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NCT's Jaehyun completes military service, becomes second member to finish duty
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NCT's Jaehyun completes military service, becomes second member to finish duty

From Dong-A Ilbo · (20m ago) Korean Positive tone

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • NCT member Jaehyun has completed his mandatory military service, returning to fans after serving in the Army Military Band.
  • He was discharged on April 3rd, having served approximately 18 months since his enlistment on November 4th, 2024.
  • Jaehyun is the second NCT member to complete his military duty, following Tae Yong who was discharged in December.

Fans of the K-pop group NCT can rejoice as member Jaehyun has officially completed his mandatory military service. Jaehyun was honorably discharged from the Army Military Band on April 3rd, marking the end of his approximately 18-month duty which began with his enlistment on November 4th, 2024.

Group NCT member Jaehyun has returned to fans after completing his military service.

โ€” News1Announcing Jaehyun's discharge from military service.

This milestone makes Jaehyun the second member of NCT to fulfill his national service obligations, following closely behind Tae Yong, who completed his service in December. His return is eagerly anticipated by fans, who have shown unwavering support throughout his service. Jaehyun's dedication to his military duties while maintaining his connection with fans has been noted.

Jaehyun was discharged from the Army Military Band on the 3rd after completing his service.

โ€” News1Confirming the date and unit of discharge.

Before his enlistment, Jaehyun also explored his acting talents, appearing in projects such as the film '6 Hours Later You Die' and the drama 'Dear.M.' His return signifies a new chapter for both his career and the group, as NCT continues to navigate the military service periods of its members. Currently, Doyoung and Jungwoo are still serving, with their expected discharge dates in June 2027.

He entered the Army Training Center on November 4, 2024, and has faithfully served as a military musician for about 18 months.

โ€” News1Detailing the duration and role of his service.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.