EXO Kai Sparks Heated Debate After Seen in Bali Amid Military Service

After EXO Kai's photos in Bali spread on the internet, a heated debate among K-pop fans sparked regarding the rules of the military.

EXO Kai Raises Brows for Going on Vacation Amid Military Service

The idol became the center of discussion after he was allegedly spotted in Bali for a vacation despite still serving in the military.

To strengthen the claim, photos and videos were even shared online, and K-pop fans were in a ruckus if he was even allowed to leave the country even though he was enlisted as a public service worker.

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In particular, South Korea implemented a law where male citizens must serve their nation through military service until before the age of 28.

Although there was an initial bill that originally attempted exemption for K-pop idols who have contributed prestige for South Korea and the government, only the law called "BTS Law" was passed, where idols could delay their supposed enlistment date for 2 more years, until 30 years old.

EXO Kai who turned 30 (Korean age) in January 2023, then entered the military in May of the same year unconditionally.

jongin, let's ride! https://t.co/QikpJQLcq9 pic.twitter.com/jttxLwXnmt
— eimi •_ㅁ (@ksoolina) June 6, 2023

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Before starting their military service, idols were prohibited to go out of the country or even attend international activities.

Due to this, K-pop fans were truly confused as to how Kai was able to go to Bali with his friends, although he's still serving in the army and his discharge date was not even finalized yet.

With this, K-pop fans outside EXO-Ls whined in disbelief and pointed out that it is truly "unfair" for other idols and citizens serving the military.

Here are some of the comments:

All this crying sh1t just to end uo doing public service, go out of country in vacations, going in concerts? Wake up kai, it's the least you can do as a MAN. Don't cry https://t.co/DxYwlNlDCM pic.twitter.com/xCqhNbpuDh
— Sammy⁷•ʷᶦᵗʰ ᵇᵗˢ | ᴿᵖʷᵖ🐋 (@bangtanvitaminn) May 5, 2024

We haven't seen yoongi since the day he started his military service but look at this h@g lmao he has seen everywhere but serving his country 😂 https://t.co/8LyEqfMtZs
— Ashi♡⁷💜 (@Jiminswhore69) May 5, 2024

[NOTPANNKPOP]

Foreign ARMYs criticized EXO Kai for going to Bali during his military service, Knetz react pic.twitter.com/ot3y6tqTuU
— notpannkpop & notnetizenbuzz (@notpannkpop_) May 5, 2024

EXO-Ls Defend EXO Kai

When EXO Kai received massive backlash for it, EXO-Ls were quick to defend the idol.

Accordingly, the idol recently received his day off from the military; thus, he could leave the camp with permission from the general. This includes going outside the country.

Seeing that Kai was able to fly beyond Korea means he was able to show documented permission allowing him to go on a vacation in Bali regardless if he was still serving the military.

EXO-Ls then criticized other fans who were coming after Kai and left counterattack comments such as:

IT'S HIS DAY OFF !!! plus korean military men an leave the country with permission pic.twitter.com/SdUd0EiTFV
— annya ✵ priv for a day mfs (@zkdlinsbabe) May 4, 2024

In the first place, he will not pass the immigration if a social worker is not allowed to travel. Be informed please.
— 𝙱𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚊 ♡ 🐰🧚‍♀️ (@iamflowerbelle) May 4, 2024