<p>Seoul: The remaining four members of K-pop supergroup BTS will begin their 18-month military service in South Korea this week, joining three others already serving, and with fans not expecting to see them perform again as a group until 2025.</p><p>A group of fans braved rainy weather on Monday to bid a temporary farewell to the seven-member band's leader, RM, and vocalist V in front of their boot camp in the central city of Nonsan.</p><p>"I think I'll be fine except for one thing, that I won't be able to make happy memories with you for a while, which is the hardest part," V wrote on fan platform Weverse on Monday, wishing fans well and happiness.</p><p>RM also wrote there that he might be lonely at times, but that the 18 months would be a chance to get new inspiration and learn new things.</p>.Journey of mutual respect, shared values, growing partnership: PM Modi on India-South Korea ties.<p>The duo was accompanied by other members of the band, including Jimin and Jung Kook who will start their military service on Tuesday, and the three others who were given a day off from military duty, the <em>Yonhap</em> news agency said.</p><p>All able-bodied South Korean men ages 18-28 must serve in the military for about two years, as part of efforts to guard against nuclear-armed North Korea.</p><p>Since announcing a break from group projects in June 2022, BTS members have pursued solo activities before starting military service.</p><p>Jin, 30, the oldest member, joined the army last December, followed by J-hope in April and Suga in August.</p><p>BTS' global success has triggered debate over whether K-pop artists should be allowed to serve for a shorter term, a perk granted to Olympics and Asian Games medallists and some classical musicians with international achievements. </p>
<p>Seoul: The remaining four members of K-pop supergroup BTS will begin their 18-month military service in South Korea this week, joining three others already serving, and with fans not expecting to see them perform again as a group until 2025.</p><p>A group of fans braved rainy weather on Monday to bid a temporary farewell to the seven-member band's leader, RM, and vocalist V in front of their boot camp in the central city of Nonsan.</p><p>"I think I'll be fine except for one thing, that I won't be able to make happy memories with you for a while, which is the hardest part," V wrote on fan platform Weverse on Monday, wishing fans well and happiness.</p><p>RM also wrote there that he might be lonely at times, but that the 18 months would be a chance to get new inspiration and learn new things.</p>.Journey of mutual respect, shared values, growing partnership: PM Modi on India-South Korea ties.<p>The duo was accompanied by other members of the band, including Jimin and Jung Kook who will start their military service on Tuesday, and the three others who were given a day off from military duty, the <em>Yonhap</em> news agency said.</p><p>All able-bodied South Korean men ages 18-28 must serve in the military for about two years, as part of efforts to guard against nuclear-armed North Korea.</p><p>Since announcing a break from group projects in June 2022, BTS members have pursued solo activities before starting military service.</p><p>Jin, 30, the oldest member, joined the army last December, followed by J-hope in April and Suga in August.</p><p>BTS' global success has triggered debate over whether K-pop artists should be allowed to serve for a shorter term, a perk granted to Olympics and Asian Games medallists and some classical musicians with international achievements. </p>