Devo went viral for this take on BTS' mandatory military service in South Korea

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@debhouckscraftycottage 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Devo. To the lady - they did NOT "split" as a band. The band is intact, love each other, and, in fact, they just performed a Free huge concert that was crazy good in Busan, South Korea. They Are, however, working on solo works, which they may have started to do because they knew they would enlist if the Government didn't come through with an exemption for them. Frankly, I think they took the matter in there own hands to stop the lack of response and back and forth from their Government. They love their country too, as they should, so feel they are doing the right thing. Fan base is sad, but remaining supportive of our BTS and waiting for them to come back in 2025 as a group. In the meantime, there are solo works that will be coming out over the next months and we look forward to those.

@sekarpriyadhaarshini753 2 жыл бұрын

Hello army Jin's new song called astronaut is coming out on October 28th at 1pm kst. Please treat it like a group comeback and show it lots of love. Please spread this message everywhere please.

@StylishChicVibes 2 жыл бұрын

@@sekarpriyadhaarshini753 it’s not a group comeback Jin is enlisting after

@kimnamjoon3805 2 жыл бұрын

@@StylishChicVibes they are saying to treat jin's new song as a group comback

@GreyMinerva 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I thought - Jin especially was creeping up on the deadline, and taking the opportunity to take a small breather, explore himself a bit artistically and leave his mark before going in makes perfect sense. Also, I'm interpreting their comments on reuniting in 2025 as a hint that they may do what I personally believe would be the only sensible thing - enlist as quickly as possible to get their collective service over and done with. Otherwise it will be seven years before they've all done their service, if every member up to Jungkook waits until the last minute to go in. If they volunteer to enlist now, they might all be able to go in during 2023, and then they will all be done in 2025. They've always shown that they hate being one member short, and going on for years and years with one, two, three or four members missing (when the 94 and 95 line go in) would probably be more painful and depressing to them than to just be apart for two years.

@patriciamar1536 2 жыл бұрын

BTS Army IS READY TO SUPPORT THEM thought thick or thin. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

@nomical89 2 жыл бұрын

Devo keeps speaking the truth. To any non-fans reading the comments, BTS didn't split. They announced in June 2022 that they're focusing on solo activities for the foreseeable future but they're still performing together as a group. This month alone they attended and performed at an awards show and had a stadium concert in South Korea. Other than that, great coverage on this story!

@lyndsey7673 2 жыл бұрын

BTS didn't split. The members made that clear. They started solo projects and were also doing group promotions. And I totally agree with you Devo. You make so.much sense. But the boys made this decision on their own because there was debates from the government if they would exempt them and could never come up with an answer. So the boys took it upon themselves and enlisted and said they are proud to do so because it is their duty. They never spoke a word on wanting to be exempt they always have said they will enlist and do their duty. So in my opinion I believe they started solo projects to prepare us all around the world for their enlistment. So proud of them. They will be back in 2025 they said as a group and better than ever! And they promised that, and army's promise we will wait! 💜

@classical7 2 жыл бұрын

ApoBangpo 💜😭

@nenadcacic3105 2 жыл бұрын

BTS are looking forward to reconvening as a group again around 2025 following their service commitment."but BTS is not over they haven'twanna say to all the bts army's that please keep remembering what junkook said in vlive that bts will never disband and bts is not stopping any activities as a group it just that we want some different experiences and more focused on our solo projects so that after break we can come with fresh new ideas and we bts and army can grow more and more. He also said that we have so many things to do so please don't misunderstand us and he said 3-4 tims just to reassure army's that they are not going anywhere they are not going on hiatus or disbandement at all this is what he clearly said. but BTS is not over they haven'tBoth the company and the members of BTS are looking forward to reconvening as a group again around 2025.

@sekarpriyadhaarshini753 2 жыл бұрын

Hello army Jin's new song called astronaut is coming out on October 28th at 1pm kst. Please treat it like a group comeback and show it lots of love. Please spread this message everywhere please.

@sr_ian 2 жыл бұрын

This right here!

@haeleelee6885 2 жыл бұрын

BTS chose to go. This man, or any non-Korean, has no right to have any opinion on this matter. The history of our country, the countless sacrifices of those who have gone before us for us to be here today as a nation and people does not run through his veins nor does he have any inkling to the magnitude of our resilience and survival to the evils of foreign forces. How belittling of all of you to say something so thoughtless so that you can get views and go viral on such a serious topic that affects our daily lives. Not just North Korea of today, but for thousands of years, we have had japan, china, russia, america, constantly meddling in our affairs and bringing carnage to our people. The Korean military exists to protect this nation and its great history of goodness and survival, this includes BTS. No amount of singing and dancing is going to stop the brutality of a potential invasion brought on by the evils of man. BTS understands this all too well. The government had not made any decision. BTS chose to go because they are 7 individuals amongst the countless who call themselves Korean who love and cherish this nation and its people. Sacrifice is a duty and not a whim. BTS did not make this nation what it is today. Blood, Sweat, and Tears of countless who went before us did. Shame on you people for being so frivolous with your words in speaking out about something you have zero idea about. If you have any care about this matter, I encourage you to study our history and open your eyes to something that has been smothered into being silent for much too long.

@Hardyier 2 жыл бұрын

They did not “split” before this. Thank you, Devo! You make more sense than many experts. BTS were underdogs and ‘made it’ outside of Korea before they were recognized within Korea. The problem here is that once again, Koreans don’t seem to truly understand the value of this group. Imagine if the UK govnmt forced the Beatles to split up during the height of their career. Now imagine that they did this when the group brought in hundreds of millions of dollars to the local economy, a percentage of the Korean national GDP. Korean lawmakers are out of touch and want to use them in whatever way they can, whether it is their brand or their bodies. It’s such a shame and only will outside media coverage change anything. Koreans are like that.

@ystrw 2 жыл бұрын

I'm beginning to think that the only way non-ARMY Korea is going to genuinely appreciate what BTS have done for the country is to let them take the fall. Let BTS enlist: let the Hallyu wave evaporate, let the EXPO bid be lost because EXPO ambassadors got sidelined in the critical year. (EXPO committee will choose the host city in 2023- Nov 2023.) Let them crash, let the tourism dry up and the sales vanish and the interest just die away. I think only that will be sufficient to drive in the fact that this is not just another one of those many K-pop groups that everyone's so jaded about. And that other groups, no matter how hard-working and dedicated, simply cannot fill the gap. BTS have nothing to worry about, we ARMYs are about the most loyal fanbase out there, and we'll wait. But we've never once suggested that loyalty to BTS = loyalty to South Korea or its obstinate, ungrateful, greedy, backwards government. People keep telling us Internationals to keep our opinions out of it because it's an internal matter; it's not, but if that's what their attitude is, we can just hang on to our cash, turn off our votes and streams and support, find other places to visit and cultures to appreciate (I'm going to Italy next summer, not Korea...) and wait for BTS's comeback.

@haeleelee6885 2 жыл бұрын

@bob8675309666 2 жыл бұрын

@@haeleelee6885 Try looking into your own history, you can not deny the impact BTS has had on their country. History is made silent first by it's own people. If you want people to know about your country, then let them know EVERYTHING, not just the bits and pieces you feel are relevant. You don't have to like them or their music, you don't have to support them, but in the future when people are looking back at this moment as "history", BTS will be a part of that. They had every intention to serve because it is what all good (male) citizens should do. They chose to serve normal enlistment time because the government was kicking their feet and they were tired of waiting. From the outside looking in, it seems like the government was trying to squeeze everything they can out of BTS before sending them in to serve and assumed that BTS would be accommodating because they held the "possibility" of an exemption or alternative service over their heads. I agree that people outside of Korea shouldn't really have a say in the military. But they have every right to speak on BTS because they belong to the world. Edit: Just realized I responded to someone who is desperately copy and pasting their comment on as many other comments as possible. Oh well, I stand by it.

