Taeyong has enlisted in the military and was sent off by his fellow bandmates. However, fans were also heartbroken for these two members who couldn't make it to the send-off.
Here's what they're saying.
NCT Mark & Haechan Miss Out Taeyong's Military Send-Off Due To Flight Delays
On April 15, Taeyong officially enlisted in the military with a heartwarming send-off from his bandmates.
The "SHALALA" singer, who became the first NCT member to engage in military duties, was accompanied by Taeil, Johnny, Yuta, Ten, Doyoung, Jungwoo, and Jaehyun.
Taeyong's post on his official Instagram account showed the idol flaunting his new buzz cut, while the members posed affectionately. In his caption, Taeyong assured fans of his safe return saying, "I'll be back safely! Be healthy! Let's go! Our day! I love you!"
Fans were saddened by Taeyong's departure but were assured of his return, which led to their reactions online. On social media platform X (Twitter), NCTzens wished the idol good luck on his military service and conveyed how emotional it was seeing his members send him off.
However, fans were also heartbroken because of how Mark and Haechan missed out on the send-off. According to fans, the two NCT members took the earliest flight from Shanghai to Busan, but unfortunately, the flight was delayed due to rain.
Mark & haechan trying hard to meet his ty hyung, took the earliest flight from shanghai to busan but bcs of the bad weather their flight got delayed even diverted to jeju instead. I hope they still can meet ty today.
you know what's more sad? the fact that mark & haechan tried hard to meet and send off their taeyong hyung, took the earliest flight from shanghai to busan but bcs of the bad weather their flight got delayed even diverted to jeju instead 🥺 i hope they're still able to see bubu💚 pic.twitter.com/srnAgiyBAV
today really goes down the history of 127ville like you cannot make this shit up 😭
one last overnight all together jaehyun proving the impossible silly tiktyong treat the rain being a bitch mark and haechan catastrophic travels wanting to send off taeyong in best efforts ☹️ pic.twitter.com/E44TxG3IHW
ok but the long pauses mark was taking while trying to explain where him and haechan are and why they’re there :( this is devastating. pic.twitter.com/1d5qUuajcX
mark and haechan is stuck at the jeju airport now and they went on live to send taeyong off 😭😭😭😭☹️☹️☹️ they said that they had to adjust the schedules and everything but alas… pic.twitter.com/aT93WOJdk0
They also pointed out how Mark and Haechan comforted fans after learning of the unlucky incident by sending comforting words and a dance challenge of "Yacht" in TikTok.
doing ig live, sending bbl msgs, making a tiktok all together.. despite how they felt mark and haechan really tried to give us some comfort and make us feel better im actually going to cry 😭 pic.twitter.com/ib8VPzckwV
Thank you taeil, johnny, taeyong, yuta, doyoung, jaehyun, jungwoo, mark, haechan for trying really hard today to be together, and for consoling and cheering us up even though you are the ones facing it in front of your eyes 🤍 pic.twitter.com/0OdNvZ8aCF
Taeyong's enlistment was first announced on March 18, when SM Entertainment confirmed his military service. According to the agency's statement, Taeyong was scheduled to enlist on April 15, and that no separate events would be held on his enlistment day.
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