Earlier this month, the MMA sent an official letter to a number of entertainment agencies requesting cooperation.�The letter also requests the agencies to submit information on their artists, as well as trainees born between January 1, 1980, to December 31, 1999.

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The male artists mentioned by the MMA include singers, actors, comedians, dancers, models, and trainees.�

MMA's act on celebrity enlistment is a result of growing concern about celebrities constantly delaying enlistment due to entertainment activities.�

A rep from MMA stated, "Celebrity enlistment is an interest to the whole nation. As a new law has been implemented for a thorough care, we need active cooperation from entertainment agencies."