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K-Pop Group BTS Members Face Possible Military Conscription - etcanada.com - South Korea
etcanada.com
09.10.2022 / 03:05

K-Pop Group BTS Members Face Possible Military Conscription

South Korea’s military appears to want to conscript members of the K-pop supergroup BTS for mandatory military duties, as the public remains sharply divided over whether they should be given exemptions.

North Korea fires two missiles shortly after US-South Korea drills conclude - www.foxnews.com - USA - South Korea - Japan - North Korea
foxnews.com
09.10.2022 / 00:57

North Korea fires two missiles shortly after US-South Korea drills conclude

North Korea has fired two short range missiles toward its eastern coast hours after the U.S. military concluded military training exercises with South Korea. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement they detected the two missiles launched between 1:48 a.m.

‘Star Trek: Prodigy’ Mid-Season Trailer Revealed, Ronny Cox Joins Voice Cast - deadline.com - Australia - France - New York - USA - New York - Italy - South Korea - Austria - Germany - Switzerland
deadline.com
09.10.2022 / 00:17

‘Star Trek: Prodigy’ Mid-Season Trailer Revealed, Ronny Cox Joins Voice Cast

Paramount+ today debuted the official mid-season trailer for season one of its original animated kids’ series, Star Trek: Prodigy. The trailer was introduced by executive producers Kevin and Dan Hageman, during the “Star Trek” universe panel at New York Comic Con.

South Korean official says it’s “desirable” for BTS to be drafted into the military - www.thefader.com - South Korea
thefader.com
07.10.2022 / 20:51

South Korean official says it’s “desirable” for BTS to be drafted into the military

The door for members of BTS to put their music careers on pause to serve in South Korea’s mandatory military draft is still very much open. In comments flagged by the Associated Press, Lee Ki Sik, commissioner of the Military Manpower Administration, said on Friday that it would be “desirable” for BTS members to take part in the draft in order to preserve the appearance of fairness. The government of South Korea appears close to deciding on whether or not the members of one of the biggest pop groups in the world will be forced to serve in the military.

K-pop group BTS members face possible military conscription - nypost.com - South Korea
nypost.com
07.10.2022 / 17:03

K-pop group BTS members face possible military conscription

whether they should be given exemptions.Lee Ki Sik, commissioner of the Military Manpower Administration, told lawmakers on Friday that it’s “desirable” for BTS members to fulfill their military duties to ensure fairness in the country’s military service.Earlier this week, Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup made almost identical comments about BTS at a parliamentary committee meeting, and Culture Minister Park Bo Gyoon said his ministry would soon finalize its position on the issue.Whether the band’s seven members must serve in the army is one of the hottest issues in South Korea because its oldest member, Jin, faces possible enlistment early next year after turning 30 in December.Under South Korean law, all able-bodied men are required to perform 18-21 months of military service. But the law provides special exemptions for athletes, classical and traditional musicians, and ballet and other dancers who have won top prizes in certain competitions that enhance national prestige.Without a revision of the law, the government can take steps to grant special exemptions.

Hani trademarks EXID’s name, members now operate as a company - www.nme.com - South Korea
nme.com
06.10.2022 / 13:35

Hani trademarks EXID’s name, members now operate as a company

Hani has shared that she has successfully trademarked EXID‘s name, and that the members now operate the group as a company.The K-pop veterans made an appearance on the latest episode of South Korean idol variety show Weekly Idol, during which Hani shared that she had previously managed to trademark EXID’s name.Hani told the show’s hosts, Han Kwang-hee and SUPER JUNIOR‘s Eunhyuk, that she had acquired a trademark of the girl group’s name while preparing for their long-awaited comeback. “I got our ‘EXID’ trademark to be under our ownership, in order for us to be able to earn our revenue under [our group name],” she said.As a result of their artistic autonomy as EXID, activities like preparing for the group’s reunion comeback were managed and carried out by the five members of EXID themselves.

South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to make decision on BTS’ military service by December - www.nme.com - South Korea - city Busan
nme.com
06.10.2022 / 09:59

South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to make decision on BTS’ military service by December

BTS‘ exemption from military service by December.The announcement was made during tourism minister Park Bo-kyun’s attendance of the South Korean National Assembly’s parliamentary inspection of the administration yesterday (October 5), per Ten Asia. Park shared a timeline for the decision after People Power Party member Lee Yong-ho requested for him to “actively review the issue of BTS’s military service”, as translated by Soompi.“Member Jin’s enlistment is set to be sorted out by December, but the MCST will finalise our stance as soon as possible before then,” Park said in response.

