Group NCT's Taeyong enlists in the Navy for military service.
Taeyong will enlist in active duty in the Navy on the morning of the 15th. Taeyong, born in 1995 and now 29 years old, became the first NCT member to fulfill his military service obligation.
On the 14th, Taeyong attracted attention by first revealing his shaved hairstyle ahead of his military enlistment through Bubble, a paid communication platform with fans. Along with releasing the photo, he said, "The members cut my hair. Jungwoo was the starter, but I cut it too short. I like this better. I wanted to try being a skinhead. It was the only concept I didn't try during my career, but it's quite hip."
Previously, SM Entertainment, the agency, announced the news of Taeyong's enlistment in March and said, "There will be no separate official event held on the day of entry into the boot camp, and please understand that the enlistment will be held privately to prevent safety accidents due to on-site congestion."
Taeyong also promised, "We've grown together proudly. That's why I feel even more affectionate and precious to you, and I think I'll miss you a lot. I'll come back safely, and I hope you're all staying healthy and well. I'll be back soon."
Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr