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I got a DM about the law so here is full version
BTS Law / Order of Cultural Merit
병역법 제60조제2항, 병역법 시행령 제124조의3제2항:
"대중문화예술용역을 제공하는 사람 ... 중 문화훈장 또는 문화포장을 받은 사람으로서 문화체육관광부장관이 국위선양에 현저한 공이 있다고 인정하여 추천한 사람: 30세"
:A person providing pop culture/arts services who has received the Order of Cultural Merit or the Cultural Merit Medal, and who has been recommended by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism as having made a significant contribution to enhancing the national image: [deferral until] age 30.
Hi, so it came to my attention that people are sending JxW’s photos of receiving the Prime Minister’s Commendation in the Qrts.
I made this account to share correct info, so here is a deep dive into why Seventeen isn’t using any special laws, and how military enlistment actually works.
Bear with me, it’s gonna be long, but I’m writing this so anyone from other fandoms and inside our own fandom can understand.
1. Prime Minister’s Commendation vs. The "BTS Law"
First, let's clear up the confusion about awards. The photos being circulated show Wonwoo and Jeonghan receiving the Prime Minister’s Commendation (국무총리표창).
While this is an extremely prestigious government honor, it has zero connection to military deferrals.
The so-called "BTS Law" (the December 2020 amendment to Article 60, Paragraph 2 of the Military Service Act) applies strictly to recipients of the Order of Cultural Merit (문화훈장) awarded by the President, upon recommendation by the Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.
BTS received the Cultural Merit Medal in 2018, which is why they qualified to defer until age 30.
SEVENTEEN does not hold the Cultural Merit Medal. Therefore, SEVENTEEN members do not legally qualify for the "BTS Law," nor have they ever applied for it.
2. How Legal Military Age Works
In South Korea, military age is not based on your actual birthday. Under Article 2, Paragraph 2 of the Military Service Act, military age is calculated using a calendar formula:
On January 1st of any given year, every male citizen born in the same year reaches the exact same legal military age, regardless of whether they were born in January or December.
3. Standard Deferral Limits vs. Actual Enlistment Dates (MMA Process)
Under standard regulations (Article 61), a citizen can defer service using standard administrative grounds (higher education, overseas permits, active career promotion) until December 31st of the year they turn legal age 28.
Here is the exact timeline breakdown:
DK (Born 1997):His legal age-28 year was 2025 (2025 - 1997 = 28).
His standard legal deferral period ended on December 31, 2025.
Once your deferral period expires, you automatically enter the active draft pool managed by the Military Manpower Administration (MMA).
You do not get drafted on January 1st; the MMA processes physical exams, unit capacities, and issues call-up notices spread across the following year.
Entering active service in September 2026 is completely standard administrative draft scheduling for 1997-liners whose deferral period ended at the end of 2025.
Vernon (Born 1998): In 2026, his military age is 2026 - 1998 = 28. 2026 is his standard, legal age-28 deferral year.
Enlisting in August 2026 is right on schedule within his normal legal window.
The Bottom Line
If DK were somehow utilizing the "BTS Law," his deferral would legally stretch until the end of 2027 (his age 30 year).
The fact that he is enlisting in 2026 proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is following the exact same standard timeline as any regular Korean citizen.
Both DK and Vernon are enlisting completely within standard MMA regulations, with zero special legislation, zero exemptions, and zero shortcuts.
Please stop spreading fake narratives when you don't know how the conscription system works!
Kita Menang!
Mahkamah Konstitusi mengabulkan sebagian permohonan uji materiil Perkara Nomor 40/PUU-XXIV/2026. Dalam putusannya, MK menegaskan bahwa pendanaan Program Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) tidak boleh mengambil porsi anggaran pendidikan yang dijamin konstitusi.
Udah tau belum?
Mamdani Walikota New York bikin Municipal Groceries Store yang tujuannya sama kaya Koperasi Desa Merah Putih yang jual harga barang subsidi.
Tapi gak gedebak-gedebuk sembarangan, ini bikinnya pake konsep, dimulai dari 5 unit dulu, dengan harga bahan pangan pokok 30% lebih murah dari harga pasar.
Kenapa bisa lebih murah?
Karena biaya overhead dan pajaknya ditanggung oleh anggaran kota bukan karena beli lebih murah dari supplier.
Canggihnya setiap produk bisa di cek bar code nya yang berisi transparansi harga dan edukasi program.
Ini praktik sosialisme yang bener.
kan ada anak magang psikologi profesi kan s2 gitu mereka ada projek nyari klien, dan gua diajuin ama boskontol gua jadi klien. gua yakin catetan tu anak magang yang handle gua isinya sambatan ke 1 nama: si boskontol
jeonghan 😭😭😭😭
💎: it's okay thanks for asking hani how are you? i'm studying right now i have exams until friday
😇: good luck with your examsㅜ later there won't even be exams left, just every day will be an test