Kim Jin Hwan of the group iKON has announced that he will be enlisting in the military.
On July 7th, Kim Jin Hwan wrote on his personal social media account, "I feel like I should tell you guys before anyone else, so I'm writing this," and added, "I will be enlisting in the military on July 20th. I'm sorry because there are so many things I've prepared and so many things I haven't shown you yet, but I know that my fans who have been waiting for me will be more disappointed than me, so I will serve faithfully and come back soon."
His agency, 143 Entertainment, said, "Kim Jin Hwan will enter the training center on July 20th. Out of respect for his wishes to enlist quietly, we ask for your understanding that the location and time of his enlistment will not be disclosed."
Kim Jin Hwan will be the first of the iKON members to enlist.
Meanwhile, Kim Jin Hwan is set to release his first solo album titled "JAY 1ST SOLO pt.2 BLUE MOON" on July 18.
Kim Jin Hwan's group, iKON, will be meeting with fans in Osaka for their "2023 iKON WORLD TOUR TAKE OFF" concert on July 8 and 9.