Many male stars, including WOODZ and Kim Jihun, are enlisting for national defense duties, with more to follow in 2024.
February/10/2024 16:22
This year, many male stars are enlisting to fulfill their national defense duties. Last month, singer Cho Seungyoun (WOODZ) enlisted. According to his agency EDAM Entertainment, he will serve in the army band after completing basic military training. WOODZ, who is about to enlist, expressed his affection for his fans, saying, "I will fulfill my national defense duties as Cho Seungyoun, not as WOODZ, for a while. I will return in good health, so please be happy and healthy." Kim Jihun of Libelante also enlisted on the same day and is expected to serve in the army band with WOODZ. Actor Song Kang's enlistment is also imminent, but detailed schedules have not been announced. It is speculated that actors Kim Mingyu, Na Inu, and NCT's Taeyong are also nearing enlistment. Additionally, male entertainers born in 1995 are expected to enlist in 2024. It is speculated that iKON's Yunhyeong and BOBBY, SEVENTEEN's S.COUPS and Jeonghan, NCT's Taeyong, NU'EST's Minhyun, Baekho, Ren, and Kim Jonghyun will enlist in 2024, but specific schedules have not been disclosed.
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