The 29-year-old Kai is due to enlist in the South Korean military on May 11.
kaifrom the k-pop group EXO, could not resist and cried when talking about his military enlistment, which was brought forward to May 11th. O idollike other big names in the South Korean industry, turned 29 in 2023 and should report to the army.
In South Korea, the service is mandatory for all men between the ages of 18 and 28. Thanks to the phenomenon BTSthe biggest K-pop group, some artists could have their enlistment postponed until they turned 30.
“We have come to deliver sudden news to fans about the military service of KAI. He was preparing for the return of the EXO scheduled for this year, but due to a recent change in Army regulations, he is expected to enter the recruit training center on May 11, where he will receive basic military training and then serve as a civil servant,” the statement reads. from the group’s agency, SM Entertainment (via Magazine Who).
The place of enlistment was not revealed at the request of kai. The musician did a live broadcast on Instagram this Wednesday, 3, and cried when talking about starting work in the army. The period of military service varies between 18 and 21 months, and the comeback of EXO will need to wait a bit.
Source: Rollingstone
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