South Korean defence minister says it is “desirable” that BTS carry out military service - www.nme.com - South Korea - North Korea - city Busan
nme.com
04.10.2022 / 11:47

South Korean defence minister says it is “desirable” that BTS carry out military service

BTS from compulsory military service.On October 4 at the National Defence Committee’s interpellation session, Lee was asked for his opinion on a bill proposed by Kim Young-bae of the Democratic Party of Korea last month, which aims to allow pop celebrities like BTS, who have received merits from the government, to serve an alternative form of military service.According to KoreaJoongAngDaily, the defence minister stated that it is “desirable that members of BTS carry out their mandatory military service”. However, Lee also added that he would “respect the revised law if it does pass in Congress”.This follows the statement he made shortly after Kim’s bill was proposed, in which Lee said it would be “difficult” to extend this alternative [military service] programme to BTS due to “aspects of fairness on fulfilling mandatory military service”.In his original proposal, Kim suggested for existing provisions for athletes, actors, directors and classical musicians who have made a significant international impact be made available to decorated pop musicians such as BTS.

BTS to take over Busan with ‘The City’ project ahead of free ‘Yet To Come’ concert - www.nme.com - South Korea - county Fairfield
nme.com
27.09.2022 / 12:07

BTS to take over Busan with ‘The City’ project ahead of free ‘Yet To Come’ concert

HYBE will be launching BTS’ ‘The City’ project in Busan ahead of the boyband’s forthcoming free concert in the city next month.On September 26, the agency shared that it would be transforming the southern city of Busan into a “concert play park” offering a variety of entertainment events both before and after BTS’ ‘Yet To Come’ concert on October 15.‘The City’ in Busan is set to begin on October 5, kicking off with the launch of ‘2022 BTS Exhibition : Proof’ at Haeundae LCT, which will highlight the past nine years of BTS’ career, per Korea JoongAng Daily.Other experiences coming as part of the project include the launch of limited edition BTS and Busan-themed goods at the Lotte Department Store chain.Between October 14-31, Lotte World Adventure amusement park in Busan will undergo a BTS transformation: the park will be lit up in the group’s signature purple and play their music, and serve purple-themed food and beverages during this time.Outdoor afterparties will also be held at the amusement park on October 15 and 16 following BTS’ concert in Busan.Additionally, five hotels – namely Paradise Hotel Busan, Grand Josun Busan, Park Hyatt Busan, Lotte Hotel Busan and Fairfield by Marriott Busan Songdo Beach – will be launching BTS-themed packages.

New ‘Silent Hill’ game rated in South Korea - www.nme.com - South Korea - Indiana
nme.com
26.09.2022 / 14:01

New ‘Silent Hill’ game rated in South Korea

Silent Hill game has been rated by South Korea’s Game Rating and Administration Committee, titled Silent Hill: The Short Message.The game was rated by the committee on Monday (September 26), listed under publisher UNIANA. As Gematsu reports, the company regularly publishes Konami games in South Korea.A number of Silent Hill projects are reportedly in development at various studios, including Bloober Team (The Medium, Layers Of Fear) who partnered with Konami last year to jointly develop “selected contents”.

BTS release a remixed version of ‘Yet to Come’ - www.nme.com - Britain - South Korea - city Busan
nme.com
23.09.2022 / 13:35

BTS release a remixed version of ‘Yet to Come’

BTS have released a music video for ‘Yet to Come (Hyundai Ver.)’, a British rock remix of the septet’s latest title track.The new visual sees BTS performing the song live from a rooftop, interspersed with shots of children playing soccer, as well as crowds and families tuning in to watch World Cup events.“We’re going straight to the stars, they never thought we’d make it this far / Now the vision is clear, the goal of the century is here,” Suga and J-hope declare in revised lyrics for the chorus.The remixed version of ‘Yet to Come’ was produced in partnership with Hyundai as part of ‘Goal of the Century’, the car company’s promotional campaign for the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup. Following the track’s release, Hyundai is set to launch the #TeamCentury12 challenge on TikTok to promote the messaging behind BTS’ track.BTS are also set to hold a free live performance in Busan next month.

BTS’ J-Hope Joins Fellow K-pop Star Crush for ‘Rush Hour,’ His Comeback Single After Military Service - variety.com - South Korea - North Korea
variety.com
22.09.2022 / 22:21

BTS’ J-Hope Joins Fellow K-pop Star Crush for ‘Rush Hour,’ His Comeback Single After Military Service

Thania Garcia South Korean R&B singer Crush, who is in the midst of a comeback after a two-year military service hiatus, has recruited BTS’ J-Hope for his new single, “Rush Hour.” The celebratory song arrived on Thursday with an accompanying music video which also stars J-Hope and sees both artists skating through elaborate dance numbers in an alleyway. After Crush begins the track, he’s joined by the BTS member, who playfully raps, “Wherever I go now it’s a red carpet feel / Cameras snapping wherever I go like flash, flash,” as a crowd of camera flashes appears behind him. Crush told the Korean entertainment publication Soompi that his decision to collaborate with J-Hope was natural, as they are both going in a similar musical direction, and added that he “was so grateful for [J-Hope] when he helped monitor and provided coaching.”

