Newsen | Journalist Lee Haejung
https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000933515
On December 17, Na In Woo’s agency Hanada Company revealed, "Na Inwoo classified as a Level 4 and was waiting for a call-up notice from the Military Manpower Administration. However, after three years without receiving any notices, he has been exempted from military service." According to the Military Service Act, if an individual who is classified as Level 4 does not get called up within three years, they are automatically exempted from the military service. Approximately 10,000 individuals received this exemption this year, including Na Inwoo.
The exact reason for Na Inwoo’s Level 4 classification have not been clearly revealed, leading to divided public opinion. While some view it as simply administrative luck, others are harshly criticizing him. Especially in light of Dispatch's report about allegations of improper service involving singer Song Mino, who was nearing release from his social service role.
Adding to the controversy, Na Inwoo’s departure from KBS2’s variety show '2 Days & 1 Night' in June due to drama filming and military enlistment has left a bitter aftertaste. As the replacement for actor Kim Seonho, Na Inwoo joined the program in 2022, quickly winning hearts with his innocent and quirky personality. During his final episode, he bowed deeply to the viewers, saying, “Thanks to the viewers, I had so much fun traveling. Although I was inexperienced, I’m proud to have shown growth. I sincerely thank you all.” However, for fans who tearfully bid farewell to Na Inwoo, the sudden revelation of his military exemption after over five months of silence has come as a shock. Given his lovely and approachable image, it's even more disappointing that he's been caught up in the military service controversy, one of the most sensitive issues for male celebrities.
'2 Days 1 Night' is also the program where Ravi, a former member of the group VIXX who was indicted for attempting to evade military service by faking a mental illness last year, was a regular member. Ravi left the show in May 2022, saying, "Before I met this program, the world was too difficult. There were so many places I couldn't go to and things I couldn't eat." He added, "I sincerely thank you for your love and guidance for the past nearly three years. I will miss you very much." However, these tears turned into betrayal and shock eight months after his departure when suspicions of military service fraud surfaced. Ravi, who was indicted for submitting a false medical certificate to the Military Manpower Administration, pretending to be an epileptic patient, was sentenced to one year in prison with a two-year probation and did not appeal, making the sentence final. Goo, the military broker who helped Ravi commit the crime, was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay a fine of over 1.3 Billion KRW.
-Why are you linking him to Ravi? Na Inwoo should sue the journalist who wrote this.
-Is Na Inwoo involved in some kind of controversy...?
-The journalist is insane.
-Na Inwoo didn’t leave the show because of military service. This is nonsense.
-What does Ravi have to do with Na Inwoo?
-The journalist is so pathetic...
-Why link Na Inwoo to him...?
-The journalist is such a trash. How can you compare someone who faked illness to avoid military service to someone who waited to be exempted from military service??????????????
-?????? Trash journalist...
-Whoa, I haven’t heard Ravi’s name in a long time.
-Why drag Na Inwoo into this?
-???? Na Inwoo left the show because he thought he was going to enlist, but Ravi is involved in military fraud. How can you link them? Are you crazy?
-? Na Inwoo’s exemption was legal. This journalist is so f*cking rude.
