Jinhwan, a member of the South Korean boy group iKON, took to Instagram on July 7 to announce that he will be enlisting in the military on July 20.
He said that he feels ‘regretful’ because there are so many things he has prepared.
Jinhwan also shared a photo of the evening sky with hues of blue and pink.
As translated by Soompi, the caption of his post read, ‘I’m writing this [message] because I thought I needed to let you all know before anyone else. I will be enlisting in the military on July 20.’
He added, ‘I feel regretful because there are so many things I’ve prepared and so many things that I still haven’t gotten the chance to show you, but because I know that our fans, who have waited for me, will feel even sadder, I’ll keep this short.
I will diligently fulfill my duty and return quickly, so let’s find strength while thinking of each other, and please be well. Thank you for always cheering me on by my side, and I love you!’
Fans are showering him with love in the comments section
iKon, formed in 2015 by YG Entertainment, comprises Bobby, Kim Jinhwan, Song Yunhyeong, Kim Donghyuk, Goo Junhoe, and Jung Chanwoo.
Leader B.I departed from the group in June 2019.
‘Welcome Back’ was their debut studio album followed by singles #WYD and New Kids: Begin. In 2018, they released their second studio album ‘Return’.
The group released their third studio album ‘Take Off’ in May 2023.
In March, iKON announced a group world tour.
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