NCT's Jungwoo finishes basic military training, shares a photo in uniform with a bouquet, and receives support from fans worldwide.
January/13/2026 15:50
NCT's Jungwoo, who is in military service, reported that he has safely completed new soldier training and has become even more reliable. Today (13th), on NCT's official SNS, a short post titled 'Private Kim Jungwoo' was uploaded along with a photo. In the released photo, Jungwoo is wearing military uniform and a beret, looking at the camera with a bright smile. Holding a bouquet to celebrate his completion, he appears to have become even more robust after basic military training, moving viewers. Jungwoo, who enlisted on the 8th of last month, has completed five weeks of rigorous training and is scheduled to continue his service in the army band for the remaining period. Fans around the world send warm cheers, saying, 'He looks good in military uniform,' 'I'm relieved to see he is healthy,' and 'I will support his activities in the army band.'
Related Articles
Former NCT member Mark met Ryusei Ryo, f(x)’s Krystal, and other celebrities at Ralph Lauren’s opening reception for its Tokyo PoloFest event. Mark appeared in a black jacket, trousers, and tie, creating a chic look. He also recently released his new song “My Friend.”
On the afternoon of the 20th, at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul, NCT’s Jisung appeared for the ceremonial first pitch at the 2026 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League game between the LG Twins and the KIA Tigers.
SM Entertainment announced it is pursuing strong legal action against people who posted defamatory, insulting, threatening, and stalking-related content targeting NCT’s Jisung across platforms like X, YouTube, and SpinSpin. A first-trial court fined one defendant 5 million won, and additional complaints are under police investigation.
Some K-pop artists, including IVE, KiiiKiii, FIFTY FIFTY, and Park Hyo-shin, submitted songs for the Grammy’s new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, along with Japanese and other Asian acts. But BTS, Stray Kids, and other major-label artists declined, amid debate over whether the category helps or isolates Asian music.
On the afternoon of the 16th, DIESEL held a one-year anniversary event for its flagship store in Hannam-dong, Seoul, attended by TWICE’s Jihyo, NCT’s Jeno, Lee Dong-hwi, Hong Hwa-yeon, and Groovy Room. The text also includes promotional notices for milktouch and NCT DREAM.
At the Seoul Drama Awards 2026, writer Kim Eunsook won the top Golden Bird Award. K-dramas and performers including Ryu Seung-ryong, Im Ji-yeon, and RIIZE’s Anton were also honored. Jin Akanishi attended from Japan and received the Asia Star Award.
At the Seoul Drama Awards 2026 ceremony held on the afternoon of the 8th at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, attendees included RIIZE’s Anton, Jin Akanishi, Yoon Ji-sung of Wanna One, Ku Gyo-hwan, Ryu Seung-ryong, Kim Nam-gil, Um Ki-joon, Lim Ji-yeon, Apink’s Jung Eun-ji, Han Go-eun, Moon Ji-hoon (Swings), Kim Min, Lee Jae-won, Park Gyeong-hye, Lee Dong-ha, Lee Yeo-reum, Choi Hyo-ju, writer Kim Eun-sook, Elizaveta Maksimova, Gladys Bay, Paulo Avelino, and announcer Lee Jae-eun.
iKON’s Donghyuk posted photos of stars currently serving in the military, including Kim Young Dae, MONSTA X’s I.M, SEVENTEEN’s Woozi, Kang Daniel, Baekho, Song Gun Hee, and Rowoon. They also shared dance videos to songs like “BAD” and “GENIE,” and had recently appeared at the 2026 Ground Forces Festival.
NCT’s Xiaojun will make his solo debut with his first mini album, Hey, Somebody, set for release on the 26th by SM Entertainment. The album will include five tracks, including Chinese and English versions of the title song. After years of group, collaboration, and OST work, attention is on his first solo album.
On the morning of the 2nd, NCT’s Taeyong, Haechan, and Jaehyun left for Jakarta, Indonesia, via Incheon International Airport for “NCT 127 5TH TOUR 'NEO CITY : JAKARTA - THE REDLINE'.” The article is based on local media coverage, and photo quality may vary. Related reports note that Doyoung and Jungwoo, who are serving in the military, also appeared at the venue, and that NCT 127’s fifth world tour has begun. Their October 24 Saitama Belluna Dome concert will be broadcast live exclusively on WOWOW.
