Koo Jun-hoe, a member of the veteran K-pop group iKON, will officially begin his mandatory military service as an active-duty soldier in August.
His agency, 143 Entertainment, released an official statement regarding the enlistment timeline, outlining the entry protocol and asking fans for their understanding and cooperation during this transition.
Official Announcement and Full Statement from 143 Entertainment
143 Entertainment confirmed the news through their official communication channels, detailing the exact schedule and safety guidelines for the day of his enlistment.
“Hello, this is 143 Entertainment.
We thank IKONICs who love iKON, and provide the following information regarding Jun-hoe’s military enlistment.
On Aug. 11 (Tue), the member Jun-hoe will enter the training camp to fulfill his mandatory active duty.
Because the day of entry to the recruit training battalion will be an occasion with many service members of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces and their families present, we will not hold a separate official event to prevent safety accidents.
We ask fans to refrain from visiting the site and request your understanding and cooperation.
Please continue your unwavering love and warm support until Jun-hoe completes his military service faithfully and returns to your side in good health.
Thank you.”
Enlistment Details and Artistic Legacy
Following his arrival at the recruit training center on August 11, Koo Jun-hoe will complete his basic military training before being assigned to his official unit to serve out the remainder of his active-duty service.
To prevent overcrowding and potential safety hazards at the training site, no farewell gatherings or public media events will take place on the day of his entry.
Since debuting with iKON in 2015, Koo Jun-hoe has built a strong presence in the South Korean entertainment industry as a powerful main vocalist, contributing to hit tracks such as “My Type,” “RHYTHM TA,” and “Love Scenario.”
Beyond group releases and solo music, he has successfully expanded his career into television acting, earning recognition for his roles in drama series like True to Love and Twinkling Watermelon.
Fans around the world continue to send supportive messages online, wishing him a safe service period and looking forward to his healthy return following the completion of his military duties.
