K-pop boy band Astro’s leader and rapper JinJin has been exempted from military service.

Astro’s agency Fantangio released an official statement on Monday (Jun 2), saying: “JinJin has been deemed unfit for military duty following a detailed medical examination by the Military Manpower Administration due to health issues related to an autoimmune condition.”

In South Korea, upon turning 18, all able-bodied men are required by law to perform 18 to 21 months of military service.

The agency said: “While his condition does not interfere with daily life, he requires regular hospital visits for examinations and ongoing management. Based on the medical opinion that it would be difficult for him to participate in military service under such circumstances, he has been granted an exemption from man

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