NCT's Taeyong shares navy enlistment graduation news on official SNS with photos, saluting in sailor suit by the sea.
May/18/2024 15:29
NCT's Taeyong, who enlisted in the navy, reported on his current situation after completing the graduation ceremony. Taeyong announced on NCT's official SNS on the 17th, "Shizuni (NCT fans' nickname NCTzen)! I inform you that Lee Taeyong, a private of the 702nd class, has graduated! Victory! How are you all? It starts from here. I wanted to let you know that I am healthy and well. Let's become strong and healthy men and meet again. Victory!" along with several photos. The photos released show Taeyong who completed the training center's graduation ceremony. Wearing a sailor suit, he saluted against the backdrop of the blue sea, appealed by posing for the camera with a peace sign, etc. At the graduation ceremony, he went up on stage as a representative and read his thoughts on graduation to his family and peers. Taeyong enlisted in the navy on April 15th this year. He, who started military service first among NCT members, publicly released a handwritten letter when he announced his enlistment in March, saying, "Thanks to everyone and the members, I think I can mature even at this moment. Every moment has been truly meaningful and happy. Thank you for giving me precious and brilliant time. When I come back, I will stand on stage in a better form."
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