After the shocking news about EXO's Kai who will soon be carrying out his military service next week, on May 11 2023 it was announced, many fans have questioned about changes in military regulations which were revealed by SM Entertainment as the main reason behind the sudden news.
In response to fans' questions and confusion, the South Korean Military Employment Administration finally provided details on why EXO's Kai could no longer postpone his military enlistment schedule this year. According to a media report by news outlet Star News, representatives from the military conveyed a number of military regulations that must be fulfilled by South Korean citizens regarding requests for postponement of military service.
"Usually, those who have received a summons for military service can postpone their departure date for a total of 5 times within a period of two years after receiving the summons," said a representative for the South Korean military, as quoted by Allkpop on Thursday May 4, 2023.
He continued, "There are many acceptable reasons for delaying departure, including 'various other reasons'. However, this reason can only be used twice out of 5 requests for postponement of military service that has been determined." Accordingly, the representative of the South Korean military indicated that EXO's Kai used 5 requests to postpone his military service.
And because of that, he has no other choice, other than to follow the military summons according to the date specified in the summons for his conscription. This is in accordance with applicable regulations. However, it is not yet clear whether the explanation from the military representative above is what SM Entertainment means by 'a change in military law regulations' as they conveyed.
Previously, on May 3, 2023, SM Entertainment suddenly announced EXO's Kai military enlistment date in the midst of preparations for group EXO's comeback. Of course this made the fans surprised and sad. In the live broadcast that he did, Kai also admitted that he did not expect to leave for military service so soon. Meanwhile, EXO's Kai is scheduled to attend basic military training on May 11, 2023, before serving as a social worker.
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