Due to the 18-month mandatory military service that Korean men are required to do, these 7 K-pop idols might have to bid their goodbyes to fans temporarily in 2023 to comply with the South Korean law.
In particular, all male Korean citizens aged 18 to 28 are required to perform about two-year military service. In some cases, people are exempted only if they were national athletes, traditional musicians and ballet dancers. So far, no K-pop idols have ever been exempted from this enlistment.
In the case of BTS, the members such as Jin's duty was deferred until he was 30, for the honor that they have given to South Korea, such as elevating the cultural influence around the world. Thus, while Jimin and V are both born in 1995, they can push their duty until 2025.
Unfortunately, some K-pop idols, have to enlist in 2023 no matter what for their age.
Here Are 7 '95-Born Idols Who Have To Enlist by 2023:
1. Baekho
Born on July 21, 1995, the former NU'EST member must enter the camp next year.
In March, the team announced their disbandment after a decade, following Aron, JR and Ren's decision not to renew contracts with the agency to pursue their respective career.
Only Baekho and Minhyun decided to continue their contract with Pledis Entertainment, a subsidiary of HYBE.
Since then, Baekho also focused on his individual career as an actor and in October, he debuted as a soloist with his first EP, "Absolute Zero."
2. Hwang Minhyun
Along with Baekho, same-aged Minhyun, born in August 1995 is also expected to enter the military in 2023.
After the group's disbandment, Minhyun established his name as an actor, after starring in the hit drama, "Alchemy of Souls."
From December 2022 to next year, Minhyun will continue to showcase his acting skills with "Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow," Season 2 of the drama. Minhyun will reprise his role as Seo Yul.
3. iKON Bobby
Bobby, born in December 1995 might have to enlist in late December as well or in early January.
The singer-songwriter of the group just recently continued activities with the group after taking a short break in line with the pregnancy and birth to a son of his fianceé. At the time, the male idol also announced his marriage to his non-celebrity girlfriend.
4. iKON Song
Yunhyeong, hereinafter Song was born in February 1995. Next year, he is expected to enlist along with Bobby.
Currently, it's still a mystery if he actually dated or is dating former MOMOLAND Daisy after their dating rumor in 2019. While YG denied the report, MLD Entertainment confirmed the news, leaving fans clueless if what's the truth.
5. NCT Taeyong
NCT is comprised of 23 members has three members who are born in 1995 including Johhny, Yuta and Taeyong.
Among them, only Taeyong has to enlist because he's the only Korean among them born in Korea whereas Johhny came from the U.S. although he's ethnically Korean. Meanwhile, Yuta is Japanese.
6. SEVENTEEN S.Coups
S. coups, the leader of the global boy group SEVENTEEN, might have to enlist in 2023 as well, for he was born in August 1995.
As of the moment, S. Coups is leading the group to their "Be the Sun" world tour and recently unveiled the 3rd Japanese EP, "Dream" as well.
7. SEVENTEEN Jeonghan
Aside from S. Coups, Jeonghan might enter the military camp as well in 2023.
In 2015, Jeonghan debuted as SEVENTEEN and established singing skills by being a member of the group's "Vocal Team."
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Written by Eunice Dawson.
