A member of K-pop juggernaut BTS started his mandatory alternative service Friday, the group's agency told AFP, after SUGA was declared unfit for the regular military draft due to health reasons.
The septet has become a global cultural phenomenon, selling out stadiums and dominating charts while raking in billions for South Korea's economy and building an international legion of fans known as ARMY.
The reasons for the decision on Suga have not been disclosed, however it is believed to be related to shoulder surgery he had in 2020, Yonhap said."The time has come," to begin my service, he wrote on social media.- 'The king will return' - "We ask fans to refrain from visiting SUGA's work location during its alternative service period. We ask that you only give a warm send-off and encouragement to SUGA from your heart," is said in a statement.
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