According to South Korean law men under 30 must enter the military for mandatory service for up to two years. This means males born in 1990 will have to enlist in 2019. BTSs success has won the male K-pop idols a reprieve from South Koreas mandatory military assignment.
Kyungsoo or better known by his stage name DO is the second member of EXO to enlist into the military following Xiumin who just left in early May.
While rendering Taecyeon was recognized by South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon for his efforts to enlist in active duty during his congratulatory speech at the 15th Exemplary Military Servicemen Award. Xiumin the oldest member turns 30 29 in international age in 2019 which means that he needs to enlist this year. In the past Korean male citizens could delay their military. His military service is scheduled to start July 1 2019 and should last until January 25 2021.