00:00Hello everyone. On July 17th, Rowan's agency announced that the artist will not begin his
00:06military service on July 21st as originally planned during the pre-enlistment physical
00:11exams, which are conducted two weeks before starting military service. For all recruits,
00:16he received a notice for re-examination to determine his fitness for active duty as he
00:21was classified as grade 7. The agency also reported that Rowan wishes to serve as an
00:26active duty soldier, and because of that he immediately filed an appeal. A re-evaluation
00:32is scheduled for early August. FNC Entertainment added, the reason for the new examination involves
00:38personal medical information, so we cannot disclose the details. We ask for your understanding.
00:45In South Korea military service, classification is determined based on an individual's physical
00:50and mental health, and there is a scale of grade that defines different levels of fitness for
00:55service to qualify for the desired active duty role. Rowan would need to obtain a classification
01:01between grade 1 and 5 in this re-examination. We who have followed his journey know that he has a
01:07history of herniated discs, a condition that can significantly reduce the possibility of fulfilling
01:12active duty responsibilities. Grade 7 indicates that he has a medical condition that may prevent him
01:17from meeting the physical requirements of military service. In this case, he must undergo a re-evaluation
01:23to confirm whether his condition persists. If after the re-examination, the medical condition
01:29is still considered a barrier to active service. Rowan may be assigned to alternative service,
01:34such as public service, where he would perform lighter duties, like administrative tasks, or work
01:39in public institutions. Or he may even be exempt from military service, depending on the severity of
01:45his condition, which has not yet been disclosed by his agency. Additionally, those who are assigned to
01:51alternative services serve for a longer period, while active duty soldiers serve for approximately 18 months.
01:57Those designated for public service serve for about 22 months. Due to the lighter nature of the duties,
02:03we will certainly be rooting for Rowan, hoping that everything goes as smoothly as possible for him
02:08and that above all, the decision made will be the healthiest. For his well-being, he is truly loved
02:13by all his fans, who I'm sure will send lots of love and supportive messages. A big hug to all
02:19of you,
02:19and we'll see you in the next videos.
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