In a live broadcast, Doyoung, from NCT, spoke to fans for the first time about the approach of his military enlistment
Last Saturday, February 1st, DoyoungNCT, celebrated your 29th birthday! With part of the celebration, Idol made a live broadcast with fans, where he first commented on the fear of fans that he announces the beginning of his military enlistment.
It turns out that in South Korea, serving the army is an obligation for men born in the country, who can postpone this moment until they reach 28 years. In the case of K-pop idols, since 2020, when the South Korean parliament approved a bill, nicknamed “BTS law”, it is possible that artists of South Korean pop music recommended by the Minister of Culture from enlistment Until 30, as happened with Jinthe oldest member of BTS.
In addition, in early January, rumors began that Doyoung, as well as Hoshi, from Seventeen and Kang Daniel, former Wanna One, would be preparing to start the entry to the South Korean Armed Forces, leaving Fandom NCT, known as NCTZEN, on alert, after all, at any time Idol could confirm the news.
That way, at Live, Doyoung finally touched the subject. At the time, NCT’s main singer vented about the concern that came to light whenever he tried to talk about something serious with fans, and reassures the NCTZENS by stating that he will not allocate himself.
“Czennies, every time I try to have a serious conversation, everyone draws hasty conclusions, thinking I’m talking about the army. Everyone gets like, ‘OMG, Doyoung! You’re ready because I’m not!’ Everyone is going crazy. Don’t worry.
It is worth remembering that, until then, two members of NCT have already enlisted to the army: Jaehyunwhich began military service on November 4 last year, months after the leader Taeyeongwhich enlisted on April 15, 2024 and serves as the Navy Officer.
Source: Recreio
