BTS Law' Allows K-Pop Stars to Postpone Military Service
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A revision to the South Korean Military Service Act, informally “the BTS law,” has been passed, allowing K-pop stars, like BTS’s Jin, who have won a medal for cultural impact to postpone their military conscription until they are 30.
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South Korean gamers get exemption from mandatory military service; fans say 'If BTS didn't deserve to get exempted, no one does
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Explained: How come BTS is exempt from South Korea's mandatory military service?
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BTS Law: South Korean National Assembly Divided Over Exempting K-Pop Group From Military Service
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Korean pop stars BTS given pass on military service
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K-pop stars BTS extend career by two years after military service law change, BTS
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BTS, K-Pop Allowed to Extend Delay to Korean Military Service
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BTS - Wikipedia
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Music: How Mandatory Military Service Is A Thorn In The Side Of K-pop - Forbes India
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BTS Can Appear in National Events During Military Service
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K-pop star Suga becomes 3rd BTS member to start military service - The Daily Guardian
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K-pop stars BTS are 'very much expected' to do 18 months' military service for South Korea