Kim Jonghyun of NU'EST enlists in the army today, starting 1.5 years of service after basic training. Fans support his journey.
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Kim Jonghyun (JR of NU'EST) fulfills his duty of national defense. Today (the 23rd), Kim Jonghyun joins the army as an active duty soldier. He will undergo 5 weeks of basic military training and be assigned to his unit, serving for 1 year and 6 months. His expected discharge date is March 22, 2026. On this day, his buzz cut appearance was revealed through an online community, attracting attention with his refreshing smile and dignified salute. Prior to this, on the 19th of last month, his agency, EVERMORE Entertainment, announced that Kim Jonghyun would enlist privately for safety reasons, calling for warm encouragement and support for him to fulfill his military duty sincerely and return in good health. Kim Jonghyun also held a live broadcast through his social media, stating, "The most important thing is not to get injured, so I will go healthy." Subsequently, on the 31st of last month, he held a solo fan meeting at Sungshin Women's University in Seoul, where he bid farewell to his fans. Photo = Online Community. He debuted as a member of NU'EST in 2012 and gained popularity with many hit songs such as "Hello," "OVERCOME," "Love Paint," "BET BET," and "LOVE ME." In 2017, he appeared on Mnet's survival program "PRODUCE 101" Season 2 with members Baekho, Minhyun, and Ren, excluding Aron. Kim Jonghyun ranked first several times on the show but unfortunately missed out on debuting in the final live broadcast. After the program ended, he engaged in unit and group activities. In 2022, several members ended their exclusive contracts with their agency and began their own paths. Kim Jonghyun is currently solidifying his status as a solo singer and actor. Expectations are high for his return after military service, where he will come back even more dignified. - Kim Jonghyun successfully concludes his first solo fan meeting in Japan, captivating fans with various segments. - Kim Jonghyun releases his 2nd mini-album "Brilliant Seasons," stating, "I want to deliver fun and laughter to my fans every day."
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