BTS’s Suga to enlist in the military: “Postponement of enlistment canceled, commencing military service procedures”

On August 7th, Big Hit Music announced through Weverse, “SUGA has begun the process for fulfilling his mandatory military service duties.”

Big Hit Music stated, “SUGA has completed the request for postponement of enlistment, and we will inform you of any further updates related to his military enlistment as they are determined.”

Suga is the third member of BTS to begin his mandatory military service. Jin and J-Hope are currently serving in active duty. Jin enlisted in December of last year and is currently serving as an instructor at the 5th Infantry Division Recruit Training Center in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province. J-Hope enlisted in April of this year and is serving as an instructor at the 36th Infantry Division Recruit Training Battalion in Wonju, Gangwon Province.

Below is the full official statement from Big Hit Music:

Hello,

This is Big Hit Music.

We would like to inform all fans who always cherish and love BTS that SUGA has initiated the process for fulfilling his mandatory military service duties.

SUGA has completed the request for postponement of enlistment, and we will inform you of any further updates related to his military enlistment as they are determined.

Until the day when SUGA completes his military service and returns in good health, we kindly ask for your warm support and unwavering love. We will also continue to provide unwavering support and affection for our artist.

Thank you.