Suga of BTS in January 2023.Photo:Marc Piasecki/WireImage
Marc Piasecki/WireImage
BTS' Sugaofficially has a start date for South Korea’s mandatory military service.
“Suga will be beginning his required service on September 22,” Big Hit Music wrote in a statement onWeverse. “There will not be any official events taking place 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 the period of his service. Please convey your warm regards and encouragement in your hearts only.”
The statement continued, “We ask for your continued love and support for Suga until he completes his service and returns. Our company will also strive to provide all the support he needs during this time,” the statement continued.
On Sunday, Suga also appeared onWeverseto discuss enlistment. Afan translationreveals that his time in the military isn’t anything for his fans to cry about, and he’ll see them again in 2025.
Suga is the third member ofBTSto participate in South Korea’s mandatory military service, followingJinandJ-Hope. Throughout the next few years, all seven members of BTS will enlist, with the band expected to reunited in 2025.
“We ask you for your continued love and support for SUGA until he completes his military service and safely returns. Our company will spare no effort in providing support for our artist,” the statement said.
The announcement came just one day after the K-pop rapper/singer/songwriter ended his Agust D trek in support of his debut albumD-Daywrapped with three shows from Aug. 4 to 6 at Seoul’s KSPO Dome.
BTS in April 2022.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
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While Suga seemed to hint at putting off his upcoming military service, he didn’t address it directly. “I think it’s a lie if I say ‘soon,'” he told fans. “Let’s see each other in 2025, OK? Please wait a little bit. 2025. See you then!”
source: people.com
