iKON Bobby was supposed to enlist together with his co-member Chanwoo in May, but their label suddenly announced that it would be changed to June.
What was the reason?
iKON Bobby Moves Enlistment Date to June — Here's Why
On April 16, 143 Entertainment, iKON's label, released an official statement regarding the changes on military enlistment schedules of iKON Bobby.
This is regarding the agency's initial report on April 6 that Bobby and Chanwoo will enlist on May 21 and 27, respectively.
According to 143 Entertainment's position:
"Hello, this is 143 Entertainment.
We would like to thank iKONIC for the unending support, encouragement and love that you have given to iKON.
Bobby's enlistment schedule has been changed from May 21st to June 4th."
Other than this, Chanwoo's scheduled enlistment date retains, as well as the original report that there will be no official event that will happen on the day of the enlistment.
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143 asked for fans' full cooperation.
"No separate official event will be held on the day of enlistment, and it will be held privately to prevent safety accidents due to on-site congestion. Thank you."
Following this, curiosity increased among fans, claiming that Bobby must be "cooking" something prior to his military service. Some also expressed their concerns about the health and status of the star.
On April 17, an official from 143 clarified that Bobby's enlistment date had been adjusted since he is automatically classified as a full-time reserve force. Thus, for about two weeks, the idol's enlistment has been postponed to early June.
In particular, the position of full-time reserve officer was given by the Military Manpower Administration to Korean men who have any number of children or/and are married.
With this, the male idol would have to serve the full hours as a reserve officer like a 9 to 5 worker and he could commute back and forth to his home after the training to be with his family. Thanks to this, the star could be present in the family while also serving the nation.
iKON Bobby Marriage, Welcoming Son in 2021
iKON Bobby, in September 2021, welcomed a baby boy with his fiancée at the time, hereinafter wife.
In August of the same year, the star revealed this first when he penned a letter to fans that he finally found the woman that he loves to spend his lifetime together with.
The Military Service Act then states that those who are raising children (excluding adoptees) who are eligible for active duty enlistment are first selected as full-time reserve soldiers.
Bobby, who had already become the father of one child before completing his military service obligation, was said to have been automatically classified for this position.
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Written by Eunice Dela Cruz
