, has already been promoted to sergeant, and J-Hope is a corporal, which is a relatively fast promotion," adding, "Thanks to the members' high physical abilities, these two are 'special warriors,' excellent soldiers."

ANN also indirectly conveyed the experience of military life in Korea through an interview with one of its cameramen who served in the military domestically.

The cameraman revealed, "I enlisted in 2009 at the age of 20 and was assigned to the Army. I was placed in a unit close to North Korea and spent the last 10 months of my service in a guard unit near the Military Demarcation Line."

He continued, "Reveille is at 6 a.m., but as a private, you have to wake up earlier than senior soldiers, so you must be awake by 5:58 a.m." The media also reported that he underwent training entering a gas chamber without a mask, which appears to describe the chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) training process at the training center.

Additionally, "There are days when training lasts for seven hours straight, and days when a high-ranking military official visits, causing all scheduled activities to be canceled for a full day of cleaning," he added.

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