BTS Hits the Draft: Jin Leads the Charge
Just when you thought you could’t get any more K‑pop drama out of the dancers and vocalists, Seoul’s powerhouse boy‑band BTS is stepping off the stage and into the army. On Monday, their agency HYBE dropped the bomb that the eldest brother, Jin, will finally dust off his draft card.
Jin’s Countdown
Jin, 29, has been avoiding the military like it’s a bad visit to a dentist. But when he turns 30 in December, it’s fighting expectancy to get a “flush‑out” from the Korean $Reckoning Office and accept a nearly two‑year shut‑down from being in the spotlight.
The Agency’s Low‑Key Memo
HYBE’s formal filing voids the draw‑out request at the end of October 2022 and says Jin will follow the Military Manpower Administration’s enrollment procedures. All other bandmates are on their own quarter‑time plans.
Dreaming of a 2025 Reunion
HYBE’s Bighit Music tossed a hopeful line: “We can’t wait to reunite as one in 2025 after everyone’s service.”
South Korea’s Military Vibe
Every able‑bodied man between 18 and 28 must go through 18‑21 months of training to guard against the nuclear‑armed North. Some folks get points for Olympians or top classical performers. Lawmakers even suggested exempting BTS, but the band’s future still has a solid pulse.
Band Break and Solo Swing
In June, the group paused group projects for solo ventures—which spurred the internet about what the 7‑member squad will do next. But just last weekend, they hit the streets of Busan for a FREE concert to boost South Korea’s bid for the World Expo 2030.
So join us, fans: time’s ticking, military life’s calling, and we’re ready to wait for the next heyday. Make sure to keep your beats ready, because BTS 2025 is going to hit just the spot.
