

In other words, it was customary to admit postponement of enlistment up to five times. In the case of each local office, the reason doesn't matter, so there has been a difference in interpretation. In the case of the headquarters of the Military Manpower Administration, only two out of five times are recognized for postponement of enlistment by entertainment activities. SM Entertainment announced that Kai's enlistment was a "sudden change in regulations by the Military Manpower Administration." On the other hand, an official from the Military Manpower Administration said, "The regulations have been applied since 2010," adding, "Kai's enlistment is not a sudden change in regulations." In the remaining three reasons, diseases and employment should be the reasons for postponing enlistment. Two of these are "other reasons," and enlistment can be postponed for entertainment purposes.

Under the current enlistment regulations, a total of five "postponement of enlistment" is possible. However, due to the change in the provisions of the Military Manpower Administration's enlistment clause, he joined the military. Kai was preparing for his group EXO's full-length activities this year. On the 3rd, SM Entertainment said on its fan platform, "Kai will enter the Army Training Center on the 11th and undergo basic military training before serving as a public service worker." As the schedule of idols who are scheduled to join the military next year changes rapidly, the shock of the military service in the industry is expected to continue. As the timing of EXO's Sehun and iKON member Kim Jinhwan's enlistment became unclear, the agencies were also on alert. This is especially true for idols who are about to join the military this year. This is because the Military Manpower Administration has different interpretations of the requirements for enlistment regulations. The entertainment industry was confused by the sudden news of EXO Kai's enlistment.
