Source: Sports DongA
New reports are raising suspicions over Big Hit's "timeline" of events.
BTS Jimin had his officetel confiscated in January due to non-payment of insurance premiums. On January 30th, news he had tested positive for corona and was rushed to the hospital for an emergency appendectomy came out and foreclosure was canceled on April 22 after full payment of his arrears.
On the 24th, the National Health Insurance (NHIC) explained to Sports DongA, "Generally, if you visit the hospital while delinquent on your premiums, you will be notified."
As a result, Big Hit's statement is coming under suspicion since Jimin had an emergency appendectomy and would've received notification from the NHIC at the time that he was in arrears. Or did Big Hit pay for his surgery and other expenses using the corporate card?
When asked "whether it takes 3 months for the foreclosure to be canceled," the NHIC stated, "If you pay in installments, it may take 3 months but usually it takes 1-2 days to process." However, Big Hit stated, "As soon as we confirmed delinquency, we paid the full amount in arrears and this case is now closed." Such wording alludes that Big Hit didn't make installment payments therefore it's questionable why Jimin was in arrears for 3 months after his officetel was seized.
The NHIC further explained, "We also sent text messages in addition to the regular mail."
The core of Jimin's controversy is the fact that he's a high income earner but he neglected his duties for several months. Big Hit is claiming its "their negligence" however its looking like they decided to "take the fall" to protect their artist while Jimin himself has yet to come forward to clarify the reports.
Currently, BTS is requesting special exemptions from military service, one the many duties of a citizen. Big Hit and those that favor BTS "preferential treatments" claim they deserve it because of the group's economic value, however, before asking for preferential treatment, shouldn't the company and the artist be vigilant about their trivial duties and thoroughly clarify them?
Meanwhile, Big Hit and Jimin's vague clarifications are causing further controversy.