@ystrw 2 жыл бұрын

@@haeleelee6885 Oh, you think we I-ARMYs have no say on this matter? And just where do you think your country would be if not for us? Shall we find out? Shall we shut down your hallyu wave for a few years and see how you like it? You know, the whole point of which is the enormous degree of international influence that BTS have brought you- you do understand that, don't you? Seventh most influential nation in the world in 2021...because of K-pop. Soft power enough to try for an EXPO hosting, and oh, look who your EXPO ambassadors are. BTS. Best-selling albums, most-streamed videos, most awarded group in history... Now who was it that made BTS so successful? I'll give you a hint: it wasn't Korean radio, Korean TV, or Korean music shows. It wasn't the citizens all bored with K-pop groups, and definitely not the other K-pop fandoms, was it? Now. Just who do you think you are to try and declare who knows what about your country? What an arrogant little sot you are. You have no clue at all what people have learned about your country, your government, your society and the traditions that you hold more important than the present and future. I know all about your military, I've studied it in depth these past two years. I know who gets exemptions at the government's whim, guidelines be damned. I know your laws state there's supposed to be a specific number of active soldiers at all time, and I know your population is dropping- in part thanks to all the suicides among young people- to the point where it will soon require more than 100% of the male population to fulfil that required number. I know how men in the military treat each other; I know soldiers get paid a pittance and the government pockets all the profits the men might have earned during their enlistment. Incidentally, I do know a great deal about the brutal domination of Korea by Japan, and Japan's constant efforts to cast themselves as victims. I also know of China's efforts to claim everything of significance that Korea's ever done. I wonder how much you could tell me about England vs Ireland, or US vs Mexico? So, why did I learn all of this? Why, because BTS caught my interest. What you and others like you seem to refuse to understand is that being interested in your country is one thing, and being loyal ARMY to BTS is a different thing altogether. Our loyalty to, and affection for, BTS does not extend to you, your country, and your government. Just as someone's love of Coldplay does not extend to loving England and Boris Johnson, or love of Silk Sonic does not mean you love America and Donald Trump. We have tolerated the fact that Korea and BTS go together, and we have been curious, but we are NOT loyal to South Korea or its government. (Especially not after watching them for the past three years. The US military is particularly displeased with you at this time, you know, because your government simply will not give any sort of answer to where they stand on China.) And we do NOT feel any obligation to support you when you insult us, offend us, call us ignorant, and tell us to keep quiet. If you don't want internationals having opinions and making criticisms, then go curl yourself up in your K-cocoon- just like your horrible northern neighbors- and go on trying to pretend the rest of the world has no significance. And be ready to pay the price: obscurity, indifference to your welfare, a return to 'struggling emergent' and 'third world nation'. One of these days, I am going to pin a Korean into a corner and make them explain why in the world they keep claiming that, 'You will serve or you will be severely punished' is in any way honorable. There never has been, and never will be, anything 'honorable' about Forced Servitude. The honor in service comes from choosing- CHOOSING- to put country ahead of self, not in being made to do it or else. BTS have chosen honorably, but if they had not chosen, their service would not be any more honorable than any other man's.

@bob8675309666 2 жыл бұрын

@@haeleelee6885 I won't pretend to know much about the history of Korea or it's people. I only know enough to know Korea didn't fight for independence alone.

@a.a.stanyoongles308 2 жыл бұрын

finally someone who actually uses their brains. and this issue is not only abt bts, the issue goes far as the entire law and system itself. governor officials and their sons have been exempted, mayors of cities have been exempted, the current minister and president also have not served the military. the absolute hypocrisy of this so called "law" and higher ups. they said bts should serve as they should set an example to korean men, but why is it that the higher ups themselves arent setting an example? this is straight up injustice. and i repeat, the issue is not only limited to that. the military service process itself is dark, there r reports where soldiers r being mistreated, harassed and abused. the entire thing is just fucked up. not to mention, the media and the government has also been using this controversy with bts since 2018 as a way to distract the citizens from actual issues in other words, its mediaplay. lastly, there has been news in south korea that the government is actually still seeking ways for bts to be able to promote music and perform overseas WHILE ALSO SERVING IN THE MILITARY. why? because a soldier is prohibited from engaging in economic activities. this means, the profit bts will make from their music will not be given to them, it will be given to the gov/ministry of defense. in short, the government is trying to take all of bts' profit and milk off of them. whats crazier is theyre not even trying to hide it, it just recently got broadcasted on the news. the sk government should be called out for their corruption. Edit: LMFAO GUYS APPARENTLY 1M KOREANS ARE PROTESTING TO OVERTHROW THEIR PRESDIENT. If this isnt enough reason how fucked up korea is rn then idk. Edit: ‼️Armys, Jin's new song called astronaut is coming out on October 28th at 1pm kst. Pls treat it like a group comeback and show it lots of love. Spread the message.‼️

@proudnana5822 2 жыл бұрын

If performing is offered to them I hope they decline. They have been used enough,

@Nora-zs5oo 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know that governors and their "sons" have been exempted .. WTH they should be called out for this .. I'll pray for BTS to get out of there as soon as possible and safely 💜💜 Seriously what a corrupted government

@ashton1356 2 жыл бұрын

@@proudnana5822 fr

@soni581 2 жыл бұрын

Wtf

@a.a.stanyoongles308 2 жыл бұрын

@@proudnana5822 bts has enlisted themselves already so thats basically already declining their offer. the government/ministry of defense has actually already offered this deal to bts months ago but no news of their reply was shown to the public (its safe to assume that bts never planned to accept their offer), it just has been recently brought up after the unexpected announcement that theyre going to serve. its supposedly a 3-year term and its basically a slave contract as its straight up mean to exploit bts. now that bts has enlisted themselves and has stated they will follow the procedure, they cant just immediately change it on the spot. if u ask me, this is the best decision bts couldve done. they embarrassed their own politicians by deciding their future with their own hands and ignoring their demands. the government will also lose billions of money that bts brings to the economy, you could say south korea is currently a walking L. and ironically enough, bts' decision aligns with their message in their early careers; fight against the government's corruption and fight for their rights.

@sth7283 2 жыл бұрын

We love you for speaking out what we all army have been saying . Thank you💜

@maggie_857 2 жыл бұрын

Well said.

@significant_other 2 жыл бұрын

Just so you know, BTS just held a FREE concert in a stadium in Busan, South Korea with 50,000 attendance, 12,000 watched live play outside the stadium, 50 million people watched live stream from over 220 countries. And it's FREE! That is BTS impact. During Mic Drop performance, RM changed the lyrics from "live a life, man" to "live a life, suckers!" is probably referring to the Kpop industries, politicians etc. who tried to profit and benefit from BTS but fail to give them their due respect 🤭 Anyhow, ARMY will stay loyal and support them with whatever they decide. We're actually happy they took this matter into their own hands 🤗

@snekalakshmanan4964 2 жыл бұрын

💯💯💯💯they took a decent step

@vieillardsenile9104 2 жыл бұрын

220 countries ? 🙈

@lovemyself174 2 жыл бұрын

@@vieillardsenile9104 229

@vieillardsenile9104 2 жыл бұрын

@@lovemyself174 I thought there were only 195 countries 🙈

@jeannettekim2748 2 жыл бұрын

@@vieillardsenile9104 we can count island nations as well..

@dejavu3553 2 жыл бұрын

Lady - they didn't split up; they are just concentrating more on solo things at the moment. They still do group stuff and repeatedly inform fans that they will continue as a group. Devo- you are absolutely correct. The volume of money and recognition that BTS has brought to their country far exceeds any other. They say athletes and classical musicians have gotten exemptions for these reasons, but can ANYONE outside of their country even name a single one of those people? BTS has also spoken at the White House and the UN (twice) in support of their country and culture. Is having a few extra people on your military for a brief time really worth the loss of revenue and respect Korea will receive over the next couple of years. They did so much good for Korea and Korea is doing them dirty.

@jg5615 2 жыл бұрын

Great commentary. They spoke at the U.N 3 times...💜

@tracydowd4013 2 жыл бұрын

You said it better in one paragraph, than the essay I just wrote. Way to go ARMY💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

@linathe7876 2 жыл бұрын

Well said. ❤

@lenkaprochazkova5129 2 жыл бұрын

True 💜

@goeienacht 2 жыл бұрын

It’s wild how so-called anchors/media hosts/writers are so massively uninformed on something they could simply look up themselves. It takes less than five minutes to understand the impact of BTS, the records they’re holding/broke, and the status of their hiatus (not actual split). Devo knows his stuff so of course he went viral because accurately acknowledging their impact and talent in the news is rare. Also these people are so smarmy. Yikes. Ignorant as hell. What was all that commentary at the end about democracy and whatnot and emphasizing him “saying an opinion”. Sorry to break it to them, but the Beatles and Elvis had nothing on BTS’ global records and achievements and White America can’t stand that fact.

