Korean Military Service Kpop Idols. In May of 2018 the military enlistment law in South Korea changed reducing the maximum age at which mandatory service can be delayed from 30 to 28. Ready to say goodbye to these boys.
For those who are new to Korean pop culture you might be surprised to find out that idols have to serve in the South Korean military. In May of 2018 the military enlistment law in South Korea changed reducing the maximum age at which mandatory service can be delayed from 30 to 28. In May 2018 the military enlistment law in South Korea changed reducing the maximum age at which mandatory service can be delayed from 30 to 28.
Current Actors and Idols Enlisted in the Military Military Enlistment and Discharge Dates As many of you may know South Korea requires all of their males to enlist into mandatory military duty between the ages of 18 through 35.
The new laws mean idols must enlist by age 28. All Korean male citizens have to enlist by the age of 28. The new laws mean idols must enlist by age 28. After conscripts finish their military service they are automatically placed on the reserve roster and are obligated to attend 3 days of annual military training for 6 years.