"We
would like to inform our fans that SUGA has initiated the
military enlistment process by applying for the termination of
his enlistment postponement," Big Hit Music said in a statement.
All able-bodied South Korean men ages 18-28 must serve in the
military for about two years.
Under a 2019 revision of the law, globally recognised K-pop
stars were allowed to put off their service until the age of 30.
Parliament is now debating a new amendment that would allow
K-pop stars to do just three weeks of military training.
In April, J-Hope, another member of Grammy-nominated BTS, began
his mandatory military service, following Jin, the oldest, who
joined the military in December.
"We ask you for your continued love and support for SUGA until
he completes his military service and safely returns," the label
said.
Suga went on his first solo world tour earlier this year,
running his YouTube talk show.
(Reporting by Ju-min Park; Editing by Alex Richardson)
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