@alicesworld1 2 жыл бұрын

NO THEY DID NOT SPLIT. They performed a huge free concert last Friday night to promote the city of Busan's bid for the World Expo! They have been on break to pursue their solo projects. Their plan is to come back together in 2025 after completing their commitments. Thank you Devo for shining a spotlight on this! 💜

@ariamin9316 2 жыл бұрын

pls this dude makes sense and the truth is all he said

@haeleelee6885 2 жыл бұрын

@Queensljme 2 жыл бұрын

@@haeleelee6885 so why were people exempted in the past and why didn’t the actual president of South Korea serve in the military? All we are saying is, the laws and the lawmakers are hypocrites

@haeleelee6885 2 жыл бұрын

@@Queensljme That's a valid question, so I will answer. Things change over time. It was done in the past because we as a nation was very broken from the criminal japanese occupation for 40 years and then geo-political war, followed by political unrest. After decades of nothing but hard work to rebuild, we started to see individuals who were excelling not just in our country but worldwide, although it was few and far inbetween. In the past, when this occurred, it was a huge boost to our morale as a people and the whole celebrated. It gave us to stop working at our tireless jobs and smile, cry and laugh from happiness and joy. During the japanese occupation (1910-1945- started with their slaying our last Empress Myeongseong 1895), they made us feel like worthless people who needed to be trained like dogs. That can have a lot of affect not only on the individual but the entire nation in trying to maintain our identity. So after the war and the start of our rebuilding, the exemptions were more than fair, because it gave us pride and hope. We all wanted them to get exemptions because it felt like we were all being recognized as a member of the human race. (It's hard to explain this feeling). However since the past recent decades, a lot of koreans have risen to the top and helped us to regain our country (this includes all the little and simple people who worked and still work countless hours and contribute every single day). However, with all good things, there is the bad. There was and is a period where the powerful and rich started to abuse this exemption for their children and friends. It became a huge problem. So people became very skeptical and naturally didn't want to serve because once again, the rich were taking advantage of the poor and powerless. In the process of fixing this problem, BTS is playing a huge role. By volunteering to go, they also remind everyone the importance of serving for one's country, that serving means thanking those who went before us for their sacrifices. For without them, BTS and every single Korean would not have a culture, nation to call our own. BTS will be loved even further for this role. They know how important this move is not only for their career but for their nation and people as well. They have always said that they would serve. BTS love their people and nation more than anything else in this world. To love one's nation and culture in this way is a right for every single human that walks this earth. There are several different exemptions, one- excellence, two-health, three-only son for several generations (they get light training for defense purposes). Unlike the previous president who paraded BTS as a show piece to improve his international image, the current president Yoon has not done this and stays away from using them as any personal purposes. President Yoon received a legit medical exemption. You know about this because the previous moon's party continues to spread hate info on Yoon.(corrupt moon and his wife are now being investigated for misspending a large amount of tax money and illegally sending North Korean fishermen back to North Korea who were then executed)

@Queensljme 2 жыл бұрын

@@haeleelee6885 they’ll serve but that won’t make Koreans like them at all lol. I don’t think Koreans know the extent of the influence of BTS nor do they respect those guys. Still if the law is still there then there’s no reason at all for not exempting them. All they’ve done for the economy tourism alone is a huge service in itself. Because of them people know Korea, want to learn the language and visit the country. Plus they exposed Korean music to the world. Not exempting them is hypocritical I stand by that. Also I hope the government or whoever is in charge let them serve as they planned, and doesn’t try to offer an alternate service where they’ll get money from BTS. They’ll be done by 2025 and won’t owe anything to « k netz » But we’ll remember the hypocrisy of South Korea towards the biggest act that ever came out there. But it ain’t that deep anyway… I’ll still be standing by them in 2025 and forever

@shinhaaanaaa7930 2 жыл бұрын

@@Queensljme you are imagining things. too much army mumble jumble. who says Koreans don't like BTS? Why do you think BTS still live in Korea when they can live wherever? Because they love Korea, love the people? Are you nuts? ok, this little army girl nonsense needs to stop. This is getting way too out of control. Their haters are from other countries who call them gay, chinese, so on and so on. That's who they are talking about. BTS Loves their country and people. Stop fantasizing. This is why some people hate BTS, cause of their little girl delusional army. Stop it. You are embarrassing us!

@ttasyatiara 2 жыл бұрын

Whatever BTS decides to do, Im gonna be there and still support them. Not going anywhere. Thank you Devo!

@StylishChicVibes 2 жыл бұрын

Jin is enlisting end of October

@haeleelee6885 2 жыл бұрын

@sjsjsj123sjsj 2 жыл бұрын

BTS did not split. They made a decision to focus on solo albums for the moment (the band spoke about this during their busan concert). Fans were a bit confused about why they suddenly made this decision, but now it is clear the decision was because of their military duty. Because the oldest member Jin has to do his military service next year, BTS could not plan any concerts, albums, tours as a group. After all members complete their military duty, the band will perform as a whole in 2025 (according to HYBE, their company). There is public debate about the hypocrisy of the law that exempts only gold medalist athletes and classical musicians who achieved a certain award, but the exemption does not extend to kpop artists who have achieved even more for the country. The main reason is that there is not as an objective standard, such as a gold medal or esteemed classical music award, to measure the kpop artist's success. Nevertheless, it is a great disappointment that BTS has to suspend their success streak because of this.

@crystalsnow1138 2 жыл бұрын

Jin is actually enlisting after his solo comes out at the end of October.

@sjsjsj123sjsj 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I was just explaining that the government only allowed Jin to defer military until end of this year, meaning that he will have to do his military service next year unless the government allows exemption. Government and politicians have been unclear on this matter making it difficult for BTS to plan their upcoming activities. After the Busan concert, Hybe did announce that Jin will file for cancellation of the deferral in October, and he will get enlisted according to the government protocols.

@nenadcacic3105 2 жыл бұрын

@@sjsjsj123sjsj BTS did not split. They made a decision to focus on solo albums for the moment (the band spoke about this during their busan concert). Fans were a bit confused about why they suddenly made this decision, but now it is clear the decision was because of their military duty. Because the oldest member Jin has to do his military service next year, BTS could not plan any concerts, albums, tours as a group. After all members complete their military duty, the band will perform as a whole in 2025 (according to HYBE, their company).BTS are looking forward to reconvening as a group again around 2025 following their service commitment."but BTS is not over they haven'twanna say to all the bts army's that please keep remembering what junkook said in vlive that bts will never disband and bts is not stopping any activities as a group it just that we want some different experiences and more focused on our solo projects so that after break we can come with fresh new ideas and we bts and army can grow more and more. He also said that we have so many things to do so please don't misunderstand us and he said 3-4 tims just to reassure army's that they are not going anywhere they are not going There is public debate about the hypocrisy of the law that exempts only gold medalist athletes and classical musicians who achieved a certain award, but the exemption does not have secured content in advance, which will enable BTS to continue their engagement with fans for the foreseeable future.

@sekarpriyadhaarshini753 2 жыл бұрын

Hello army Jin's new song called astronaut is coming out on October 28th at 1pm kst. Please treat it like a group comeback and show it lots of love. Please spread this message everywhere please.

@larisahinojosacontreras6692 2 жыл бұрын

They didn't split. Thank you so much for the support, but I'm proud of BTS to go to fulfilling their duty. 🥰

@lovemyself3039 2 жыл бұрын

@@shotglassoftear I'm with you.

@se7nn1120 2 жыл бұрын

@@shotglassoftear I agree with you. I just want them to go so people can shut up. They definitely deserve the exemption.. but people are stupid I don't know..

@sekarpriyadhaarshini753 2 жыл бұрын

Hello army Jin's new song called astronaut is coming out on October 28th at 1pm kst. Please treat it like a group comeback and show it lots of love. Please spread this message everywhere please.

@StylishChicVibes 2 жыл бұрын

@@shotglassoftear their not getting one they have to serve it’s the law and the rules Jin is leaving end of this month to go

@KoreanSpy1997 2 жыл бұрын

@@se7nn1120 I suggest you to shut up if you don't know the situation in SK and their history between NK.

@dineongoepe7857 2 жыл бұрын

BTS NEVER SPLIT UP. ALL MEMBERS MADE IT CLEAR COUNTLESS TIMES THAT THEY ARE STILL BTS. PLEASE STOP SPREADING MISINFORMATION. They also called out media outlets who spread this misinformation but I don't know why nobody is listening to them. At their Busan concert, they literally said they never split up, it's the media that is pushing this false narrative. I am not angry lol. I was just emphasizing what I was saying.

@aishwaryaahirrao 2 жыл бұрын

This!!!!!

