SM Entertainment reported that EXO’s Kai will begin his mandatory military service on May 11, 2021. They apparently failed to file a request for enlistment extension, though the real name idol kim jon-in he is only 29 years old.
This news took everyone by surprise. EXO-Lthe same ones who questioned the permits that the BTS members received to “extend their military service” and carry it out until they turned 30 years old.
Due to the above, the ARMY fandom (BTS followers) recalled that this benefit is due to the BTS Actwhich has requirements to consider in order to apply as k pop artist. Apparently, EXO Kai was left with no chance to postpone his entry into the army any longer. The Truth News explains more details below.
Why can’t EXO’s Kai apply the BTS Law?
EXO’s Kai is leaving for military service on May 11.
According to the Military Manpower Administration, “Those who receive a summons letter for military service may request to postpone their enlistment date a total of 5 times within a 2-year period after receiving the summons.” It seems that EXO’s Kai already spent those “5 times” to be able to postpone his enlistment.
What is the BTS Law?
The BTS Law allows idols (not just BTS members) to extend the age limit up to 30 years to do your military service. However, there is a condition. This is to have received the Medal of the Order of Cultural Merit by the corresponding Korean government or institutions.
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When will EXO’s comeback be?
It was scheduled a EXO’s comeback in 2023, because member Suho had already announced it to his fans. However, with Kai’s hiatus from military service, this musical comeback as a group could be until sometime in 2025.
Why do Koreans have to do military service?
In addition to being considered dishonorable, failing to perform mandatory military service in South Korea He was punished with up to 18 months in prison. This is no longer the case and the time was also reduced from 2 years to 1 year and 6 months of mandatory service.
Finally, we share that of the EXO members, Xiumin was the first to do his military service in 2019. Then it was DO, Suho and Chen in 2020, while Chanyeol and Baekhyun enlisted in 2021. EXO’s Kai joins Jin and BTS’s J-Hope as idols who recently enlisted in the military.
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