2022年12月14日 VOA慢速英语：BTS K-pop 成员 Jin 开始服兵役

 

With a newly shaved head, Jin, the oldest member of the Korean pop group BTS, began his 18 months of required military service on Tuesday.
作为韩国流行乐队 BTS 中年龄最大的成员，Jin 刚剃了光头，于周二开始服兵役 18 个月。
 
Jin turned 30 earlier this month. He begins five weeks of basic training at a camp about 45 kilometers from the border with North Korea. The training includes gun shooting, grenade throwing, and marching.
本月早些时候，Jin 刚满 30 岁。他在距朝鲜边境约 45 公里的一个营地开始为期五周的基础训练。训练包括射击、投掷手榴弹和行军。
 
A group of 20 to 30 fans, some holding Jin's photos, and reporters gathered in the cold, snowy weather to see Jin enter the camp. A security force of about 300 police, military, and fire officials was there to provide security.
一群20至30名粉丝，一些人拿着金的照片，记者们在寒冷、下雪的天气里聚集，看金进入营地。一支由大约 300 名警察、军人和消防官员组成的安全部队在那里提供安全保障。
 
"He is so skinny," said Mandy Lee, a 30-year-old fan from Hong Kong. "I want him to eat more and stay healthy and safe."
“他太瘦了，”来自香港的 30 岁粉丝 Mandy Lee 说。 “我希望他多吃点东西，保持健康和安全。”
 
The BTS official Twitter account later posted images showing Jin with other members, likely at the camp, with a message saying: "Our bro!! Have a safe service!! Love you." One image showed members touching Jin's shaved head.
防弹少年团官方 Twitter 帐户随后发布了 Jin 和其他成员可能在营地的照片，并配文说：“我们的兄弟！ ！有一个安全的服务！！爱你。”一张图片显示，成员们抚摸着 Jin 的剃光头。
 
Under South Korean law, most able-bodied men are required to perform 18 to 21 months of military service. The law exempts athletes, classical and traditional musicians, and dancers who performed well in international competitions. But K-pop stars do not receive exemptions, even if they are famous worldwide.
根据韩国法律，大多数身体健全的男性都必须服 18 至 21 个月的兵役。法律豁免在国际比赛中表现出色的运动员、古典和传统音乐家以及舞蹈家。但 K-pop 明星不会获得豁免，即使他们在世界范围内都很有名。
 
"Those in the pop culture sector experience [a] little bit of disadvantages and unfairness, compared with those in the pure art sector or athletes," Jung Duk-hyun, a pop culture commentator, said.
流行文化评论员 Jung Duk-hyun 说：“与纯艺术界或运动员相比，流行文化界的人经历了一点劣势和不公平。”
 
Chun In-bum is a retired general who once commanded South Korea's special forces. Chun said the government must stop exemptions. He said the decreasing number of people in the military is "a very serious" problem caused by the country's low birth rate.
全仁范是一名退役将军，曾指挥过韩国特种部队。 Chun 说政府必须停止豁免。他说，军队人数减少是该国低出生率造成的“一个非常严重”的问题。
 
BTS was formed in 2013 and has a huge number of supporters around the world who call themselves the "Army". The band has performed in sold-out arenas around the world. Six younger members of BTS are to join the military in the coming years. That could mean that the group activities will likely be limited for a few years.
防弹少年团成立于 2013 年，在全球拥有大量支持者，他们呼吁他们自己是“军队”。该乐队曾在世界各地的演出场馆演出，场场座无虚席。 BTS 的六名年轻成员将在未来几年参军。这可能意味着团体活动可能会在几年内受到限制。
 
In August, Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup said BTS members who are serving in the military would likely be permitted to continue practicing. He added they could also join other non-serving BTS members in performances.
8 月，国防部长官李钟燮表示，在军队服役的防弹少年团成员可能会被允许继续训练。他补充说，他们还可以与其他非服役 BTS 成员一起表演。
 
Cha Woo-jin, a K-pop commentator, said it is unclear if BTS would enjoy the same popularity after finishing their military requirements in a few years.
K-pop 评论员 Cha Woo-jin 表示，尚不清楚 BTS 在完成军事要求后是否会享有同样的人气在几年内。