HYBE addresses expenses for BTS’ upcoming ‘Yet To Come’ concert in Busan - www.nme.com - South Korea - city Busan
nme.com
22.09.2022 / 11:03

HYBE addresses expenses for BTS’ upcoming ‘Yet To Come’ concert in Busan

HYBE has published a new statement addressing the issue of expenses for BTS‘ forthcoming ‘Yet To Come’ concert in Busan.South Korean broadcast network KBS reported yesterday (September 21) claiming that the Busan government had sent out sponsorship request emails to the 10 biggest corporations in Korea as a means of funding BTS’ ‘Yet To Come’ Busan concert on October 15. The concert has been touted as free-of-charge for audiences, in order to support Busan’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo.KBS also reported that the Busan government had done so while attaching a contact for HYBE in their correspondence, claiming the request was passed down from the entertainment company.

South Korean defence minister responds to proposals for BTS’ military exemption - www.nme.com - South Korea - North Korea - city Busan
nme.com
21.09.2022 / 12:37

South Korean defence minister responds to proposals for BTS’ military exemption

BTS’ Order of Cultural Merit awarded by former president Moon Jae-In in 2018 — should be allowed to serve an alternative form of military service.Korea JoongAng Daily reported on September 21 that Defence Minister Lee has since responded to the proposal, saying that it would be “difficult” to extend this alternative [military service] programme to BTS due to “aspects of fairness on fulfilling mandatory military service” during an interpellation at the National Assembly held on September 19.Kim Young-bae’s original proposal suggests that existing provisions in place for athletes, actors, directors and classical musicians who have made a significant international impact should be expanded to include decorated pop celebrities. “Korean pop celebrities active in the international field make unimaginable economic and social contributions,” said Kim, per The Korea Times.He also added that BTS’ recent appointment as ambassadors of Busan City is one way the boyband are actively serving South Korea’s national interests.

BTS’ ‘Yet To Come’ Busan concert to be livestreamed on Weverse and TV for free - www.nme.com - Britain - Spain - South Korea - Japan - city Busan
nme.com
21.09.2022 / 10:01

BTS’ ‘Yet To Come’ Busan concert to be livestreamed on Weverse and TV for free

BTS have announced that their upcoming ‘Yet To Come’ concert in Busan will be livestreamed on Weverse and on South Korean television for free.The K-pop juggernauts are slated to perform at the ‘Yet To Come’ concert in the South Korean city of Busan on October 15 at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium for free, organised in support of the city’s bid to host the World City Expo in 2030.On September 20, Big Hit Music took to BTS’ official Weverse page to announce that the upcoming gig will be livestreamed on the fan community platform free of cost as well.The concert will be streamed in real-time from October 15 at 6pm KST, with subtitles available in eight languages, including English, Japanese, Mandarin and Spanish. Fans will have the option of viewing the concert livestream either through Weverse’s mobile or smart TV apps.Other platforms previously announced to be offering complimentary livestreams of ‘Yet To Come’ also include ZEPETO and Naver Now.

South Korean lawmaker proposes bill for pop celebrities like BTS to serve alternative military duty - www.nme.com - South Korea - North Korea - city Busan
nme.com
20.09.2022 / 09:31

South Korean lawmaker proposes bill for pop celebrities like BTS to serve alternative military duty

BTS’ Order of Cultural Merit awarded by former president Moon Jae-In in 2018 — should be allowed to serve an alternative form of military service.Kim’s proposal suggests that existing provisions in place for athletes, actors, directors and classical musicians who have made a significant international impact should be expanded to include decorated pop celebrities.“Korean pop celebrities active in the international field make unimaginable economic and social contributions,” said Kim, per The Korea Times.He added that BTS’ recent appointment as ambassadors of Busan City is one way the boyband are actively serving South Korea’s national interests.

Crush joins forces with BTS’ J-hope on upcoming digital single ‘Rush Hour’ - www.nme.com - South Korea - county Jack
nme.com
19.09.2022 / 10:25

Crush joins forces with BTS’ J-hope on upcoming digital single ‘Rush Hour’

Crush has revealed that his upcoming single will feature BTS rapper J-hope.Earlier today (September 19), the 30-year-old singer shared the first music video teaser for his new digital single ‘Rush Hour’ featuring J-hope. The clip is soundtracked by a groovy hip-hop instrumental while time flows in reverse around Crush.

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