In the morning of the 25th, at a meeting of the National Assembly’s National Defense Committee’s Bill Review Subcommittee, it is known that the discussion on the amendment to the Military Service Act, which includes the content of ‘Let’s include pop culture artists in the subjects of art and sports personnel transfer,’ will resume, attracting attention.
Discussion of the amendment to the Military Service Act was not discussed as an agenda item at the National Defense Committee subcommittee meeting in September.
In addition, he pointed out the benefits of military service that are discriminated against compared to the fine arts field, even when BTS has achieved unique achievements, and expressed the position that discrimination and prejudice against pop culture artists should be eliminated.
Korean Music Contents Association said, “Whether or not the amendment to the Military Service Act is passed will be the last chance for BTS to benefit from military service.” He continued, “Korean pop musicians are playing a leading role in enhancing the image of the country and raising the prestige of the country, and are producing results that are not lacking compared to any other field.”
At the ‘2021 AMA’ held on the 22nd, BTS recorded three trophies, including the ‘Artist of the Year’ award, which corresponds to the grand prize. In addition, BTS is highly regarded for its global influence and ripple effect by attending the UN General Assembly as a special presidential envoy and giving speeches.
It is noteworthy how the unusual achievements of BTS will affect the discussion of the amendment to the Military Service Act.
Source: www.osen.co.kr
