The ‘Kings of K-Pop’ Are About to Disappear for Almost 2 Years
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By Bryan Ke
K-Pop band Big Bang, known as the “Kings of K-pop,” will be on official hiatus as YG Entertainment recently confirmed that all of its members are either preparing for the mandatory military service or have already begun theirs.
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The first member of Big Bang to enlist was T.O.P, real name Choi Seung-hyun. He began his mandatory military service last year in February; unfortunately, he was discharged after being found guilty of using marijuana. His service then resumed in January 2018, according to Yonhap News.
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Kwon Ji-yong, also widely known by his stage name as G-Dragon, was the second member of the group to enter the mandatory military service this year. His enlistment began on February 27.
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In February, Taeyang, who just got married to South Korean actress and singer Min Hyo-rin, confirmed that his service will kick off on March 12.
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He will then be followed by fellow Big Bang member Daesung, who will begin his mandatory military service a day after Taeyang on March 13, Korea Herald reported.
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This only leaves Seungri, whose real name is Lee Seung-hyun, as the only member left in the group who has yet to announce any specific date.
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However, YG Entertainment has reportedly confirmed that Big Bang’s maknae, or youngest member, will begin his enlistment shortly.
As part of the legacy of the Korean War that ended in 1953 in a truce, not a peace treaty, all able-bodied men from South Korea must serve in the military for about two years, as noted by Korea Times.
Featured image via Instagram / bigbang_official
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