November 16, 2022
K-Pop Star Wonho Announces Mandatory Military Service, Plans 2024 Return
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K-pop star Wonho announced to fans this week that he will enlist in the military next month to fulfill South Korea's mandatory service.
The singer's agency Highline Entertainment made the announcement on social media, saying that he will enlist on Dec. 5.
"Wonho will enlist as a public service worker on December 5 2022 to fulfill his duty as a Korean citizen," the announcement reads. "Wonho will diligently fulfill his military duty and we ask for your warm love and support until the day he finished his service and returns in good health."
NME reported that conscription in South Korea is for at least 18 months.
Wonho himself also reached out to fans about the news, saying that "up until now, we've made so many memories together that if I just spent one day thinking back on each one of those days, it would already be time for us to meet again."
The singer released his latest single album "Bittersweet" last month, marking the last of his new music before he enters the military. Before that, he shared single "Don't Regret."
Last month it was reported that incredibly popular K-pop group BTS will also serve their mandatory military duties under South Korean law.
