Today (7th), at the National Assembly National Defense Committee audit, opinions were divided over the issue of BTS's fulfillment of their military service obligations.

“Our military service resources are decreasing, and the most important thing in fulfilling our military service is fairness and equity,” said Lee Ki-sik, director of the Military Manpower Administration.



Power of the People Some lawmakers also emphasized the need for BTS to enlist.

Rep. Han Ki-ho, a former military general, is a member of BTS member Suga's own album 'D-2', the song 'What do you think?'

He quoted the lyrics of 'the military will go on their own when the time is right' in the head of the National Inspectorate, citing it, claiming that "they said they would do their duty as a nation."

Another member of the lawmaker said that the revision of the Military Service Act to allow BTS to perform alternative service is a 'big man's law'. "He said.

Similarly, lawmaker Shin Won-sik, a former military general, said, "I don't have to go to the military and do more piano practice to become a great cultural artist." "Elvis Presley also served in the military. Namjin singer also went to Vietnam War. pointed out.



On the other hand, the Democratic Party of Korea argued that special military service should be applied to BTS, citing the promotion of national prestige.

Assemblyman Seol Hoon said, "If BTS is disbanded, it is a national loss."

Rep. Seol then expressed frustration, saying, "If you look at the situation in front of you, you should send the army, but if you look at the world and think about the ideal of Korea, you must let go."

Rep. Kim Young-bae also pointed out, "In an interview with the Military Manpower Administration, there is a perception that 'Pure art is decided by an authoritative judge, but popular art is a popular vote.'



The scene of the National Inspectorate of the National Defense Commission, where the 'BTS military service exception' workshop continued, was recorded in the video.



(Composition/Editing: Jin Sang-myung / Production: D Contents Planning Department)