On October 17, 2022, HYBE announced that BTS members would officially enlist in the military, starting with the group's oldest member Jin, who will leave to join the service by the end of October. The rest of the members will follow as per their personal schedules.The announcement shook not only the septet's fandom but also the share market as HYBE's stocks fell by 2.5 percent. With this, it is predicted that BTS' military enlistment will result in significant financial loss for the country.BTS ARMY slammed the South Korean government for its ill-planning and poor decision-making. One fan said:"It's a pity you couldn't protect the treasure."JIMIN VOCAL | threads & analyses@PJM_vocal$29.1 trillion by BTS , oh south korea it’s a pity u couldn’t protect the treasure57281442$29.1 trillion by BTS , oh south korea it’s a pity u couldn’t protect the treasure https://t.co/LYoVAs62VKBTS are worth more than $ 3.6 billion to the South Korean economyPop Base@PopBaseSouth Korea stands to lose billions as a result of BTS’ upcoming military service, Fortune reports. “Between 2014 and 2023, analysts projected BTS would have contributed $29.1 trillion to the South Korean economy.”6142912726South Korea stands to lose billions as a result of BTS’ upcoming military service, Fortune reports. “Between 2014 and 2023, analysts projected BTS would have contributed $29.1 trillion to the South Korean economy.” https://t.co/0KDab0j03lAccording to extensive research by the Hyundai Research Institute in 2018, the superstar boyband is worth more than $ 3.6 billion to the South Korean economy. The report also concluded that BTS helped boost tourism in the country and generated an estimated $1.1 billion from selling consumer goods and official merchandise.The members have a collective net worth of $50 million, according to Forbes, and now, as per new information revealed by expert analysts and economists, BTS will bring a predicted $29.1 trillion to South Korea's economy by 2023.With the news of BTS' military enlistment, South Korea's economy will face turmoil until the group's reunion in 2025. Fans have taken to social media to react to the impact the enlistment decision will have on South Korea's economy.Holly Cunningham@yunasenna@PJM_vocal SK will feel the lost. All they care about is money. They can exempt others who barely contributed as much as BTS. They should of thought of this better honestly and not drag BTS through so much crap. I am glad BTS made their decision. I am sure this was stressing them.11@PJM_vocal SK will feel the lost. All they care about is money. They can exempt others who barely contributed as much as BTS. They should of thought of this better honestly and not drag BTS through so much crap. I am glad BTS made their decision. I am sure this was stressing them.Peachesmochy@peachesmochy@PJM_vocal They are about to get the rudest awakening no country would want to loose an important asset because of military I just don’t understand how seven man would make an impact by serving in the military and risk loosing billions of dollars can someone school me I’m lost39@PJM_vocal They are about to get the rudest awakening no country would want to loose an important asset because of military I just don’t understand how seven man would make an impact by serving in the military and risk loosing billions of dollars can someone school me I’m lostPreviously, HYBE's stocks fell when Bangtan announced they would take a break from group activities to pursue their solo endeavors. Delia A@DeliaFender@PJM_vocal This is what I just cannot understand, why any government would allow this kind of money to slip out of their hands 🤷‍♀️ It makes no financial sense at all.16@PJM_vocal This is what I just cannot understand, why any government would allow this kind of money to slip out of their hands 🤷‍♀️ It makes no financial sense at all.Phyn💜💜💜@LaVieEstV@PJM_vocal SK always mention that BTS is their national treasure. But they have not given them any consideration after everything they did to promote their culture, language, country and food. Above all, the number of assets they have given to help their country was not even considered.1@PJM_vocal SK always mention that BTS is their national treasure. But they have not given them any consideration after everything they did to promote their culture, language, country and food. Above all, the number of assets they have given to help their country was not even considered.On October 17, 2022, HYBE announced Jin and other members had withdrawn their request to delay their military service. It further stated that Jin would enlist after completing his pending work by the end of October. Subsequently, the rest of the members will follow suit, and the septet will regroup by 2025.Soon after, HYBE's CEO Park Ji-won released an official statement addressing fans', the government and shareholders' concerns regarding Bangtan's military. He explained that HYBE and the Bangtan members had been planning this for a long time since the group's military service was inevitable.For short-term goals, members will be releasing their solo albums and mixtapes. Jin will release a potential collab song with Coldplay, rap line members might release their third album, and the maknae line members will officially debut their solo albums or mixtapes.There are individual activities planned for the first half of 2023.Military of Defense states they will allow the septet to perform and engage in certain group activitiesAddie ✘⁷ |♡@jarofkookys29.1 trillion yeah bts is the most iconic popular group to ever live429.1 trillion yeah bts is the most iconic popular group to ever live https://t.co/69Za7YsXIeBangtan's military announcement put a full stop to all the ongoing news debates and heated discussions regarding the group's enlistment. ARMYs are heartbroken yet proud that the septet has taken such a selfless decision.During a regular press briefing on October 18, 2022, a representative of South Korea's Ministry of Defense stated that Bangtan members would be allowed to perform at national events or events of national importance.Further details regarding Bangtan's military service and future activities are awaited.