BTS go off into the army - what now for K-pop's biggest stars?
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Why do K-pop stars like BTS have to complete military service – and which male idols will be next to enlist?
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K-pop stars BTS drafted into military service in South Korea
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Why do K-pop stars like BTS have to complete military service – and which male idols will be next to enlist?
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There's no reason they should be excluded from this': BTS Finds Itself at Crossroads As South
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BTS go off into the army - what now for K-pop's biggest stars? - BBC News
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