How long do K-pop idols have to 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.

Which K-pop idols are enlisting in 2021?

20 K-Pop Groups And The Years They Are Expected To Start Enlisting In The Military

• DAY6, SF9, VICTON and Golden Child members have to start enlisting in 2021.
• DAY6 member SungJin, born in 1993, enlisted earlier this year as well.
• iKON, NCT 127 and ONF are expected to start enlisting in 2022.

Do foreign idols have to do military service?

No, only South Korean citizens have to enlist. However, people holding a dual citizenship with Korea and any other country are required to choose which country to keep their citizenship for by 18, and if they choose Korea, they must also enlist (if they are male).

Who in NCT has to enlist?

NCT Dream – The Korean members (4) will enlist earliest 2028 for 00’s till 2030 for Jisung. For Mark, Chenle and Renjun, they do not need to enlist. As the members might be added to another unit, they can have activities through those. But since NCT Dream is rotational, they can still have comebacks.

Will Jake from Enhypen have to enlist?

Jake was born in Brisbane, Australia and hasn’t been in Korea for more than three years since he started training around September 2019. Since he hasn’t been in Korea for more than three years (as of June 2021) and was born in Australia, he most likely holds Australian citizenship and therefore does not have to enlist.

Does taemin have to enlist?

Fans and followers of SHINee’s Taemin are supporting and showering the K-pop star with love as he prepares for his mandatory military service. K-pop boy band SHINee’s Taemin enlisted himself in the military on Monday, May 31 for his mandatory military service.