• Source:JND

On Wednesday, K-pop group EXO's management company SM Entertainment announced that its member Kim Jong-in, better known as Kai, will join Army on May 11. The fans of the popular K-pop star were shocked to know the same as they were expecting EXO's comeback this year.

SM Entertainment has announced that it will respect Kai's decision of entering the military. The management company also stated that the location and time of Kai's enlistment will not be revealed. It further revealed that they will inform fans about EXO's upcoming album once the details are sorted out.

According to Naver, SM Entertainment announced via their official fan community page, "Hello. This is SM Entertainment. We have come to relay sudden news to fans regarding Kai’s military service. Kai was preparing for EXO’s comeback scheduled for this year, but due to a recent change in regulations of the Military Manpower Administration, he is set to enter the army recruit training center on May 11 where he will receive basic military training, and he will then serve as a public service worker."

"In respect of Kai’s intention to enlist quietly, his enlistment location and time will not be revealed, and there will be no special event on the day of, so we ask for the understanding of fans. Regarding the plans for EXO’s album, we will inform you once the details are sorted out. Thank you," it further noted.

Here is how Kai's fans are reacting: