Idols that can enlist in the army in 2025

Last Wednesday, 5, the karats, Seventeen fans, were surprised by the announcement that Wonwoo It will enlist in the South Korean army next month. According to the statement issued by Pledis Entertainment, the star will present himself to the Armed Forces on April 3.

“We would like to share the news that Seventeen Wonwoo will begin his mandatory military service from April 3 this year. As such, he will not be able to attend any of Seventeen’s appointments after his enlistment, including the next Tecate Pa’l Norte 2025 festival and Fanmeeting in Japan in April. As previously announced, Wonwoo will participate in the “Seventeen in Carat Land” show as scheduled from March 20-21 and will appear in various pre-recorded contents.

There will be no official event on the day of your enlistment, and we kindly ask you to turn to the site of your alternative military service. Please send your sincere support messages to Wonwoo by Weversse, ”the company said in a statement.

Remember that in South Korea, all men need to perform mandatory military service, with a minimum time of 18 months, and can enlist between 18 and 28 years, and with serious punishments for those who try to evade the enlistment.

Some K-Pop idols may postpone the enlistment a little since, by 2020, the South Korean Parliament approved a bill nicknamed “Law BTS”, where he says that artists of South Korean pop music recommended by the Minister of Culture can postpone military enlistment up to 30 years-as happened with Jinfrom BTS.

In addition to Wonwooother large male k-pop stars are also expected to start compulsory military service in 2025. Check out some!

1. Hoshi and Woozi, from Seventeen

Later this year, karats should send two more seventeen members to military enlistment: Hoshi and Woozithat, as well as Wonwoothey were also born in 1996 and are at the age limit for the beginning of the enlistment. So far, there is no forecast for the presentation of the artists to the Armed Forces.

2. Kang Daniel

Soloist and former member of Wanna One, Kang Daniel It was also born in 1996 and is at the limit age. Currently on tour, the artist confirmed in an interview at the end of last year to SBS Powerfm’s Escape at 2 O’Clock Cultwo Show that will enlist in 2025. The date, however, has not yet been released.

3. Doyoung, from NCT

Doyoung should become the third member of the NCT to start compulsory military service this year, following the steps of the leader Taeyongwhich is in the navy, and Jaehyunwhich is part of the military band. Idol, who turned 29 in early February, revealed during his birthday commemorative live that, although his enlistment causes fans apprehension, he will warn everyone as soon as the time comes.

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MONSTA X MAKNAE, Imalso born in 1996, will be the last member of the group A to enlist in the army. Currently, the set already has three members exempted from their obligations (Shownu, Minhyuk and Joohoney), and two that should be released later this year (Kihyun and Hyungwon). The date of the enlistment of Im It has not yet been revealed.

5. Jinjin, from the star

Star of the star, Jinjin It will turn 29 on March 15, and should enlist in the army later this year. Although there is still no forecast for the beginning of its military service, the singer will be the second member of the group to present himself to the Armed Forces, following the steps of MJwhich has already completed its obligations.

6. Youngjae and Yugyeom, from Got7

Currently, only two Korean members of GOT7 have not yet complied with compulsory military service: Youngjaeborn in 1996, and Yugyeomborn in 1997. In several interviews, the stars confirmed that they should start compulsory military service in 2025, but not yet disclosed.

7. BI

Soloist and former Ikon leader, BI It will turn 29 in October, and should enlist by the end of this year. In some interviews, as reported by the Hype portal, the artist has already revealed that his plan is to enlist only on the deadline to focus on his career as much as possible.