A recent report about the South Korean military’s suddenly increased purchase of body bags around the time Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law has brought forth some chilling speculations. Yoon Suk Yeol According to a local media outlet and a lawmaker, the military purchased a substantially larger number of body bags than usual around December 3, […]
Shocking Surge In Korean Celebrity Military Exemptions Due To Mental Illness Sparks Controversy
The number of Korean celebrities exempted from military service due to mental health conditions has significantly increased over the past five years, sparking concerns about potential loopholes in the system. Photo for illustrative purposes only. | Hankyung Recent data obtained by lawmaker Kang Dae Sik from the Military Manpower Administration (MMA) revealed that in 2023, […]
30-Year-Old Kim Soo Hyun’s Full Letter From The Military To 17-Year-Old Kim Sae Ron
This article is part of our coverage of Kim Soo Hyun And Kim Sae Ron’s Relationship. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. On March 12, 2025 (KST), YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute (also known as Garo Sero Institute, simply Garo Sero, or even Gaseyeon) revealed more evidence to expose actor Kim […]
SEVENTEEN’s Public Service Enlistments Spark Heavy Debate About Celebrities And The Military
Recently, SEVENTEEN‘s Wonwoo announced that he would soon be enlisting in the military come April 2025. The announcement was met with mixed feelings, sparking some backlash about his enlistment. SEVENTEEN Wonwoo’s Military Enlistment Notice Sparks Heated Backlash From Koreans His situation called into attention the current state of the members’ enlistment, where two out of […]
SEVENTEEN’s Wonwoo Announces Military Enlistment
SEVENTEEN’s Wonwoo has announced his enlistment. According to a statement by Pledis Entertainment on March 5, 2025, the star will be missing out on schedules coming April due to his duty to the country. Hello.This is Pledis Entertainment. SEVENTEEN’s Wonwoo will be enlisting on April 3. As such, he will not be able to participate […]
Who Is Darren Wang? The Actor Facing Attempted Murder And Military Service Dodging Charges
Recently, actor Darren Wang made international headlines after it was reported that he was being investigated for attempted murder. Darren Wang | IMDB According to media outlet SETN, the alleged attempted murder happened in April 2024. Reportedly, when he flew to Taiwan and called for airport transfer service through UBER, he thought the Tesla that came was of […]
BTS’s V Deletes His Military Update Post… Because Of RM?
Netizens hilariously believe BTS‘s V deleted his military post because of RM! BTS’s V and RM enlisted together in December 2023. BTS’s V and RM | @rkive/Instagram On March 3, V posted a military update, sharing he was in double digits and only had 99 days left of his enlistment. | BTS/Weverse Soon after the […]
NCT’s Jaehyun Can’t Hide His Idol Habits Even In The Military
On February 21, the 85th Korea Military Academy Class Entrance Ceremony was held and broadcast online. | @ADORE0214/X A congratulatory performance, in particular, gained much attention as NCT127’s Jaehyun was spotted singing on stage. Jaehyun, along with singer WOODZ and Yoo Seung Woo, was seen singing a medley of songs, including “Start Over” by Gaho, […]
NCT’s Jaehyun Praised For Recent Weight Gain In The Military
Recently, NCT‘s Jaehyun has shown off a new look while in the military. NCT’s Jaehyun | @_jeongjaehyun/Instagram | @_jeongjaehyun/Instagram | @_jeongjaehyun/Instagram In new videos, Jaehyun is performing in the military band — but netizens are more surprised by something else. With his recent weight gain, his face appears much fuller… …and netizens are loving his […]
EXO’s Kai Makes First Public Appearance After Being Discharged From Military
In May 2023, EXO‘s Kai enlisted in the military. EXO’s Kai Kai and EXO After what seemed like forever, Kai is back and the EXO page teased a special broadcast with the idol to celebrate his return. [KAI : Happily Ever After]➫ 2025.02.11.(TUE) 8PM (KST) ????YouTube: https://t.co/g2i1hxMBbZ????TikTok: https://t.co/Cq14tp9ICj????Weverse: https://t.co/KMOQ1J79ZO#KAI #카이#EXO #엑소 #weareoneEXO pic.twitter.com/r7ErIz4xps — EXO […]
EXO’s Kai Makes First Official Update Since Military Discharge
EXO’s Kai has made his first update since being discharged from the military! | SM Entertainment Kai enlisted in May 2023 and was assigned as a social service worker. | @EXO_CY/Instagram He was officially discharged on February 10 after completing his 21-month mandatory military service. On February 11, he made his first official update through […]
Celebrities Set To Be Discharged From The Military In 2025
2025 is about to see a horde of popular male celebrities finish their mandatory military service and return to showbiz soon. Here are some of the major names whose return K-Pop and K-Drama fans are looking forward to: MONSTA X’s Kihyun and Hyungwon Kihyun Hyungwon Kihyun will complete his service on February 21, while Hyungwon […]
BTS RM’s Instagram Story Exposes Reality Of His Military Service
