BTS's Suga Begins Military Enlistment Process

BTS’ Suga has started preparing to report for his mandatory military service in Korea, his management company BIGHIT revealed on Weverse on August 7. of his enlistment deferral," their post read, per Billboard. "We ask for your continued love and support for SUGA until he completes his military service and returns safely. Our company will spare no effort to provide support to our artist."

The news comes a day after Suga wrapped up his August "D-DAY" tour in support of his latest album. After his last show, he appeared on Weverse in a live broadcast and addressed his fans. "I've been on a fun tour the last two months. I really don't cry," he said. "These last 10 years have gone by like a movie." Although he hasn't discussed his enlistment plans, he did hint that it could be a while before fans see him perform live again. "I think it's a lie if I say 'soon'," he said. "See you in 2025, okay? Please wait a bit. 2025. See you soon!"

In 2022, after years of speculation, it was confirmed that BTS members would enlist in the South Korean military for national service. Their management company announced the news on Twitter in October 2022, writing, "BIGHIT MUSIC is proud to announce today that the members of BTS are currently moving forward with plans to complete their military service."< /p>

All able-bodied men between the ages of 18 and 28 must serve approximately two years in the South Korean military. Prior to BIGHIT's announcement, it was widely debated whether BTS members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook would receive exemptions from mandatory service, a decision that would have required a change in the rules. Korean military laws. As things stand, exemptions are only granted to sports stars and top classical musicians. The group was