@lisab.6164 2 жыл бұрын

Also, ARMY isn't going anywhere, as she seemed to apply. We'll be just as supportive now, during and after. 💜

@aishwaryaahirrao 2 жыл бұрын

@@lisab.6164 Yup!

@MrsTOH2O 2 жыл бұрын

There are 70K+ people who were exempted from South Korea's Mandatory service! Those include Chaebols (rich conglomerates) and their sons and the current president of South Korea! That lists also include classical artists who participated in local level competition! But not BTS who contribute 0.5% of South Korea's economy to the tune of $9B EACH YEAR! 🤨💜 #BTSARMY

@chrisbelcourt7769 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for the data, well done! 💜

@thvbitch 2 жыл бұрын

Omg finally you are so damn right 🤨😐

@positivevibes8986 2 жыл бұрын

But the main problem Chaebols influence the political issues in Korea. If BTS not given the service these people could have blacklisted them in many ways. I am proud of my boys such a bold decision & tight slap to government..

@nenadcacic3105 2 жыл бұрын

@@positivevibes8986 BTS are looking forward to reconvening as a group again around 2025 following their service commitment."but BTS is not over they haven'twanna say to all the bts army's that please keep remembering what junkook said in vlive that bts will never disband and bts is not stopping any activities as a group it just that we want some different experiences and more focused on our solo projects so that after break we can come with fresh new ideas and we bts and army can grow more and more. He also said that we have so many things to do so please don't misunderstand us and he said 3-4 tims just to reassure army's that they are not going anywhere they are not going on hiatus or disbandement at all this is what he clearly said. but BTS is not over they haven'tBoth the company and the members of BTS are looking forward to reconvening as a group again around 2025.

@pewpew7902 2 жыл бұрын

Two wrongs don't make a right. If conscription is mandatory, everyone (including women) should serve unless medical issues or other circumstances prevent them from doing so. Money and global reach should not be factors if everyone is to be treated equally.

@cindybee9270 2 жыл бұрын

Amen. It makes zero sense that artists and athletes can get an exemption, but not for BTS. I think they know it would not be a good look to get an exemption, it could cause a backlash among Korean community. They see it as a right of passage. So they did the right thing to announce their enlistment. Koreans are proud of them for doing that, and now I'm seeing some discussion about them being KATUSA. It's not by any decision makers, just chat among servicemen. So it'll be interesting to see how all this unfolds in the coming year.

@donna8698 2 жыл бұрын

Korean people and the government are so ungrateful

@skarbuskreska 2 жыл бұрын

I agree that it's the best to do it. They can only gain respect from it and shut up haters. I just hope nothing really stupid like with Gdragon or Taemin happens. But what does KATUSA mean?

@sekarpriyadhaarshini753 2 жыл бұрын

Hello army Jin's new song called astronaut is coming out on October 28th at 1pm kst. Please treat it like a group comeback and show it lots of love. Please spread this message everywhere please.

@emacarvalho7889 2 жыл бұрын

@@skarbuskreska Don’t get me started on Taemin. it hurts they are keeping him in there until March according to what I’ve heard

@KoreanSpy1997 2 жыл бұрын

It's called mandatory, no men are exemptional. They really need to go and serve it since it's their duty as well.

@nan.OT7 2 жыл бұрын

The only "positive" I can come up with regarding BTS doing military service is that when it s completed, they certainly will have a lot more topics to sing/ rap about.

@priiifrg 2 жыл бұрын

Good point

@ILmylife108 2 жыл бұрын

Like how much their government sucks?

@a.a.stanyoongles308 2 жыл бұрын

i agree. bts deserves the exemption but imo, the exemption could result as to limiting bts' freedom of speech as the gov could use their exemption to blackmail them. im sure bts, especially the rapline, is going to create a political song regarding this.

@inessacco4843 Жыл бұрын

There is nothing positive for me.. they are and will be in an environment of violence, abuse and weapons. no privacy. they will stop their careers in their prime to go and have a bad time and put their physical and mental health at risk

@melissabarnes5176 2 жыл бұрын

I shared the original clip with my GC on Twitter! To have a public platform like Devo where you can express what a lot of us feel is awesome so thank you!

@violawarren2926 2 жыл бұрын

FYI- BTS didn't break up before this- they were going to do their own stuff before this news broke. They are still doing things as a band- but now Jin has decided to enlist in the military just to see what happens witht he government. I Sincerely don't think that they will disband due to the rammifications of what it would do to the Korean ecconomy.

@niarchive2190 2 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that he do a reserch for this

@LokisJin07 2 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness for your insight to BTS story and military. Thankfully people like you in the media understand what BTS has not only done for their Country but Our World. Our World is going through turmoil BTS and their music and words bring us peace, they have some ability to bring our Future Generations together WorldWide. We all come together for BTS think how that would be to accomplish good

@IsabelLopez-pl7cs 2 жыл бұрын

We are so PROUD of them

@jerseygirl6221 2 жыл бұрын

The whole exemption situation and who they deem worthy of it is so shady and hypocritical. Nobody really knows the men who have been exempted on a global level unlike BTS. It’s such a joke the way the government has handled this. It’s sad that it has always seemed like BTS gets more support outside of their country, like if you watch interviews of regular people over there, they have no idea how much of an impact BTS has actually had because Korean media still doesn’t give them the attention after all these years. And often times like the media everywhere, they’ll twist things to fit their narrative which is why BTS got hate because they were implying that they were running away from their military duties. It’s ridiculous honestly.

@playtimewithrachelabigail 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, exactly! It's sad how the Korea government treats them. Also why did it take so long to decide? Like how come Olympic medallists and classical musicians who have won big awards can get exemption, but not bts, who have brought more attention and money to Korea than any athlete or classical musician has.

@rhym_d 2 жыл бұрын

@@playtimewithrachelabigail its bcz, not only government but opposite party need to agree too..when these issue go to parliament or military defense committee, the opposite party reject its..this is all about how dirty politics thing,really..and yea, the media too..

@asilaman 2 жыл бұрын

Facts facts facts I mean they are not appreciated in their own country like what the hell thank God there is ARMY or what would have happened

@playtimewithrachelabigail 2 жыл бұрын

@@rhym_d yes, you're right. It's sad that, that's the reality.........

@Golden_kook 2 жыл бұрын

boycott korea dont support korea . bts doesnt deserve this bts should be exempted

@BUTTERCUPJones 2 жыл бұрын

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 we appreciate him for recognizing.

@appletreel6487 2 жыл бұрын

You guys got the point, thank you for saying that.also when Elvis went to the military service, he didn’t elevate American name value as bts did for Korea. US was already top country at that time. Bts made the world know a lot about Korea.

@inessacco9970 Жыл бұрын

Well said!!! 🙌👏👏👏

@edvenezuela2918 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for speaking up along with the Armys. #respect

@janetdelgado965 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for speaking up regarding BTS military service! I am Army and totally agree with what you said. BTS has done a lot for their country and should be acknowledged for it. Putting this out there from other countries will help.😊🙏🙌🏼💜

@skyblue9597 2 жыл бұрын

The strength of BTS is all of us, they expect sincere love and loyalty from us, they are just doing their country job obligations, and they will come back for all of us. and make them always number one with the power of our love. focus only for bts. no other. promise to be faithful and not leave them. we have to believe in bts.only focus , love , proud just for BTS7, nothing else. we are bullet proof forever

@jiminieandjungkookie9730 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much to Devo for saying what he did. BTS is a South Korean national treasure. Literally. The Hyundai Research Institute stated that 7% of all international visitors were visiting the country due to BTS. This was back in 2017, BEFORE they dominated on a global level. The same research institute's current assessment of BTS's financial contribution to the South Korean economy is $3.6 billion with another $1.3 billion in added value, (4.9 billion USD total) BTS is quite unique in that they do much humanitarian work and as such were named Special Envoys to the US, by the past SK president, when they accompanied him to speak at the U.N in September of 2021. This was their second time being invited to the UN (first was 2017). US President Biden invited them to speak at the White House on Asian Violence and Racism in 2022. BTS were the youngest artists ever to be awarded the SK Merit of Cultural Achievement, a very prestigious honor. They have spearheaded campaigns that target today's youth, such as Love Yourself and Speak Yourself. Additionally, they were the best selling artists world-wide in 2020 and 2021, and are on track for winning this year as well. Time magazine even named them Entertainer of the Year 2020 and they are also on Time's List of most influential people. All of this is to say, they absolutely deserved to be exempt from the military service. Olympic athlete medal winners, Asian Games gold medalists, and some classical musicians are exempted from military service because they are considered to have already served their country. BTS certainly belongs in this elite group of exemptions.

