Seoul: The South Korean star Suga, a member of the phenomenally successful boy band BTS, has begun his mandatory military service, he confirmed on social media.
The singer, whose real name is Min Yoon-gi, is the third member of the band to enlist, after Jin and J-Hope.
“I will faithfully complete my duty and come back,” he posted online.
As South Korea is still technically at war with North Korea, all able-bodied men are required to serve in the army by the time they turn 28.
In South Korea, all able-bodied men must serve in the army, navy or air force for 18-21 months under a conscription system established due to threats from rival North Korea. Individuals with physical and mental issues can instead carry out their duties at non-military facilities such as welfare centers, community service centers and post offices for 21 months.