BTS leader RM recently gave fans a glimpse into his life as an active-duty soldier, showing true dedication while fulfilling his mandatory military service. | @rkive/Instagram On January 27, RM shared two photos on his Instagram story that quickly caught the attention of not only fans but also the media. The photos showed RM hard […]
Netizens Praise Third-Gen Idol For Working Faithfully During Military Service
An online community post recently garnered attention for a netizen’s story about MONSTA X’s Shownu. Shownu enlisted in the military in 2021 and served as a public service worker due to his eye surgery. | love_issuess/Instagram “I have a good image of MONSTA X’s Shownu Shownu worked as a public service worker when my mom […]
How BTS’s Jin Paved The Way For How Male Idols Are Treated In The Military
When BTS‘s Jin enlisted in the Korean military, entering the training center on the afternoon of December 13, 2022, it was one of the saddest days for ARMY in the world, knowing they wouldn’t be able to see his activities for 18 months. Despite their own worries for how they would deal with his enlistment, many […]
WINNER’s Mino Denies Manipulating Military Social Service Worker Attendance
Previously, Dispatch exposed WINNER’s Mino to suspicions of dereliction of duty after transferring his work location from the Mapo Facility Management Corporation to the Mapo Resident Convenience Facility in March while serving as a social service worker. Dispatch Calls Out WINNER’s Mino For Suspicion Of Manipulating Military Social Service Worker Attendance However, military personnel have reported to media […]
Three 4th-Gen K-Pop Idols Enlist In The Military On The Same Day
Three fourth-generation K-Pop idols officially began their mandatory military service on January 20, 2025 (KST). South Korean flag | Lauren Seo/Unsplash In 2019, 28-year-old Rie debuted as a member of OnlyOneOf. He is now the first member to enlist in the military, putting his idol activities on hold until his discharge. Once he has completed […]
BTS Jungkook’s Unexpected Response To Questions About His Military Service Before Enlisting
Back in December 2023, BTS‘s Jungkook and Jimin were the last members to enlist in the military. BTS’s J-Hope, Jimin, Jungkook, and Suga | @bts_twt/X | @bts_twt/X While we haven’t heard many updates from the members, they have kept ARMYs busy with the huge amount of content they’re releasing. In particular, Disney+ has released the I AM STILL film […]
Korean Man Overeats To Evade Military Service, Gets Sentenced To Prison
According to recent reports, a Korean court has indicted a man in his 20s for evading national service by deliberately gaining weight to avoid conscription. On November 24, KST, Korean media reported that the Seoul Eastern Dongbu District Court had sentenced the 26-year-old defendant to one year in prison, suspended for two years, on charges […]
Military Propaganda? “2024 MAMA Awards” Triggers Heated Debate
On November 23, Mnet held the third and final day of the 2024 MAMA Awards at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This was the concluding night of the award ceremony, bringing some big wins for the world’s top K-Pop artists. There were many iconic moments throughout the three nights, from a BIGBANG reunion to Bruno Mars’ […]
EXO Sehun’s Appearance In New Photos Following Military Enlistment Surprises Many
EXO Sehun’s latest photos have become a hot topic! EXO’s Sehun | Sm Entertainment Most of the members of EXO have already served their mandatory military service. The last two required to enlist were Kai and Sehun, the latter making his enlistment in late December 2023. Since then, updates from Sehun have been few and far […]
BTS’s J-Hope Treats His Military Colleagues On A Trip All Expenses Paid
BTS’s J-Hope, set to be discharged from the military this month, surprised his fellow soldier colleagues with a special event. | @uarmyhope/Instagram On September 29, an online community post garnered much attention with a photo of nine soldiers holding a special banner. @rosehope218/X On the banner, it read, “Private Jung Ho Seok and the Baekho […]
NCT’s Jaehyun Writes Heartfelt Message To Fans Ahead Of Military Enlistment
On September 26, NCT’s Jaehyun officially announced that he would enlist in the military. He will be serving in the military band following basic military training. SM Entertainment released an official notice on Weverse regarding his enlistment. NCT’s Jaehyun Will Enlist In The Military In November Following the sudden news, Jaehyun took to the Bubble […]
NCT’s Jaehyun Will Reportedly Enlist In The Military In November
NCT‘s Jaehyun will reportedly be enlisting in the military on November 4. According to an exclusive report from Star News, Jaehyun will begin his mandatory military service on November 4. He would be serving in the military band following his basic military training. This means his expected discharge date would be May 3, 2026. This […]
BTS’s V Looks Unrecognizable After Buff Military Transformation
BTS‘s V just shocked fans with his insane transformation! BTS’s V | @thv/Instagram Before entering the military, V was known for his slender body type. | Weverse | Weverse However, ever since enlisting, he’s been steadily growing his muscles. | @thv/Instagram Fans have noticed his continuous bulk-up throughout his military service as he uploads photos. […]
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