snoop1130 Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 South Korea passes law allowing K-pop bands to postpone military service By Sabah Choudhry Mandatory military service has been postponed for K-pop stars like BTS South Korea's parliament has passed a bill to allow global K-pop stars, such as BTS, to delay their mandatory national service to age 30. All able-bodied South Korean men aged between 18 and 28 are required to serve the military for two years. The amendment to the Military Service Act allows exemptions for K-pop megastars, who boost South Korea's cultural image and economy with their international appeal. South Korea allows eligible students to defer duties up to 28-years-old - having previously granted exemptions for high-profile classical musicians and Olympic athletes. Full Story: https://news.sky.com/story/south-korea-passes-law-allowing-k-pop-bands-to-postpone-military-service-12148168 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 What a shame, at that age it is the best way to keep in a good shape....Almost in the North.. ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surelynot Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Thank god......going to sleep much easier tonight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecyclist Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 They should be permanently enrolled in the military, so humanity isn't subjected to the <deleted> they produce anymore. Calling it music doesn't doesn't make it so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Terrible news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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