NCT's Taeyong enlists in the navy on April 15th. No official event on entry day. SM Entertainment asks for understanding.
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Taeyong of NCT will enlist while active. Today (18th), the affiliated agency SM Entertainment revealed that "Taeyong will enlist as a naval officer on April 15th." Following that, they called for understanding that "on the day of entering the new recruit training camp, there will be no separate official event, and he will enter in private to prevent accidents due to crowding at the site." Recently, Taeyong released his 2nd mini album "TAP" and received favorable reviews for his music and performances that contain his own stories and colors. NCT 127, to which he belongs, held their second tour in Japan. They performed in 3 cities and 6 shows from January 7-8 at the Vantelin Dome Nagoya, February 10-11 at the Kyocera Dome Osaka, and March 9-10 at the Tokyo Dome, and successfully closed the tour. ・NCT Taeyong, hot tears at first solo concert... Surprise appearance from the second floor seats "Your happiness is my happiness" ・NCT 127 Taeyong, representing the group, will appear in "2024 USA"! [Full official comment from SM Entertainment] Hello. This is SM Entertainment. NCT Taeyong will enlist as a naval officer on April 15th. There will be no separate official event on the day of entering the new recruit training camp. We ask for your understanding that he will enter in private to prevent accidents due to crowding at the site. Please continue to show unchanged love and support for Taeyong as he faithfully fulfills his national defense duty and returns in good health. Thank you.
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