N.Flying’s Lee Seung Hyub Reveals He’s Been Ruled Exempt From Military Service, Group Talks About Newest Member Seo Dong Sung

[Anii]

The N.Flying member spoke about the exemption, saying, “I thought a lot about when the best time would be to reveal the news. After sustaining a leg injury in 2014, I have since had two surgeries, and my debut was also postponed because of it. At the time, I received a reexamination, after which I found out I was ruled exempt. As a result, I am unable to serve in the military.”

He continued, “A long time ago, a fan asked me during a fan signing when I was going to enlist, so I told them that I wasn’t able to go due to an injury, but this is my first time making an official announcement. In some ways, it’s a sensitive topic, and in thinking about how fans would receive the news, I thought I shouldn’t rush revealing the news when I wasn’t completely ready.”

Lee Seung Hyub revealed that because military service is a sensitive topic, he feels apologetic that he is unable to serve. “Even after the surgery, I am experiencing discomfort. Even now, after performing and pouring my energy out on stage, my leg gets very inflamed. If I don’t continue exercising, I experience pain even during everyday tasks, so I’ve been exercising regularly. I’m sorry that I’m not able to enlist in the military, and my heart is heavy.”

[About the new member,] N.Flying leader Lee Seung Hyub said, “I’ve known Dong Sung for about 10 years. He was in a situation where he could’ve easily given up being a bassist. He’s a good guy and a good bassist, and we needed someone like him. We weren’t in a hurry to find a bassist, and we expressed to our agency that we didn’t care if it was a long time before we found someone. We just wanted someone who would become a part of the team. But after seeing Dong Sung, we felt that he could join the group. I’m thankful for him, and I’m really happy that he’s a part of N.Flying.”

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[Shinki]

I hope people don't misunderstand him since he actually has a condition...

[shay]

Does this mean he will be in public service or total exempt?

[ohsolively]

Why isn't he able to do public service since that's essentially a desk job and less strenuous than life as an idol.

Not that I care tbh since I don't agree with mandatory service - just curious about the reasoning when there are other options other than active duty.

[Redmi7A]

7 hours ago, ohsolively said:

Why isn't he able to do public service since that's essentially a desk job and less strenuous than life as an idol.

Not that I care tbh since I don't agree with mandatory service - just curious about the reasoning when there are other options other than active duty.

Cos even before public service they have to go through training camp which is impossible for him due to his condition.

Anyway Korean military system rarely allows any excemptions, it's sometimes unreasaonably ridiculously sctrict, so if they gave him an excemption hisninjury must be really severe.

[Nev Schulman]

I hope no one drags him