The military enlistment for male idols is not a way to avoid. Many Boy Group members have joined the military this year. On the other hand, some members are preparing to resume their activities after completing the obligations of Korea Military. So, what about the status of the boys' group in the first half of this year?
Super Junior, 2PM and Highlight
The most notable groups for military issues in the first half of this year were Super Junior, 2PM and Highlight.
Super Junior completed its duty to the Korea Military this year, with all its members, including the enlistment relay of Super Junior, led by cease-and-desist member Kangin. Starting with Kangin enlistment in 2010, Kim Hee-chul in 2011, Lee Teuk in 2012, Yesung in 2013, Shindong and Donghae in 2015, Eunhyuk and Choi Siwon, Ryeo Wook in 2016, and Cho Kyuhyun in 2017.
Super Junior, who became the power 'gunstone' after the cancellation of the youngest Cho Kyuhyun on May 7, announced various activities this year. First, on May 20th, Cho Kyuhyun's solo album was released, and on June 18, Yesung also made a solo comeback in two years. Since then, we have been interested in future activities by foreshadowing complete activities in the second half of the year.
On the other hand, 2PM has ended the military life start with all members after the youngest enlistment this year. 2PM has already expired on the 16th since Taecyeon joined the military in September 2017. Jun-kei then joined the active duty in May 2018 and Woo-young joined the active duty in July 2018. Jun-ho was judged as a social worker and entered the training camp on the 30th. Nichkhun, a Thailand national, was exempted by a draw conscription system in Thailand.
Highlight also started military life on May 9, when the youngest Son Dong-woon joined the mandatory police force. Yoon Doo-joon entered the training camp in August last year, Yang Yo-seob in February, and Lee Gi-kwang in April. Among them, Yang Yo-seob and Lee Gi-kwang, along with Son Dong-woon, also digest the obligations of Korea Military as mandatory police. Yong Joon-hyung, who left the group after causing a controversy over sharing illegal filming with Chung Joon-young, also joined the group in April.
EXO, Xiumin and EXO D.O. Complete activities 'later comma'
EXO, which still maintains its normal position in the 7th year of debut, has entered a complete period of complete activity with the members' military enlistment.
The first runner was Xiumin, the eldest. Born in 1990, 30 Murder Xiumin began active service and military service on May 7th as a Nodo unit located in Yanggu, South Korea. He is trained in the Army 2nd Division Nodo Recruitment Training Center for four weeks, and then continues his military career with a self-deployment.
EXO D.O. will join active duty on July 1, following Xiumin. SM Entertainment, a subsidiary company, announced on May 30 that "EXO D.O. expressed its intention to fulfill the obligation of Korea Military as soon as possible, and after sufficient discussion with members and companies, it supported enlistment."
EXO's next enlistment is born in 1991 and is expected to be the leader of 29Murder this year. It is expected to be followed by Baek Hyun, Chan Yeol, Chen, and Kai and Sehun, who were born in 1992.
Idol to join the military in the first half of the year, and what is the next batter?
In addition, many idols headed to the military this year. First, Biwobi joined the line of "brother lines". Lee Chang-seop joined the active duty on January 14, starting with Seo Eun-kwang, who joined the Army last August, and Lee Min-hyuk joined the mandatory police on February 7th.
Shiny also began his military career with 91-year-old members Minho and Kiga, who joined the military band on March 4 and Minho volunteered to join the Marine Corps on April 15.
He passed the Bigs leader Endo Military Band with Kee, and joined the same day. On the day of enlistment, he said to his fans, "I feel sorry and sad that I can not see it for a while, but I will still fulfill my responsibilities as a Korean citizen."
Infinite joined the Army on April 26 and April 15, respectively, after the eldest brother Sung Kyu. They are currently serving in the 37th Division in Jeongpyeong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, and the 6th Division in Gangwon Province and South Korea Cheolwon-gun.
B1A4's eldest brother, Shin-Urayasu Station, joined the active service in January. Since then, the member's public announcement has posted a picture of Shin-Urayasu Station wearing military uniforms through the official fan cafe.
Yoon Ji-sung also joined the Army on May 14, the first of the Wanna One members. Yoon Ji-sung was active until the end of the solo album release and fan meeting before joining the military.