DAY6 Wonpil just announced he would enlist in the military much earlier than expected. The band member also left a touching message for MyDays ahead of his service.
DAY6 Wonpil To Enlist in the Military
On Wednesday, Feb. 23, DAY6 Wonpil held a Naver V Live broadcast, where he made the surprise announcement to MyDays. He said he would be kicking off his military service on March 28.
DAY6 Wonpil also revealed he would be going the navy route because this is the only option available where he could start early. Further, he explained he wants his military service to be over as soon as possible so that he could reunite with the other DAY6 members.
DAY6 Wonpil Says He'll Miss MyDays
While addressing MyDays, Wonpil also broke down in tears while telling them that he would miss his fans.
In fact, one of the things that he's dreading the most is not being able to talk to MyDays for 20 months while he's in service. At the same time, Wonpil also consoled the fans who were emotional because of his announcement.
He told them that 20 months would come by so quickly. And when completes his military service, he would come back a better person and artist for MyDays.
DAY6 Wonpil also said that he's excited to make new music and perform live for MyDays once he and his group members are done with their service.
DAY6 Members are Still Serving in the Military
DAY6 Sungjin will return from his military service in September.
In January 2022, DAY6 Dowoon also announced his decision to enlist in the military much earlier than originally scheduled.
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DAY6 Young K enlisted in the military in October 2021. This means that Wonpil is the only DAY6 member that has yet to enlist.
While DAY6 members are in the military, they cannot release new music or record new songs. But after completing their service, they can either go on break while waiting for the other group members to be released.
There are also instances wherein certain K-pop idols use the time to create their solo music.
The typical duration for a K-pop idol's military service is 18 months. This means that DAY6 Wonpil will serve an extra two months because the navy requires 20 months of service.
However, since he will be starting his military service much earlier than expected, he will still be able to return to the outside world much sooner.
K-pop Idols Recognized by the MMA
In December 2020, the Military Manpower Administration (MMA) in South Korea named three K-pop idols that showed exemplary behavior and dedication during their 18-month stint.
The MMA praised SHINee Minho for his service in the Marine Corps.
BTOB Sungjae took part in the military band, and he received recognition after he took part in MMA's "Proud Military" challenge alongside EXO D.O.
2PM Chansung served as an assistant instructor for the 5th Infantry Division in Yeoncheon.
While he was in service, he reportedly donated $46,000 to the Hope Bridge Disaster Release Administration.
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Camille Heimbrod wrote this.
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