South Korea’s Parliament passes 'BTS Law' ahead of Jin’s bday; allows delayed military enlistment
South Korea’s Parliament passes ‘BTS Law’ ahead of Jin’s bday
As required by the Korean Military Law, most male idols are forced to put their music careers on hold temporarily to enlist in the Korean military for about 20 months by the age of 28. However, here is good news for Kpop band BTS’s fans. South Korea’s Parliament has passed a new ‘BTS Law’ ahead of one of the members Jin’s birthday which allows them to delay military enlistment. Thanks to this new law, Jin and Suga, who are on the brink of turning 28 years old, will continue entertaining their audience with their music. Fans were fearful that the two will soon leave to report on duty, leaving them without their music.
Jin will be celebrating his 28th birthday on December 4th. Earlier during a news conference in February, Jin had said, “As a Korean, it’s natural. And someday, when duty calls, we’ll be ready to respond and do our best.” But now, BTS Law has been passsed with allows them to delay their enlisting.
