In recent days, a new statement from the agency 143 Entertainment announced that iKON’s members Bobby and Chanwoo are enlisting in May, making all fans sad for their upcoming hiatus for military service.
On March 6th, the company started thanking fans for their ‘endless’ love for the boy group and continued to announce that “Bobby will be entering a military training center on May 21, and Jung Chanwoo will be enlisting on May 27“.
The agency also asked the fans to continue supporting the two artists while they carry out their military duty for about 18 months. In addition, they said that they “will not be holding an official event” for the enlisting day, so they should refrain from attending.
iKON Bobby & Jung Chanwoo announce enlistment date!
They will enlist on May 21 and May 27 respectivelyhttps://t.co/UcmtefICKv pic.twitter.com/H0JzklYumt
— The Seoul Story (@theseoulstory) April 7, 2024
On networks, fans show their sadness, pride, and support for Bobby and Chanwoo with comments such as “Serve well kids, comeback safely“, “bby maknae chanu ? I still can’t believe it“, “we’ll be here when you get back“, “Bye my love.. serve well and come back healthy“, among others.