@fayeerikaa 2 жыл бұрын

💯

@animationsforfun0 2 жыл бұрын

Period!

@tiredofdumbpeople9373 2 жыл бұрын

If only they didn’t visit Biden of all people… he’s a POS POTUS…I love BTS, can’t stand Biden the pedo!!

@gia42472 2 жыл бұрын

Samsung contributes 20.3% in South Korean gdp yet the CEO, chairman etc did military service. Exo helped in improving korea- china relationship yet they did military service. It's not place for armys to decide whether they should do military service or not. Maybe bts want to serve for their country.

@tiredofdumbpeople9373 2 жыл бұрын

@@gia42472 did the CEO personally sell that many shares??? Nope!! But BTS has, and the person that’s saying only 7%?… more like 27%

@bts.dnabwl4586 2 жыл бұрын

ARMY are dedicated and the world knows it. 💜 We just love people who respect and admire BTS.

@lanasoso5330 2 жыл бұрын

well said💜

@veessi.1117 2 жыл бұрын

That’s what happens when you are correctly informed on a very complex situation and bring it as it is. Media tend to wring an twig information about kpop and BTS as they wish, always undermining them as humans, colleagues, family and humanitarians. They’re grown adults with own opinions and values, not just some «industrialised product » who the media and government can use as a tool however they please.

@BansheePurple 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know how many languages Devo can speak but looks like that day he decided to speak facts. Thank you Devo!

@yazmin4404 2 жыл бұрын

Son Heung-min is a very famous South Korean soccer player. He was granted military exemption and only completed three weeks of basic training due to having helped South Korea win gold in the 2018 Asian Games. Edit: the entire team was also exempted

@a.a.stanyoongles308 2 жыл бұрын

and what does that golden medal contribute to the country itself? nothing. no hate to son i like him but these so-called "laws" and "rules" dont make any sense. i dont understand how bts is not worthy of exemption or even just decreasing their time of service, when they're literally contributing to the country's economy.

@sou9169 2 жыл бұрын

Even the SK's current president Yoon didn't serve the military 🗿

@CL-cn8wt 2 жыл бұрын

In terms of soccer the Asian Games aren't even in the top 10 of major soccer tournaments. Personally I think Son deserved it, he is extremely talented and because he got the exemption he was able to continue to play and now one the gold bootie (not sure the correct name). The thing the whole soccer team got exempt and not anyone can name another player outside of Son

@ilhamsahin3295 2 жыл бұрын

@@a.a.stanyoongles308 being an athlete is hard enough... i would say more harder than being an idol... so please stop comparing and just accept that they are going to the military... i can bet u a lot of Korean citizens disagree with their exemption cause if they is a rule for exemption of idols, then all idols after them would also get exempted and it won't be fair... and also this athletes exemption has been introduced since the 80's so it wasn't an issue... its always going to be hard for the government to implement a new exemption rule just because of an idol doing well for their country...

@ashton1356 2 жыл бұрын

@@ilhamsahin3295 u don't get it but it's ok

@CL-cn8wt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! If BTS doesn't deserve exemption than no one else does because no one else has brought as much prestige to South Korea than them

@aishwaryaahirrao 2 жыл бұрын

@@StylishChicVibes you bot? Or are you just d-u-m-b that you can't comprehend a simple comment?! 🗿

@haeleelee6885 2 жыл бұрын

@nrain8908 2 жыл бұрын

@@haeleelee6885 because at first it being question by Korean Citizen they avoid to admit BTS bring something to their countries and some others Fandom dont agree with it ! Ofcourse at first if they already made decision that BTS will get exemption for Military without discussion they will be happy and didnt have to choose to go to

@nrain8908 2 жыл бұрын

@@haeleelee6885 since a lot of people doesnt please with it ! They will choose to go because they are not ignorant people so yah ! If at first some Korean Citizen and other fandoms didnt being salty BTS will happy to not go to Military too !

@anjong1234 2 жыл бұрын

@@haeleelee6885 First, everyone has a right to speak their opinion, no matter who or what subject it maybe. The reporter is talking about the absurdity of the Korean military exemption system. All Korean men have to do the military service however, an average 20 thousand men are exempt from the service every year because Korean government recognize these men’s special talent or abilities. Korean government allows these men’s talents to be continued and thus benefited for the good of country rather than them serving military term. I have been living overseas for the last 40 years. I have never experienced what I am experiencing now as a Korean due to positive influence made by BTS. These boys have lifted up the image of South Korea so high beyond any Koreans has ever done. Not even Korean foreign affairs diplomatises, which spend hundreds of millions could do what the boys have done for their country. If any Korean has to be exempted from the military service, it has to be BTS. Have you thought about why HEUNG MIN SON is exempted? I am not in any way trying to undermine Son’s contribution for the country. What about all these years of Olympic gold, silver and bronze medalists? What about all the classical pianists and singers?... You are right. BTS did not make what it is Korea today. Neither Son heung min nor accolated pianists nor anyone. It is as Koreans, we all contributed to make what it is Korea now. And will continue to be so. I understand that these people totally dedicated their life to get to where they are. Indeed, they deserved to be admired and respected. I do not think BTS boys' dedication for their entire life for their music any less than the people who are exempted from the military service. Literally the boys are the best ambassadors ever existed in Korean history. Shouldn’t they be more encouraged and promoted to do what they are doing best? These boys are contributing country’s positive image, economic growth, tourism, Korean culture, Korean language etc. Can you think of anyone who has ever done the mentioned above in Korean history? It’s BTS. I am living in a small city. I often hear BTS songs sung in Korean in a supermarket. The other day, at the outdoor restaurant, I overheard a group of excited teenagers talking about BTS concert at the next table. This is what soft power all about. To me, it is utter stupidity of the Koran government. BTS is a huge resource for South Korea in terms of its value and influence on the world. It is A total mismanagement of its resource. It is a great shame!

@jm7_Whalien52 2 жыл бұрын

Devo thank you for spitting facts . 💜

@proudnana5822 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for speaking your mind. The government should be embarrassed that they have been using BTS. Let’s see how those politicians react when people stop visiting South Korea and buying their products.

@rebeccaavoca9143 2 жыл бұрын

I ASKED MY HUBBY TO BUY ME NEW SAMSUNG FLIP MOBILE BECAUSE OF BTS

@proudnana5822 2 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccaavoca9143 I think a lot of people bought products because of them. I don’t think the South Korean Government realizes the worldwide influence they have.

@lily-wg9zv 2 жыл бұрын

Korea was okay before bts and will be okay after lmao, korea is not a third World country or something and dont believe yourself as important as if we wanted our country full of foreigners 😒

@EverRoxas 2 жыл бұрын

Only ARMYS will boycott, likely...and they are a small percentage of the world's population...

@inessacco4843 Жыл бұрын

the issue is that hibe is the one who does all that! yes, they are being shamelessly used by politicians over and over again and for absolutely nothing in return! it's horrible to watch. But it's HIBE who coordinates everything and who agrees to be part of this abuse towards their artists! bts only abides by what the company tells them to do. He practically has no opinion on these things

@mariamfaizul2839 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Devo 💜💜💜

@Dela-4700 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Devo You are the greatest for standing up for such a great band. I am a Army and I am 60 yrs old. I love this band

@laramaria3267 2 жыл бұрын

I can see an Army. Thank you we appreciate your honesty and brave opinions. This is our daily life as BTS Army. We will standy by BTS and continue to support which part they wish to take.

@BusanBoys71013 2 жыл бұрын

If anything let’s embarrass the Government officials for their inability to realize just how significant BTS is.💜

@ILmylife108 2 жыл бұрын

And boycott all products coming from South Korea!

