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BTS take a break: world's biggest K-pop group is caught between Korea's soft power ambitions and national security
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K-pop group BTS to enlist in South Korean military, may not regroup until 2025
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BTS' J-Hope gets military promotion, RM becomes ambassador of South Korea's Defence Ministry's agency
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BTS Star Jin Begins Military Service in South Korea – NBC Los Angeles
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BTS: South Korea to conduct survey on boyband members' military service? Here's what we know
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Will BTS have to serve in the real ARMY? The debate over military service and the K-pop band in South Korea
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Suga may not enlist as active-duty soldier for South Korean military service - Hindustan Times
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Why BTS not seeking a military exemption was sensible
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Agency says BTS members will serve in South Korea's military
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BTS Members To Serve Military Duty in South Korea
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