Y from Golden Child and Kang Seung Sik from VICTON have completed their military service, sharing their experiences and gratitude with fans.
September/19/2024 12:18
Y of Golden Child and Kang Seung Sik of VICTON completed their military service today (19th) and released commemorative shots. Y, who enlisted on March 20 last year, served in the Army's 5th Field Artillery Brigade and fulfilled his military duty sincerely. Today (19th), having completed his duty, he was discharged as a sergeant, becoming the second member in the group to return to fans after leader Dae Yeol. Y expressed his feelings about discharge through his agency Woollim Entertainment, saying, 'It feels like just yesterday that I enlisted, and now I am being discharged. I did my best with the feeling of being a warrior of the Republic of Korea and protecting the country, and I was able to feel gratitude for the people I love and for being loved.' He also conveyed his gratitude to Goldenness (Golden Child's fans) for supporting him through lonely times, saying, 'I really missed you and wanted to see you. There were many changes in the group during my military service, but I will grow more and become a solid person to get closer to everyone and repay you.' Y debuted in 2017 with Golden Child's 1st mini-album 'Gol-Cha!' and created unforgettable memories with fans through music programs, various content, and fan signing events until the day before his enlistment with his 1st digital single 'If I Were the Wind.' During his military service, he comforted fans by sharing various videos through his solo content 'Podaesang Came,' including haircuts with members, revealing enlistment scenes, hilarious camp moments, making Christmas trees, personal color diagnosis, interviews, travel vlogs, and ASMR. Y, who has returned more mature, will hold a discharge commemorative live stream on the official YouTube channel at 4 PM on the 20th, marking the start of his activities in various fields. Photos = VICTON Official Instagram. Additionally, Kang Seung Sik of VICTON also discharged today. He enlisted in the Army Military Band on March 20, 2023. Kang Seung Sik shared a commemorative shot through VICTON's official Instagram, smiling at the camera while holding a cake celebrating his discharge, delighting fans. Along with the photo, he wrote, 'Congratulations on our eternal puppy, Seung Sik's discharge! From now on, every day will only get better, so let's meet for a long time.' He also posted a photo on his personal Instagram story, expressing gratitude, saying, 'I have safely discharged. Thank you.' VICTON debuted in November 2016 with their 1st mini-album 'Voice To New World' and has continued to release numerous songs and activities. Today, in addition to them, actor Nam Joo Hyuk and N.Flying's Cha Hoon also discharged, bringing joy to fans.
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