With tears in his eyes, EXO’s Kai says goodbye before leaving for military service.
The K-pop world was rocked by a flurry of mixed emotions as talented EXO member Kai bid a tearful goodbye to his fans during his last live appearance before his mandatory military enlistment.
As news of his sudden departure spread, fans were left saddened by his absence but filled with pride in his commitment to serve his country.
With an upcoming EXO comeback on the horizon, Kai’s heartfelt emotions added additional meaning to this chapter of his career.
Kai’s enlistment announcement came as a surprise to fans, who had been anticipating more time with their beloved artist.
In the world of K-pop, enlistment in the military is an inevitable part of being an artist. Although they will greatly miss his presence on the stage, they understand the importance of his duty to his country.
EXO’s Kai will be enlisting in the military on May 11. After a month of basic training, he will serve as a public worker.
Although the medical reasons have not been disclosed, Kai was exempted from active duty. He has also decided to go private, so the location of his military base has not been revealed.