BTS' SUGA will be starting his military service on 22 September 2023. 

BigHit Music revealed the news in a statement via Weverse today (17/9), asking for "continued love and support for SUGA until he completes his service and returns." The label also requested fans to "refrain from visiting SUGA at his workplace during the period of his service."

[공지] 방탄소년단 SUGA 병역 의무 후속 안내 (+ENG/JPN/CHN)https://t.co/jr4792hiCb

— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) September 17, 2023

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Read the full statement below.

Hello.
This is BIGHIT MUSIC.

Thank you for your continued support for BTS. We have further information regarding SUGA’s military service.

SUGA will be beginning his required service on September 22.
There will not be any official events taking place on the day he starts his service or on the day he enters the training camp. We kindly ask fans to refrain from visiting SUGA at his workplace during the period of his service. Please convey your warm regards and encouragement in your hearts only.

Furthermore, please be mindful to avoid getting adversely affected by unauthorized tours or package products that illegally use the artist’s intellectual property. Our company will take appropriate measures against attempts at any commercial activity that make unauthorized use of artist IP.

We ask for your continued love and support for SUGA until he completes his service and returns. Our company will also strive to provide all the support he needs during this time.

Thank you.

SUGA is the latest BTS member to enter mandatory military service following Jin and j-hope. Ahead of his enlistment, SUGA released the final instalment of the Agust D trilogy, D-DAY, and held a sold-out world tour.

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Watch SUGA | Agust D with 'Haegeum' here.