Although BTS's military enlistment decisions are mostly conspicuous, it seems that some politicians are still trying to change this. However, at the present time, their petitioning efforts are met with many objections from netizens because netizens think that BTS should respect the decision of BTS instead of trying to control the group.

Here is a new proposal of the mayor of Busan that is facing a lot of controversy!

Busan Mayor Park Hyung-Joon recently petitioned the President's Office to consider an alternative military service regime for BTS. This is something that a number of politicians have proposed during the past time but have been rejected by the Department of Defense.

According to the mayor of Busan, he suggested that BTS's mandatory military service could be replaced by artistic activities related to the promotion of the 2030 Busan World Expo. BTS is currently the ambassador of 2030 Busan World Expo and they are about to hold a concert in October in this city.

In his proposal, the mayor of Busan expressed that the city of Busan is concerned that if BTS's military service issue is not resolved, it will be difficult for BTS to focus on preparing and conducting promotional activities for the 2030 Busan World Expo as ambassador. Therefore, the petition is sent after careful consideration by the Mayor.

Specifically, Mayor Park shared: "I do not mean to give BTS the privilege of exemption from military service. If BTS uses the alternative service system, the BTS members will be given a sense of national responsibility that is as good as military service, and they will serve the country with the capabilities that only they can do.

I am very well aware of the symbolic meaning of military service in Korea. Please consider the hearts of Busan citizens who aspire to successfully host the 2030 Busan Expo with a sincere heart for Korea and for the future of Busan."

After this information was reported by the press, many netizens have shown negative reactions to this petition:

1. Can you leave Bangtan alone?
2. It's so troublesome when associating with Busan and become a World Expo ambassador, really
3. Oh my god, If I was their fan, I would be so so tired 
4. What are you going to do? It's not about evading military service or circumventing the law. They will enlist when the time comes. And these people stop talking nonsense.
5. Why do you hold BTS's head all the time, shut your mouth and let them go
6. Don't understand why anymore? If this really happens, the only people who will be cursed are our Bangtan.
7. Please don't mention military service again, okay? Bangtan only became an ambassador because it was good for the country.
8. Really, just because of becoming the ambassador of the Busan World Expo event, how many times did Busan cling to BTS?
9. Mayor, please focus on taking care of Busan city.
10. Okay then shut up and let BTS do their business.
11. I'm from Busan and I don't even understand what they want. Leave BTS alone. Even if BTS enlists in the army for 18 months and then comes back, it's still fine!
12. Who calls BTS for them to run away
13. Please spare BTS... The kids will decide for themselves. Why put so much pressure on BTS with their own business in Busan? And if this really happens, then you guys will blame the kids.
14. At this point, I really feel sorry for Bangtan and the fans for going through something like this.
15. If you don't want to let Bangtan go, you'll have to get out of here yourself. Just keep talking crazy.
16. The mayor of Busan just let the kids stay safe and take care of Busan's business, really.
17. At first when I considered exempting BTS from military service, I had no idea but after thousand things that the government is doing right now, I'm very worried about what else they will use BTS for, and I think it's best to let the members arrange themselves. I really don't know what these government officials will do with BTS's influence.
18. Wow, that's really bad for Bangtan. Just because these politicians are pondering and wondering, Bangtan is also being criticized. If it doesn't work, then Bangtan is also a sister, but if it really benefits, then it will continue.
19. Rescue BTS
20. Aigooo...It is also clear here that the desire to squeeze out BTS's resources little by little.
21. If Busan does not win the bid to host the Busan Expo, what will happen?
22. Then the mayor of Busan should join the army and let BTS sit in his chair.