What Age Do Kpop Idols Go To The Military. Page 2 of 2 Prev 1 2. Korean idols who are male have to go to military service I think every man in korea has to go to military service its compulsory you have to do it even idols dont get to skip Its not random.
Ready to say goodbye to these boys. Army Marines and conscripted policemen serve 21 months Navy serves 23 months and Air Force serves 24 months. In the past Korean male citizens could delay their military service until the age of 30 Korean age.
In May of 2018 the military enlistment law in South Korea changed reducing the maximum age at which mandatory service can be delayed from 30 to 28.
These beloved Korean male idols must enlist before 2020 ends. While women can voluntarily join the military men are required to serve and become eligible from age 18. For those who are new to Korean pop culture you might be surprised to find out that idols have to serve in the South Korean military. Article 39 of the Constitution of the Republic of Korea states that all citizens have the duty of national defense.