Why do Korean male idols have to serve in the military?
Duty comes from Korean citizenship and conscription law, not celebrity status. Pop success is not a general exemption.
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- Duty comes from Korean citizenship and conscription law, not celebrity status. Pop success is not a general exemption.
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Most able-bodied South Korean men must serve. Limited systems historically cover specified medal-winning athletes and certain classical artists, creating the fairness debate around BTS. A BTS-only exception would require a defensible rule for future singers. Eligibility and timing depend on the individual and current law.
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