@BusanBoys71013 2 жыл бұрын

@@ILmylife108 no need for that. They sealed their own fate being so indecisive.You can’t hold the entire country responsible for a few foolish old men. Now that they are enlisting they won’t have to deal with all the negative comments about their not fulfilling their duty. That’s why the Busan Concert was so significant . From the start there was an intensity you couldn’t ignore. Jin had such a faraway look in his eyes and looked like he was holding back tears. I felt they were saying We’ve had enough and now we’ll do it our way. No one is going to control their future except them. They always speak the truth.So as JK said It’s not over..It will Never be over.💜

@classical7 2 жыл бұрын

To the news lady... BTS did *NOT* split. They just took a break from "group projects" to *focus* on "individual projects" (which adds more focus to their creative process as Artists), but that doesn't mean they're stopping group projects overall hence their recent Free concert in Busan to help with the bid for the 2030 World Expo. Also, BTS never asked for an exemption nor do they need one, but we respect, support and stand by their decision and will wait when they reconvene in 2025. All talks regarding BTS and their military enlistment etc are between them and their home country... respectfully. ApoBangpo 💜

@nenadcacic3105 2 жыл бұрын

@ViVi-OT7 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!! When he said "you can get exempt from this but they are doing above and beyond that" omg this is what I've been thinking the whole time but I couldn't form it into words. THANK YOU DEVO. JUST SPEAKING STRAIGHT FACTS👏💯

@garvschannel 2 жыл бұрын

they don't want that exemption, they don't want to be in the middle of the corrupt politicians and higher ups. They are good kids, they are good souls and Army trust them. period.

@TaylorCanada8 2 жыл бұрын

Clearly Dina didn't read the million or so comments from yesterday that clarified that BTS have never split. They continued group activities all along as well as focusing on solo projects. That's an incredibly important distinction. When BTS told us they wanted to be able to make solo projects their main focus for a while, the media ran with "BTS split up" even though that was not what was said and they have been clarifying ever since. BTS fans are LOYAL! They could all go away for a full two years and it wouldn't affect their popularity in the least. They have earned their place on the world stage. Thank you Devo for having an understanding of what's up.

@nenadcacic3105 2 жыл бұрын

@rebeccaavoca9143 2 жыл бұрын

IT;S THE MEDIA THAT USING THE TERM "HIATUS" .. GOSSIPING ABOUT BTS "BREAKING UP" .. WHEN THEY CLEARLY SAID THAT THEY'RE TAKING A BREAK TO PURSUE SOLO CAREER (WHICH IS NOW IS CLEAR BECAUSE OF MILITARY ENLISTMENT)

@TXArmy7 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Devo, for bringing this issue to light in the media. BTS is NOT split up; they will continue doing solo projects but the enlistment issue hasn't been resolved by their government to give them an exemption. They have gone above and beyond for their country like no one else has there and they get used by the government to promote SK over and over again and still no exemption. It's frustrating to watch but their fan base will support BTS through this and remain by their side. Thanks for speaking to this issue. 64 yr. old Texas ARMY

@inessacco9970 Жыл бұрын

Well said!!! 👏👏👏👏

@Ankita_saikia.0T7 2 жыл бұрын

Huge respect to him for understanding the situation 🥺💜

@annbeck2298 2 жыл бұрын

DEVO - you are speaking for all of us. Thank you. Great analysis. The US News Media is really talking and scrutinizing the BTS enlistments. Most interesting is all the questions and unfavorable remarks about the military and govenrmental groups. What are they thinking? Economic US articles stated that BTS shook the fiancial market, and contributed 'greatly' to the countries economy. The question: are 7 men in the military more important to Korea than 7 men working for Korea's repretation and monitarial contributions to that small country? Millitary service is going to impact Korea, more than military service is going to impact BTS. Could this be a huge mistake being made by Korea? Probably so. HYBE stocks may be fine now, but probably not as good a year from now. There is even talk of boycotting Korean merchdise and travel because of the lack of honor given to BTS.

@inessacco9970 Жыл бұрын

I loved what you wrote! super detailed and is absolutely what I think! I am so angry with Korea for being so corrupt and talking about "equal military service" when they exempt people who did not contribute even 5% of what BTS has done to the economy, tourism and international prestige. I feel like it's a nightmare for bts to leave their careers in their prime! and it is so absurd to ppner these 7 artists in a military service! no one can or will be able to do what they do! they are ruining their lives and careers in their prime! ppdrian continue and would make even more history! and the Koreans who say that we do not have an opinion are wrong! because there are more bts fandoms outside of korea and they are the ones who eat bts products and therefore apply to the korean economy, they visit that country as tourists, and they are interested in korea if it wasn't for bts I wasn't even interested!

@gayleyano2024 2 жыл бұрын

The rest of the world has to react like the ARMYs … total disbelief that the SK government cannot recognize the value of BTS not just to their economy but the positive light and interest in all things Korean due to BTS! Thank you … we need all international media to report how you did … TRUTH!👊🏼💜

@izzatibashar482 2 жыл бұрын

the biggest group in the world!

@izzatibashar482 2 жыл бұрын

And they are not splitting ... they are doing solos more...

@amberpearce710 2 жыл бұрын

Their a been very few cases where people have been exempted from service (either gold metalist at Olympics, or classical musicians or rich politician sons or if physically/mentally can’t serve). Their have been people who have done alternative service (their was a basketball team that went to a semi finals, their have been a few idols, rich politician sons, etc). Why BTS haven’t got at least an alternative is just sad and embarrassing… I respect BTS decision if it is something they want not because they where pushed into and because they are law abiding citizens. I am proud of BTS. I will however continue to support and wait patiently until 2025. P.S. they haven’t split. Yes they probably will be going into military at separate times but it doesn’t mean BTS has split up. They are very much together and have talked about doing music together for 10,20 years coming. 💜

@margieneal3929 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy he did this we needed to speak up for BTS on any platform I kept putting things out there you don’t know how happy you’ve made me God bless you it’s not over yet for VTS the government can still give them an exemption

@SingaJay 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Devo! I won't repeat all that other A.R.M.Y.'s have said but I just wanted to add my thanks. You've said exactly what we are all thinking. And the fandom extends from infants (not kidding) to 90 yr olds (I'm 54), which means the majority are consumers. I for one am keeping my purse shut until BTS are back! A lot of it seems to be greed, well I'm talking a language they can and will understand!

@haeleelee6885 2 жыл бұрын

@SingaJay 2 жыл бұрын

@@haeleelee6885 Excuse me? I have no problem with BTS going to the military and supporting their country, in fact I'm proud of their stance. However my question is aren't they worth considering for exemption? You go on about young Korean men being proud of being able to stand up for the Nation, and your history, great (apparently some are not so happy about it). What about those others that have already been exempted??? What do you say about them? Never heard of any of them (Olympians and classical musicians etc), never wanted to learn about SK or Hangugeo from any of them. It was BTS that brought your Nation to the world and made millions fall in love with your nation and culture. So we can certainly ask why they, with all their achievements done for your country including a massive input into your economy which NO ONE ELSE HAS DONE EVER BEFORE, why they couldn't also be exempted. Apparently only the elites get exempted in your nation and that's okay but not a group with world wide importance to 90 million people? How are 7 men who yes, sing and dance (and literarily saved lives) going to make a difference to the SK Army by not joining? Seems one rule for some and another for others. Do tell me where I've belittled anyone or being thoughtless by daring to ask the question.

@Badwolf5630 2 жыл бұрын

@@haeleelee6885 BTS did not make this nation what it is today, but they have certainly contributed more to its prestige and economy in the last few years than any other who has received military exemption for the reason of increasing South Korean prestige worldwide. This is not about whether BTS wanted to be exempt or not. They are patriots and chose to go, that I agree. The issue is the government dragged their feet for too long, publicly going through talks about their exemption without input from BTS and they constantly received undeserved backlash from netizens as a result. No matter what their decision was, exemption or not, they continued to harm BTS' image through this. I'm glad that BTS was able to put an end to it now and take matters into their own hands but they have been saying for years whenever asked that if they were called on they would do their duty, they said this many many times. I think you are also underestimating the fact that BTS is a soft power at this point with the number of supporters they have, they are more than "singing and dancing" and their impact on the country and the world is undoubtedly a positive one. They have changed countless lives around the world and the people who support them continue to strive to make the world a better place together. At this point, they are a diplomatic power and even more importantly a uniting power. The duty of men going to the military is indeed important for all the reasons you mentioned especially because the nation has been occupied, attacked, and used by many countless times for far too long, but none of this is specifically about that duty, it is about BTS' achievements constantly, ever since they started their career, being downplayed and unrecognized for longer than they should be. The question of whether they are worthy compared to others in the eyes of their homeland is an enraging one considering their achievements. The fact that they have been the target of much hate when this question was even raised without their input is even more enraging. I have a feeling BTS would not have wanted to be exempt regardless of the decision because they are patriots like I mentioned. I also do not believe the people in these comments are being frivolous, they are angry at the mistreatment of people they love.

