방탄소년단의 병역특례 논란에 대한 제도적 검토

Abstract

The global craze of BTS played a role in raising Korea's national status in various dimensions, including cultural values. This study examines the background of discussing military service exemptions for popular cultural artists represented by BTS and examines whether military service exemptions for them is institutionally possible. First, in the field of art and sports, pure artists are subject to military service exemption, but popular artists are not subject to military service exemption, which can be a problem in equity. Second, the amendment to the Military Service Act for military service exemption for popular culture artists should be based on national consensus even if it is a demand of the times. Third, the military service exemption of popular culture artists should determine the qualifications of popular culture artists and seek ways to contribute to society the commercial benefits of popular culture artists during the military service exemption period. In conclusion, the controversy over military service exemption for popular culture artists such as BTS is not discussed in terms of popularity, but it is possible to gain public consensus with sufficient time in terms of equity and fairness between pure artists and popular artists.