[talk] Which Seventeen members are not serving in the military? (Military service circumstances and reasons for exemption)

SEVENTEEN members who are exempt from military service and why

Many people may have questions about SEVENTEEN's military service.

Korea has a conscription system, and all adult men must serve in the military for a certain period of time. However, some members of SEVENTEEN have the privilege of being exempt from military service. In this article, we will explain in detail about the "members who do not serve in the military" and explain the reasons why they are exempt.

1. List of members who will not serve in the military

As of now, there are four members of SEVENTEEN who are exempt from military service:

a) Joshua

• Nationality: American
• Reason for exemption: Military service in Korea is for adult males with Korean nationality. Although Joshua is active in Korea, he is not required to serve in the military because he is an American citizen.

b) Jun

• Nationality: Chinese
• Reason for exemption: Jun is also a Chinese national and is not subject to military service in Korea. As a Chinese member, he is an important member responsible for SEVENTEEN's global popularity.

c) THE 8 (Minghao)

• Nationality: Chinese
• Reason for exemption: THE 8 also holds Chinese nationality and is therefore not subject to Korean military service.

d) S.Coups

• Nationality: South Korea
• Reason for exemption: Although S.Coups is a Korean national, he suffered a serious injury in the summer of 2023. He damaged the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and is still undergoing rehabilitation after undergoing surgery, so he was given a grade 5 rating (wartime labor service) and will not be serving in the military in peacetime. This is considered a de facto exemption from military service.

2. About the conscription system in South Korea

In South Korea, military service is compulsory for all adult males. Usually, men between the ages of 20 and 28 serve for approximately 18 to 21 months. Military service is maintained for the sake of national defense due to the ongoing armistice between South and North Korea.

There are various criteria for conscription, and the content of the duties is determined by the results of a physical examination. If you have an injury or a chronic illness, like S.Coups of SEVENTEEN, you can be exempted by receiving a certain grade (grade 5).

[Criteria for military service exemption]
The conditions for exemption from military service include:

• Physical problems: If you suffer a serious injury, like S.Coups did, you may be exempt from military service.
• Foreign nationality: If you are not a Korean national, like Joshua, Jun, and THE 8, you are not required to serve in the military.

3. The impact of members who do not serve in the military on our activities

If all members of SEVENTEEN were to serve in the military, their activities as a group would be restricted for nearly two years. However, the fact that some members are not required to serve in the military will allow SEVENTEEN to continue their activities at least partially.

While the Korean members are serving in the military, the foreign members and those who are exempt from military service can continue their activities, and fans can continue to see them.

4. Current SEVENTEEN members' military service predictions

The other members with Korean nationality will be required to fulfill their military service obligation by the time they reach their late 20s. Below is the expected enlistment schedule:

As such, SEVENTEEN's military service is expected to continue for the next few years, however, due to the fact that some members are exempt from military service, the group is expected to continue some of its activities.

5. Conclusion

It's sad for fans that SEVENTEEN members are going to military service, but the fact that some members are exempt from military service means we can continue to support their activities. Let's look forward to the day when they return healthy and safe after fulfilling their military service obligations.

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