@lenkaprochazkova5129 2 жыл бұрын

Same 💜💜💜

@taegan1831 2 жыл бұрын

@@haeleelee6885 the only one who sounds like they don’t know what their talking about is you lmao I think you should look at the statistics of what Bts has done for this country in the past and current and also the statistics of what the international income rate towards Korea will be when Bts leaves for the military (news flash it will go down in fact it already has since the news came out about their enlistment). Bts has already done more for South Korea than any average citizen could dream of. I do however think it shows a lot of humility on their part to chose to do go ahead and do it anyway and commend them for that.

@teayabern 2 жыл бұрын

BTS did not split..they are on hiatus for the military service and will come back at 2025. The boys made the decision to go for military service as they feel it's their duty for the country BUT their government could have not let them go for the military service in my opinion, I could be wrong but I don't think all the athletes and classical musicians combined together has ever brought so much raise in the South Korean economy as BTS did and still do..Just the latest 1 year BTS raised South Korea's economy by US$3.6 Billion from their concerts. tourism, people who visited South Korea for BTS, merchandise etc..Well it's the South Korean Government loss for the next 2 years.

@tinagarcia9538 2 жыл бұрын

👏🏼 Speaking the truth

@keciaandthepurpleheart2961 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this story - but BTS did NOT split!!! We will support BTS in whatever they decide to do.💜

@manoriclare1910 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Devo. 🙏💜️🙏💜️🙏💜️🙏💜️🙏💜️🙏💜️🙏💜️. They didn't SPLIT .

@P8unk3y 2 жыл бұрын

You can't find these names because the people that got exempt they're not recognizable names. They don't see pop artists as actual musicians that's the other problem here. They actually did a little meeting earlier today and they said that they still want to try to get BTS to perform for the government while they're enlisted that's not right. While serving your country you cannot get paid for your music while you are enlisted that money goes back to the military and not the artist that's another problem. Like this segment was going good until... The lady said that they split before this came out they split as a band they didn't split they are still promoting as a group with commercials and even games they have a collaboration with cookie run right now. They have been crucified for the last few months because people do not appreciate what they have done for their own country they even downplayed their Grammy nominations. People on the outside really don't understand what's going on it's kinda sad. Ever since Jin turned 25 that's the last four to five years they have been dragging this thing on BTS did not ask for exemption. The other 26 Kpop companies are the ones that petitioned the government for this exemption thing for K-pop artists AKA idols. BTS and their company were not included in these talks but they used their achievements to try to get exemption for the other idols that were not doing what BTS has done. Thats another thing that has pissed me off about this whole thing. We are not Korean we're on the outside but we see everything that those 7 men have done for their country. They have some of the highest awards that you can get as a citizen of that country. BTS have become the youngest ever recipients of the Hwagwan Orders of Cultural Merit for their services to the promotion of Korean pop culture and Hangul, the Korean alphabet. I'm serious they used their awards their achievements to try to get exemptions for people that haven't touched any of those levels. Let me stop talking cause I literally want to scream. They had a free concert over the weekend October 15th in Busan nearly 70,000 in person could be more because the public could just gather but they weren't counting those people. They still had to PROVE it to them because again the military defense or whatever crap is called have been dragging them along for the last 4 to 5 years. BTS took their power back and said they are going to enlist they were going to enlist anyway because like I said they never asked for this!!! Ahhh let me stop talking for real. No one is going to read this anyways.

@diananyaboke6811 2 жыл бұрын

I read it all and I agree with you.

@P8unk3y 2 жыл бұрын

@@diananyaboke6811 Thank you for reading this. 💜💜💜

@materidouska286 2 жыл бұрын

I did read it 😂. A great post. I am sure many people feel the same. Thank you!

@inouk6699 2 жыл бұрын

Si mientras no se les respeta como se debe, dejasemos de comprar todo el merchandising que les da beneficio a las empresas. Veriais como hacen caso a 49millones de ARMY

@P8unk3y 2 жыл бұрын

@@inouk6699 nah we shouldn't do it like that either we should just trust in BANGTAN like they asked us to. The boys are wise beyond their years!!!!

@akolngtoh2860 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Devo for speaking on behalf of ARMY.

@tzy_Bts_Love. 2 жыл бұрын

I love that someone is speaking out here in the United States about this so maybe someone in Korea can hear it because I also agree they have done plenty for the country a lot and still bringing in money for their country and every which way they can and they also made everyone here at least me in the Army here very happy in the United States as well so thank you sir appreciate you💜

@lily-wg9zv 2 жыл бұрын

Korea doesnt care about western opinions in matters like this one

@mhecyeuh3080 2 жыл бұрын

I love this man...

@hinatananase621 2 жыл бұрын

The SK government wants to leech off of BTS but don't want to exempt them. Let them be embarrassed. Also, BTS didn't split up. They're still a band. Their contract is all the way up to 2027 and they will renew again.

@idontknowwhattoputhere5434 2 жыл бұрын

But even if they were, BTS has made it clear that they WANT to serve their country

@thvbitch 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree on this point the government just wants to utilize at every possible 🙄 but bts choosing to fulfilling thier mandatory military service shows thier character

@mariapal969 2 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed just because you discussed and touched on a very sensitive and controversial issue... thank you.. :)

@alvinadonnelly7986 2 жыл бұрын

Fair play to devo for speaking his mind,pity the s.korean ministers were not as honourable and transparent.

@qcrhqcrh4831 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Vlc506 2 жыл бұрын

I never believed they would take an exemption as they have always said they would serve and they always keep their promises. I’m so proud of them and will always wait for them. 💜🇨🇦

@inessacco4843 Жыл бұрын

there is absolutely nothing good about them going to the service! If you listen to testimonies from those who have gone, they tell you that it is a traumatic and horrible experience. It cuts their careers in their prime! when they have the world at their feet and they in all their capacities to continue doing shows. military service is serious business! they are beings who always transmit and live in love, peace and values. and the service is the exact opposite! It is a harsh, hostile environment, with weapons, violence, abuse of power from high ranks, they do not have any privacy, and it is a significant physical wear and tear! Many are left with consequences on their knees, for example, from everything they make them do! And we're not even talking about the bullying they can suffer for being famous!!

@deluluforlix 2 жыл бұрын

DEVO OUR MAN!!!!!!! Thank you so much for speaking your mind on this , it needed to be said!

@raisuryakumari1300 2 жыл бұрын

you are right devo .we are also thinking same you are saying. we are supporting bts forever 💜

@l6021-z2j 2 жыл бұрын

Devo, thank you! You're totally right and some people from politics and rich people got an exemption too. For the other part, they haven't split, they had a concert Saturday together, they were just focusing in solo work, maybe bc of this. And we're not going anywhere, in 2025, army will be right here waiting for them and supporting them. We always say "purple you" to each other and it means loving and trusting for a long time, and that's what we're gonna do 💜

@somelikeitnott 2 жыл бұрын

At the end of the day as an Army and a non-Korean. I am proud of BTS and the fact they made this decision on their own for themselves. They took full agency of their timeline and ensured Army they will be back. We will wait until 2025 because we know BTS does not and will never disappoint!

@xiBlaaZeD 2 жыл бұрын

Bravo and thank you Devo respect borahae Apobangpo💜

@jessaramos2992 2 жыл бұрын

To the woman who said they split - they didn’t. I wish the general media (not people like Devo who are well informed and researched) would take the words of the artists themselves when they repeatedly said what the media wrote about them was wrong and that they were simply going on a break to focus on solo work. It was all part of the plan to help ease into this eventual military enlistment. If you continue to talk about this topic please properly inform the rest of the GP that BTS NEVER SPLIT. The members themselves have said they are doing this for as long as possible, they love each other and their fans. They asked fans to wait. They literally just performed a FREE CONCERT over the last weekend. Please get your facts directly from the source next time and not piggy back off other media. Devo , thank you for your insight!

@trwl40 2 жыл бұрын

We appreciate you covering BTS. They did not SPLIT up. Since they announced their solo projects they have released 4 episodes of their variety show Run BTS!. They preformed together at Fact Music award show a couple of weeks ago. They also just finished a group concert in Busan, South Korea

@preeti496 2 жыл бұрын

I understand the emotion behind this but most of the army's understand it is good for the members. The haters might shut their mouths for a moment, and the members themselves won't be a pawn in the hands of company and government to play with. 2025 will comeback in no time, Fandom is strong enough to hold on the boys for that long, as yoongi said were supposed to get old together.

@raquelfigueroa5539 2 жыл бұрын

Agree with you 100%

@Ella-Love. 2 жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinking! Well said.💜

@inessacco4843 Жыл бұрын

there is nothing positive that they leave their careers in their prime to go to be locked up for a year and a half in an environment of violence and stress. And put their physical and mental health at risk

@yflegal6503 2 жыл бұрын

Devo took words out of my mouth.

