During a past interview he talked about the special exemption from military service that certain sports stars get to receive after achieving certain feats (ie: winning a medal in the Olympics). He stated, "Unlike sports stars, it's a problem that there's no set 'base' in place for celebrities. When sports stars get a medal, they receive a special exemption from military service, but it's all different for celebrities. There's nothing that says that once celebrities reach a certain point, they can receive a special exemption from serving like sports stars. I think the way Hallyu stars enhance the country is no different from the way sport stars do."

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His comment at the time had received so much backlash that he had to later come onto a radio show and clarify, "I think I got cursed at enough to last for the rest of my life. I meant it in way where it's not necessary for celebrities to receive the special exemption, but that the entire process for celebrities to get a special exemption is ambiguous compared to athletes because there are no set rules in place."

What do you think about his words in light of the current situation?

Source: Newsen via Nate