South Korea & the Ministry of Nat'l Defense said, “BTS can participate in public & national interest events while serving in the military.”

When the group BTS announced their intention to enlist in the military in order, the Ministry of National Defense announced that they would be able to participate in 'public interest or national level events' while serving in the military.

In the last regular briefing, a spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense asked about the possibility of BTS performing after enlisting, “The position is that if there is a national event for public interest or any event held at the national interest level, we will provide an opportunity to participate if you wish.” answered.

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Alexander Utt. / 외신기자 프리랜서

Kim Hong-e / SIT Journalist