@itsbonniefay2417 2 жыл бұрын

Yes this is overall a very embarrassing issue for the government, especially since this has been a big debate for over 4 years and not having made a decision until the last 3 months to so (since BTS were about to preform at a concert and boost their county with this concert so I'm guessing they wanted to wait until after to make an official decision) and then the BAND IN QUESTION (BTS) slaps them in the face and decides for themselves, doing what they have said all along that they would be proud to do and not asking for any type of exemption

@inessacco4843 Жыл бұрын

Yes but.. there is nothing good on this situation... I can't believe they expose the best artists in an environment of violence, stress, bad living, no privacy to lock himself in that horrible place for a year and a half

@junnie. 2 жыл бұрын

For the girl anchor: THEY DID NOT SPLIT. THEY DID NOT BREAK UP.😅 They are just focusing on solo projects. But Devo Brown asking the right questions! Well done to him!

@ogoesther671 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Devo for speaking up on this issue. The Korean government exempts Olympic medalists and classical musicians who they recognise as having raised their country's prestige, and promoted their culture. An example is Son Heung Min, a Tottenham Hotspur soccer player who was exempted for winning a gold medal. BTS has put Korea on the map by promoting Korean language & culture way beyond the people whom the law exempts. They have been Soeul's culture ambassadors for over 5 years now. in 2018, they were given a presidential award of Order of Cultural Merit for promoting Korean culture and for their achievements in raising the prestige of their country. Till date, they are the youngest recipients of this award since the history of Korea. That award ceremony is on KZbin, you can look it up. Devo you're right by asking the question, why can't BTS get an exemption? They've done so much good for their country and the K-Pop industry. Yet this issue has been dragged for so long on whether they should be exempted or given alternative service, and their government has refused to make a decision. I'm glad these 7 precious men have made this move to end all the drama that's been happening regarding this issue. We'll support them all the way.

@inessacco9970 Жыл бұрын

@carolbeatricenebit7587 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Devo!!!!

@sugar-n-spice 2 жыл бұрын

Devo could speak so many languages but he spoke facts!

@bettyli001 2 жыл бұрын

Lady, they did NOT SPLIT. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Thank you Devo.

@pennyliveyouvideosmetcalf990 2 жыл бұрын

Love u your on yt now i was in ontario in nova scotia now love watching keep up on ontario.Have a great day.......

@freaknutt33 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying what you said Devo! If ever you’re in SoCal, there’s someone here who would love to buy you dinner and a drink 💜

@lanasoso5330 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u Devo for literally Summarizing The embarrassment that Korea brought to itself couple years ago the Korean government announce that they are discussing exempting BTS and they stall it and intil October they say it’s a difficult thing to exemption BTS but we will let them perform while they are in the military and go to abroad for a concert if the entire income they make will go to the military of defense so it’s literally blackmailing BTS for an exemption so BTS refused it and decided to do the military instead all the benefit that they get from them it wasn’t enough and this is literally going to reflect very badly on them because BTS declaring they are going to military despise the government didn’t really decided yet they gave them until December to decide it’s a statement that BTS refused to be controlled by a corrupted government yes they gave exemption every year for about 25 person almost half of them they are a corporates people so it’s not up to your statue in the society and what you can do for your people but it’s up to how much money you have to offer so this is the main reason and by the way it was a big surprise for the korean government because BTS just finished promoting Busan Expo 2030 and the government told them they will estimate their influence through it they managed to have 50 million viewers on weavers by itself and there’s multiple other platform show the concert the Korean Country about this number so BTS literally have a following of an entire nation and their Country risk go against it It’s going to be interesting how its i going to play out today all the majer music companies in korea their shares started to decline because of the news

@faihaponnu6919 2 жыл бұрын

No one can replace BTS 💜 2025 is not that far. The memories they gave us is enough to overcome these two years 💜 Proud of you BTS and purple you. We will be here. Forever 💜

@testruelove2530 2 жыл бұрын

It's really unfair for the seven boys they did so much for their country ,there's no other artist that can do and has done in terms of putting the country on the global stage! Also revenue they generate not just for their country but also other country they visit .this is about politics and I think their enlistment was them just getting ahead of the situation and taking back the control back to them instead of waiting for the decision of the government.

@Lizzied1301 2 жыл бұрын

Ever heard of Samsung, LG, Hyundai, etc. Every employee should then be exempt.. They brought in soo much money for their country. I am not anti BTS.. I am just anti bullshit

@inessacco9970 Жыл бұрын

Well said!!!! 👏👏👏👏

@purplewildflower 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Devo! 💜

@shikhanishad4903 2 жыл бұрын

Devo, hatts off to you

@btslover2981 2 жыл бұрын

You said truth ...and we want journalists like you . Thank you 💜

@james_holder 2 жыл бұрын

BTS accounts for approximately 0.5% of South Korea's income for the past 3 years or so. How can Olympic athletes be exempt but the biggest group in the world that brings in so much money and attention to South Korea can't?

@donggunoh3309 2 жыл бұрын

Firstly, Bts accounting for 0.5% of South Korea's income is not true(they have an economic effect of around 5 billion dollars and korea's gdp in 2021 was around 1798 billion so its around 0.28%). Also just because they bring in lots of money, it doesn't mean they should be exempt because with this logic the rich owners of companies like Samsung should also be exempt(Revenue of around 244 billion USD with an overall indirect economic effect even greater). They are also investing 346 billion dollars in the next 5 years which is much more significant than the money bts has brought in. The point is, under the law, everyone should be equal. All Korean men have sacrificed their youth to prorect their country and do you think they will be motivated and willing to protect their country with their lives if the rich and famous get exempt?

@inacialimadasilva7521 2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree with you""""""

@rebeccaavoca9143 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with Devo's opinion. The SK Gov made embarrassment for their own country. PLease tell me guys if you've heard, anyone / anywhere in this world who became the face/ ambassador for a INTERNATIONAL event in their own country had to fork their own pocket to do promotions for that particular event? BTS was chosen as SK ambassador to promote BUSAN EXPO 2030 and they had to pay from their own pocket to hold the last FREE BUSAN CONCERT. Their own politicians / government ride on BTS's fame and had been delaying decision for their military service for years already!!! They didnot want to make a decision because afraid of the backlash from certain minority who oppose BTS's military exemption. They're the world biggest entertainers at the moment and their own Gov threat them so badly. Who cares about "athletes", "classical musician", "etc" who get exempt from military service and nobody knows / heard about them and they also DID NOT bring in the money to SK's economy .. HAVEN'T BTS DONE ENOUGH TO PROMOTE SK INTO THE WORLD'S STAGE???

@inessacco9970 Жыл бұрын

well said!! and I notice your anger!! I am in the same situation!! It is very angry what has happened with bts! How have they been used by the government without money in return! And since they have even acted as diplomats, the government has not recognized them for what they are worth!! always belittling them! and your society the same! always attacking them in the media and minimizing their achievements. they should leave korea!! and thus leave that country without the goose that lays the golden eggs!! Let's see what they do!! In the US or Japan they would surely value them much more!

@christineabongaby8246 2 жыл бұрын

They didn’t split damn it They’re still as close as any group will ever be Heck even closer Thanks Devo

@michelleduval6507 2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. I don't understand when other's are exempted for less and the world doesn't even know who they are while BTS are WORLDWIDE and bring so much in term of economy to their country. I don't understand.

@margieneal3929 2 жыл бұрын

We are so happy you spoke up you are a wonderful army🙏

@jamais_vu3 2 жыл бұрын

they did not split they never split. TT

@mimimormor 2 жыл бұрын

Once again, thank you for raising that question when media did not want to speak up.

@stephhb.1736 2 жыл бұрын

I personally agree with him. I understand Koreans would feel some kind of way about hrs getting an exemption but who cares?! Btw has been spending most of their life caring about what others have to say. I just want them to live their life enjoying what they like to do. It’s hard for me to believe that military service is at the top of their list of things they want to do.

@inessacco9970 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree! is what i think! Nobody wants to go to military service in Korea, especially 7 artists who are at the top of world music and what cost them so much to get there!! Locking them up for a year and a half to have a bad time is horrible! I really fear for them, for their physical and mental health after many idols told about the abuse they live in there and the stress and traumas! 💔 bts has been an example of love and joy to the world! and they don't deserve that! They deserve to be free and continue with their passion, which is music.