Among 1994-born idols who have to enlist by 2023 no matter what, THESE male idols are yet to announce their military plans.
In the career of male K-pop idols, mandatory military enlistment comes as one of the biggest crises. This is because celebrities are restricted from doing entertainment activities until they can finish their obligations.
Under the Military Service Act, the postponement of the date of compulsory military service cannot exceed the age of 30, so once they reach this age, they must join the military no matter what.
As a result, 1994-born idols (30-year-old men of Korean age) were already joining or already enlisted in the army this year.
Among them, few remaining 94-liner idols are yet to enlist, and fans are focused on their military enlistment now that 2023 is about to end.
5 Korean Stars Who Will Have to Enlist by 2023
1. EXO Sehun
Among EXO, Sehun is the final member who has yet to enlist in the military. Although he is the same age as co-member Kai, the latter joined the army ahead of him in April.
Meanwhile, Sehun was able to join EXO's seventh full-length album, "EXIST," released in July, while he also starred in TVING's original series, "All That We Loved" which aired in May.
On December 13, the male idol announced his enlistment which will be on December 21.
2. NCT Taeil
Having one of the boy groups with the most members, its fandom NCTzens will have to experience the dilemma of military enlistment and the long wait until the group can be completed again.
NCT Taeil, also born in 1994 is the first one to enter, but as of writing, he has yet to announce a plan for his enlistment.
Fans assumed that the delay in the news was due to Taeil's unfortunate motor accident. SM Entertainment has yet to confirm this.
3. TEEN TOP Niel
Niel, a songwriter and member of the boy group TEEN TOP is also yet to announce his enlistment plan in 2023.
Based on his schedules, he will most likely enlist in the first half of 2024, since he has yet to finish his domestic and international schedules in December and January.
Currently, he's been meeting fans through his concert-talk show, "Niel's Shahan Night."
On January 13, 2024, he also plans to have a Taipei Fan Meeting to be held at Clapper Studio.
4. Nam Tae Hyun
Born in May 1994, K-pop fans showed interest in his military enlistment.
He's supposed to enlist this year as well, but on December 7, Nam Tae Hyun, who was caught for illegal drug use, was sentenced to two years in prison and a fine of ($379.65) during their 2nd trial at the Seoul Western District Court.
In 2022, the idol was caught consuming methamphetamine twice in August and December of the same year.
Since then, he has been attending the trial while he's currently enrolled in a drug rehabilitation program.
The next sentencing date is set for January 18, 2024.
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Written by Eunice Dawson.
