After changes in enlistment regulations, Kai needed to advance his entry into the army. Understand!
Taking everyone by surprise, SM Entertainment issued a statement this Wednesday, the 3rd, announcing that kai, a member of EXO, will enlist in the South Korean military on May 11 as a civil servant. Check out the full note:
“Hello. This is SM Entertainment.
We came to convey sudden news to fans about Kai’s military service.
Kai was preparing for EXO’s comeback scheduled for this year, but due to a recent change in the Military Manpower Administration’s regulations, he is expected to enter the army recruit training center on May 11, where he will receive basic military training and, then exercise the function of public servant.
Out of respect for Kai’s intention to quietly enlist, the location and time of his enlistment will not be revealed, and there will be no special event on the day, so we ask for fans’ understanding.
Regarding EXO’s album plans, we will inform you as soon as the details are resolved.
Thanks”.
As informed by the company via the note, the news of the enlistment would also have taken the artist by surprise, who was currently preparing for EXO’s upcoming comeback as a full group. In a live with fans held on Instagram after the news was revealed, kai got emotional when talking about the subject, but insisted on trying to comfort the EXOLs who followed the broadcast.
“I will work hard! If I work hard, I’ll be fine. I’ve been working hard for over 20 years and I can wait. I prepared a lot, but forgive me. That’s a shame, I had no choice. And there’s nothing I can do, it pisses me off. Above all, I will work hard on my dream and keep running towards you. Let’s do what we have to do and meet. I’m sad that I can’t show you what I’ve prepared, but I can just show you when I get back. Kai isn’t going anywhere, I’ll always be here”, vented the idol.
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🐻 I’m going to work hard. If I work hard, I’ll be fine. I’ve been working hard over 20 years. I can wait. I’ve prepared a lot, but I’m sorry. That’s too bad. I had no choice. Going to eat well, sleep well. Above all, I’m going to work hard on — pic.twitter.com/GEUM5qq75O
— 🍒👑 (@pcyxxloey) May 3, 2023
In addition to comforting fans, kai he also asked everyone to wait for him: “It’s okay. I will go and you will wait for me, right? I will work hard. […] I’m fine now, guys. I am fine. As I prepare, it will look different.”
With the enlistment of kainow the only EXO member who will still need to start his mandatory military service will be the maknae Sehun. So far, there is no information about his plans to join the army.
Source: Recreio
