BTS' economic effect in Korea will record 56 trillion won over 10 years !

Article: BTS' economic effect hits 56 trillion won over 10 years

Source: Kyunghyang News via Nate

1. [+645, -71] BTS has made Hell Chosun billions in tourism but still have to serve in the army ㅋㅋㅋㅋ when pianists earn exemptions just for qualifying for international classic concours ㅋㅋㅋ

2. [+540, -24] That's BTS class, they're the birth of a historical group

3. [+492, -30] They are the best, most unrivaled boy group Korea has ever produced, I'm proud to say that I'm from the same country as them

4. [+44, -3] Honestly, yes, they brought in a lot of money, but it's also fact that they improved the image of Korean men. Most foreigners don't even know where Korea is on the map and used to always ask if you were from North or South. Now they ask me if I'm from BTS' country ㅋㅋ Imagine achieving all that just to hear idiots tell you to serve in the army ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

5. [+43, -7] They're doing so much for the country, is there really a need for them to serve? Just let them promote all around the world and bring up Korea's image while making money.

6. [+41, -3] One properly raised Hallyu group makes me more proud than any Olympic medal

7. [+36, -4] Wow, they're bigger than the Olympics? Goosebumps... BTS really is a gem that you only get once in history

8. [+29, -4] As a BTS fan, reading articles like this makes me realize how bleak reality is. What's the point in maintaining worldwide fame for 10 years when you have to go serve in the army? What's it all for? But I promise that they'll be the last group I ever fangirl over ㅠ so let's last a long time~

9. [+26, -2] One BTS is so much more beneficial for our country than dozens of politicians. Politicians, please reflect over what you've done for us.

10. [+23, -5] BTS really is a group that you get out of the slimmest chances and yet our government is really trying to pull them into the army at the peak of their careers ㅋㅋㅋ Just look at what happened to Rain. After his discharge, he changed up his image and goals and halted his Hollywood promos so he could get married. Chun Jung Myung, Jo In Sung... both of them could no longer land fresh-faced roles and are out there shooting Land Rover CFs. The stress of the army takes a toll on not only your image but your personality as well.

11. [+20, -1] I hope their service can be delayed... this is their peak. Can you really expect them to maintain their economic effect with a two year break? I doubt they'll ever be able to recover their current state of popularity. And dancing will get harder, too... Anyway, this is really the first time I'm seeing a group that would be wasted in the army.

12. [+18, -2] Koreans are enjoying the economic benefits of 56 trillion won and yet are whining in the comments like "It's only fair that BTS has to serve too", how hilarious...

- COME ON!!