BTS’ Suga officially has his mandatory military service start date in South Korea.
“Suga will begin his required service on September 22nd,” Big Hit Music wrote in a statement on Weverse. “There will be no official events on the day he starts his service or on the day he enters the training camp. We kindly ask fans to refrain from visiting Suga at his workplace during his service period. Please convey your warm greetings and encouragement only in your hearts .”
The statement continued, “We ask for your continued love and support for Suga until he completes his service and returns. Our company will also endeavor to provide all necessary support during that time,” the statement continued.
BTS’ Suga is preparing for the start of his mandatory military service in South Korea
On Sunday, Suga also appeared on Weverse to discuss recruiting. AND fan translation reveals that his time in the military isn’t something his fans will cry about, and will see them again in 2025.
Suga is the third member of BTS to participate in the mandatory military service in South Korea, after Jin and J-Hope. Over the next few years, all seven members of BTS will enlist, and the band is expected to reunite in 2025.
In August, Big Hit Music revealed in a statement released to Weverse that Suga has “initiated the military enlistment process by applying to end his enlistment deferment.
“We ask for your continued love and support for SUGA until he completes his military service and returns safely. Our company will spare no effort in supporting our artist,” the press release said.
The announcement comes just a day after the K-pop rapper/singer/songwriter wrapped up his Agust D trek in support of his debut album Day D she finished with three performances from August 4 to 6 at the KSPO Dome in Seoul.
BTS in April 2022.
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After his set, Suga appeared on Weverse Live to send a heartfelt message to ARMY. “I came to say goodbye after my last concert,” he said. He showed off his tattoo after a fan asked about it, but the “Haegeum” artist got emotional about the end of his tour.
“I think I’ve had a fun tour the last few months. I really don’t cry,” he said before reflecting on BTS’ journey. “Those past 10 years passed like in a movie. From then on, I started crying.”
Although Suga appeared to be hinting at delaying his upcoming military service, he did not say so directly. “I think it’s a lie if I say ‘soon,'” he told fans. “See you in 2025, OK? Please wait a moment. See you in 2025!”
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