NCT’s Taeyong to start mandatory military duty next month

Taeyong will be the first member of the K-pop group to enlist and will do so as a member of the naval band. — Photo: SM Entertainment

Taeyong of NCT will start his mandatory military duty from April 15, label SM Entertainment said recently.

The musician shared the news with a hand-written letter uploaded on a fan platform, thanking his fans and bandmates for letting him grow and mature.

“Every single moment has been really meaningful and blissful,” said the idol promising that he will do his best and learn a lot during the service and return as a better self.

He will be the first member of NCT to enlist and will do so as a member of the naval band.

He wrapped up promoting his second solo EP Tap that came out last month and topped iTunes top albums chart in 33 regions. He also held a solo concert in Seoul. — The Korea Herald/Asia News Network