One of the hottest and (most possibly) saddest topic of conversation among K-Pop fans would definitely be the military enlistment! And looks like this year will be no different, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ready to bid these boys farewell? Check out this list of idols who will be enlisting (and have already enlisted) for mandatory military service this year:

1. Infinite’s L (김명수)

Birthday: 13th March 1992
The singer-turned-actor had enlisted in the Marine Corps on 22nd February.
He has just wrapped his final TV drama before his military service, titled “Royal Secret Agent”, with Kwon Nara and Lee Tae Hwan. Check out our exclusive interview with him here.

2. Pentagon’s Hui (후이)

Birthday: 28th August 1993
The idol was initially scheduled to enlist in the army as a public service worker back on 3rd December. However, due to the Covid-19 outbreak in Korea, the date has been pushed to this coming 18th February.
Hui is well-known an “all-rounder” idol and is frequently praised for his vocal, acting, songwriting, producing, and composing skills.

3. EXO’s Chanyeol (찬열)

Birthday: 27th November 1992
Chanyeol has been confirmed to enlist in the military as an active-duty soldier this coming 29th March.
With this, the 29-year-old will be the 5th EXO member to enter the army (Xiumin and D.O have already been discharged, while Suho and Chen are still currently serving in the military).

4. SHINee’s Taemin (태민)

Birthday: 18th July 1993
He is close friends with EXO’s Kai, VIXX’s Ravi, BTS’ Jimin, and also former Wanna One member Ha Sung Woon.
Back in 2013, Taemin appeared in the variety show “We Got Married”, where he “tied the knot” with Naeun, a member of the girl group Apink.
Update (Tuesday, 20th March): Taemin announced via V Live broadcast last night that he will be enlisting on 31st May 2021.

5. Newkidd’s Ji Hansol (지한솔)

Birthday: 21st November 1994
The former member of the project group UNB had begun his mandatory military service as a public service worker on 22nd February.
He was part of SM Rookies under SM Entertainment and was slated to debut in NCT.

6. BLOCK B’s P.O (피오)

Birthday: 2nd February 1993
P.O is known to be good friends with WINNER rapper Mino.
He starred in the famous K-drama “Hotel Del Luna”, taking on the role as hotel receptionist Ji Hyun Joong.

7. BeWhy (비와이)

Birthday: 15th June 1993
Some of his nicknames include Umji (엄지), Daniel Sturridge (다니엘 스터리지), Acorn (도토리)  and Park Sae Roi (박새로이)
He’s a devoted Christian, most of his songs are faith-based and religion-based.

8. Seo Kang Joon (서강준)

Birthday: 12th October 1993
He rose to fame as a talented pianist named Baek In Ho in the college romance drama “Cheese In The Trap” (2016).
He studied in Malaysia for 17 months when he was 17 years old.

9. WINNER’s MINO (송민호)

Birthday: 30th March 1993
His most recent single is titled, “Run Away”, with fellow WINNER teammate Yoon making his appearance as a cameo in the MV.
Two other members of the “Really Really” jam-maker group, Jinu and Hoon, enlisted in the military last year.

10. VIXX’s Ravi (라비)

Birthday: 15th February 1993
He established his own hip-hop label called Groovl1n,
Late last year, word on the street has it that Ravi was dating Taeyeon from SNSD, though both sides later shut down the rumours.
Update (Monday, 8th March)

11. DAY6’s Sungjin (성진)

Birthday: 16th January 1993
Sungjin took to V Live earlier today to share that he was on his way to the military training centre, surprising fans with his sudden enlistment news.
Just last month, it has been confirmed that the rock band is set to make their comeback as a full group some time in April this year.

12. D1CE’s Yonggeun (용근)

Birthday: 23rd January 1995
He previously competed in the survival shows “Produce 101” season 2 and also “MIXNINE”.
Earlier on Monday (19th April), Yonggeun personally informed his fans that he will be enlisting in the military on 6th May.
Out of all these Hallyu stars, who will you miss the most? In the meantime, stay tuned to these updates on more idols who are set to enlist in the military this year.

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-from Kpop house studio-