Do Korean Idols Have To Go To The Military. Nichkhun doesnt have to. However it didnt pass and its been confirmed that BTS members must enlist.
On the other hand famous idols and actors usually wait a little longer before enlisting to the military because it may affect their career. The subject of BTS possibly getting military exemption has been widely discussed in 2019 due to their huge contribution to the South Korean economy many proposed the idols be granted military exemption. Apart from famous idols and actors who usually wait since it might negatively affect their careers most Korean men complete their military service in the early 20s.
But if he doesnt have Korean citizenship he doesnt have to even.
All South Korean male citizens are required to enlist in the military by the age of 28. Women do not have to complete mandatory military service. All Korean male citizens have to enlist by the age of 28. Any semi-serious fan of Korean pop will know and quite possibly lament the fact that before reaching a certain age every male idol must put their music career on hold to enlist in the.