Hi everyone! Today we're going to talk about EXO's Kai's sudden military enlistment! SM Entertainment just announced today that Kai from EXO will be enlisting in the military on May 11, 2023. Here is a translation of SM's statement on Kai's enlistment: "Hello, this is SM Entertainment. We are delivering sudden news regarding Kai’s enlistment date. Although Kai had been preparing for EXO’s comeback later this year, due to recent changes in the law regarding military enlistment, Kai will be enlisting on May 11 to complete his basic training, after which he will begin working as a social worker. To respect Kai’s wishes to quietly enlist, we are not revealing the place and time at which he will enlist. We also ask that fans understand that any scheduled events on that day will be canceled. We will reveal details regarding EXO’s upcoming album as they are confirmed. Thank you." — SM Entertainment EXO is a South Korean/Chinese boy band that debuted in 2012. It has nine members, one f them being Kai. His military enlistment was very sudden, shocking fans (known as EXO-Ls), and Kai himself. Everyone had been planning for EXO's comeback after another member, Baekhyun, was discharged, but it looks like they will have to do it without Kai. Kai spoke on it himself in an emotional livestream, saying that he was not upset to serve, but that he was sad that he could not share all that he had planned with his fans. Kai had just found out about his enlistment, but bravely promised to “smile from tomorrow onwards.” His loyal fans made it clear that they are willing to wait for him in a short and simple tweet: "KAI WE WILL WAIT FOR YOU"
