This is true. You can argue that BTS contributes only a small percentage to SK government but 3 billion dollars is still 3 billion dollars and this past weekend they drew a crowd of 50,000 in a stadium, another 15,000 on a beach. A good number of these people booked hotel rooms, rented houses, ate at restaurants, coffee shops and cafes, bought goods and souvenirs just in 3 days. Who the else in that country can get people from all corners of world to fly in for a concert. No fucking else
Yes, they are very blatant in their intentions. If BTS were allowed to perform while enlisted in army, all the profits would go the government/politicians. I also saw this thread on twitter made by a k-army about how the military use really popular celebrities and parade them around/make them sing etc while enlisted. Hopefully they'll be able to complete their military service peacefully without being harassed...