EXO's Kai has announced that he will be enlisting next week, raising curiosity about the military service law related to his enlistment.
A representative from the Military Manpower Administration stated, "The postponement of the enlistment date for those who are about to fulfill their military service is possible up to 5 times within a range of 2 years." The official explained, "Among the reasons for postponing enlistment, 'other reasons' can also be applied up to two times, which is included in the total of 5 postponement chances."
On the 3rd, SM Ent. announced, "Kai was preparing for EXO's comeback that is scheduled for this year, but due to recent changes in military regulations, he will be entering the training center on May 11th to receive basic military training before fulfilling his duty as a social service worker."
Kai was preparing for EXO's comeback to celebrate their 11th debut anniversary this year. However, both Kai and his fans were caught off guard when he suddenly had to enlist next week. According to the military service law explained by an official, it seems that Kai has used up all of the five possible postponement chances, including for overseas performances and other schedules.
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-This is his company's mistake. SM is so stupid.
-This is clearly the company's mistake. Kai is a '94 liner, he's already at the age to enlist. The company should've foreseen this, especially if they have already used up all the chances to postpone his enlistment.
-The company should take care of its artists, especially since they gain money from them. Isn't that the reason why companies exist in the first place?
-I'm sure Kai himself knew that he had already used all the chances to postpone his enlistment. He could get notified to enlist anytime now and he wasn't prepared at all, isn't that so careless of him? It's true that the company's plan may have been faulty as well, though.
-1) Kai has never said that he didn't want to enlist. 2) Kai has never talked bad about SM Ent. 3) Kai knew he was going to have to enlist soon. 4) The reason why Kai cried = It's been 5 years since EXO had a full-group comeback and fans have been eagerly waiting for it. However, now that Kai is unexpectedly enlisting, he won't be able to show fans everything he's prepared for. He cried because he felt sorry for his fans. 5) The reason why fans are angry at SM = There are two members born in 1994 in EXO and the two of them are enlisting soon, but the company didn't have any plans and just delayed their comeback date. Got it? They were supposed to comeback earlier this year.
-Why are people blaming Kai? Do they think Kai can just make a comeback whenever he wants? Those who say that he's careless and should've taken care of everything himself are not making any sense. It's not like he did this on purpose. I'm not a fan but I'm sure Kai's fans are already upset enough by the news...
-I was wondering why people are so angry to hear this... Turns out it's because EXO won't be able to comeback as a full-group if he enlists. The company should've released EXO's comebacks sooner since they have members who are born in 1994 and could enlist to the military anytime now...
