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How long do Korean idols have to serve in the military?
about 20 months
South Korea’s parliament has passed a bill allowing the biggest K-pop stars, such as BTS, to delay their compulsory military service until the age of 30. All able-bodied Korean men aged between 18 and 28 are required to serve in the country’s military for about 20 months.
Do new Korean citizens have to serve in the military?
Conscription in South Korea has existed since 1957 and requires male citizens between the ages of 18 and 28 to perform compulsory military service. Women are not required to perform military service, but they may voluntarily join the military.
Do foreigners have to enlist in Korea?
Since you have lost Korean nationality, you are not obligated to serve in the military. But if you wish to find a job in South Korea, you must do so as foreigner not as Korean. Your military service has been postponed until the age of 37 as a dual citizen born abroad.
How long do K-pop idols enlist?
Every year, many male K-pop idols enlist in order to complete their mandatory military service enlistment. This can take up to 18 to 21 months at the very least. Some K-pop idols complete it earlier in their lives, and others choose to do it as they get closer to the maximum age of enlistment.
Do all K-pop idols go to the military?
All able-bodied Korean male between the age of 18-28 are required to serve in the country’s military for about two years. In December last year, the South Korean parliament had passed a bill allowing all K-pop stars to delay their military service until the age of 30.
Which K-pop idols will have to do Korean military service next?
BTS’ Jin and Exo’s Suho, Baekhyun, Chanyeol and Chen will have to enlist before the end of the year, while Suga and Shinee’s Taemin are up in 2021 – which other K-pop idols will have to do Korean military service next, and is there a way to avoid doing it? Register and follow to be notified the next time content from K-pop idols is published.
Do Korean celebrities have to serve in the military?
Military Service is an obligation for all Korean nationals, INCLUDING extremely famous celebrities. GD (gdragon from the band Bigbang) recently had to go to the military as part of his obligation to serve Korea’s military service.
Why do South Koreans have to enlist in the military?
Because south is at continuos war alert with their neigbour country north korea so every korean male from each korean family have to enlist in the military so that if unfortunately a war starts south korea will have a strong force against north korea to fight and so that every guy will be able to protect his family during the war.
What is the right age to start military service in Korea?
It’s possible to delay the starting date until the age of 28. Apart from famous idols and actors, who usually wait since it might negatively affect their careers, most Korean men complete their military service in the early 20s.