Singer Woods (27, real name Cho Seung-yeon) begins military service.
On the 22nd, Woods will enter the training center for active duty military service. After receiving basic military training at the training center, they will serve in the 'Army Military Band'.
In December of last year, EDAM Entertainment said, "Our artist Woods recently received notification of his final acceptance as a 'specialized soldier' from the Military Manpower Administration, and is scheduled to enter the Army Training Center on January 22, 2024. After receiving basic military training here, he will join the 'Army Military Band'. "As a member of the military, he will faithfully perform his national defense duties. The location and time of his enlistment are private, and since this is an event attended by general military personnel and their families, please understand that no separate events will be held on the day."
Ahead of his military enlistment, Woods said through his fan cafe, "I will be away for a little while longer than now, and I will fulfill my national defense duties as a young man named Cho Seung-yeon, not as Woods. I will come back in a much healthier state, so everyone, please don't get sick wherever you are." “I hope you stay healthy and happy. Thank you once again to Muzu (official fandom name) who always gives me strength and undeserved love,” he said to his fans.
Separately, Woods said at his encore concert held last weekend, "If you think about it, it doesn't seem like you're going far, but a year and a half will pass by. There's only one thing I hope for. I hope you all have a healthy and happy day every day. I also think it's a pretty special performance today." “But I want to come back in a year and a half with the same boyish appearance. I will come back as a person with a broader heart. Please don’t get sick,” he said directly to the fans.
Meanwhile, Woods debuted as a member of the boy group UNIQ in 2014 and joined X1 after placing 5th on Mnet's audition program 'ProduceX'. After group activities ended, he met the public through solo activities.
Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr