BTS member Suga begins process of military enlistment

Annie Martin
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Suga (third from left), pictured with BTS, has started the enlistment process for his mandatory military service in South Korea. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Suga (third from left), pictured with BTS, has started the enlistment process for his mandatory military service in South Korea. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

Aug. 7 (UPI) -- South Korean singer and rapper Suga is in the process of military enlistment.

The K-pop star, a member of the boy band BTS, has started the enlistment process for his mandatory military service in South Korea, Big Hit Music announced Monday.

"We would like to inform our fans that SUGA has initiated the military enlistment process by applying for the termination of his enlistment postponement," the post reads. "We will inform you of further updates in due course."

"We ask you for your continued love and support for SUGA until he completes his military service and safely returns. Our company will spare no effort in providing support for our artist."

The news follows the end of Suga's world tour in support of his solo album D-Day, released in April under the name Agust D. The tour concluded Sunday in Seoul.

BTS performs on New Year's Eve in Times Square in New York City in 2019. File Photo by Corey Sipkin/UPI
BTS performs on New Year's Eve in Times Square in New York City in 2019. File Photo by Corey Sipkin/UPI

Suga teared up and cried during the final three songs of his set Sunday, as seen in videos from fans.

"I'm not really the type to cry," the singer said in a live stream. "But my band members were there, and my seniors came too. Before, I had a dream while watching my seniors. And now I have become someone's senior. Those 10 years flew past. And that's when the tears came."

BTS performs on "Good Morning America" in 2019. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
BTS performs on "Good Morning America" in 2019. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

BTS members Jin and J-Hope have already enlisted in the military. The group has been on hiatus since October 2022 as the members fulfill their mandatory military service and pursue their solo careers.