NCT’s Jaehyun enlisted on the 4th, joining the Army Band after being accepted into the program. He entered the training center on the same day, with no official enlistment ceremony held. His agency, SM Entertainment, stated that the event was canceled to ensure safety due to the presence of many soldiers and their families.

Following the announcement of his enlistment, Jaehyun reached out to fans via the paid communication platform Bubble. He expressed that while the news might come as a surprise, he is grateful for the memories and relationships formed throughout his career. He acknowledged the support from his fans, saying, ″Thank you for always believing in me and moving forward with me. I love you.″

Jaehyun reassured his fans that he would return soon and encouraged them to wait a little longer, admitting he would miss them during his service. He emphasized his commitment to working hard while reminiscing about their shared experiences and looking forward to future endeavors together.

On the 3rd, the day before his enlistment, he shared a photo on Instagram featuring his haircut and the word ″enlistment″ spelled out with his cut hair. Jaehyun debuted as part of NCT U with ″The 7th Sense″ after participating in SM Rookies, and he is currently a member of NCT 127.

NCT 127 has enjoyed significant success with hits like ″Fire Truck,″ ″Limitless,″ ″Cherry Bomb,″ and ″Kick It.″ In August, Jaehyun released his first solo album, ″J,″ and promoted the title track ″Smoke.″ He also formed the unit NCT Dojaejung with Doyoung and Jungwoo, debuting last year with the song ″Perfume.″

In addition to his music career, Jaehyun has hosted programs such as ″Show! Champion″ and ″Inkigayo,″ and appeared on the variety show ″Law of the Jungle in the Garden of the Gods.″ He starred in the drama ″Dear. M″ and made his film debut last month in ″You Die in 6 Hours,″ showcasing his versatility as an entertainer.

Before enlisting, Jaehyun held his first fan concert, ″Mute,″ at the SK Handball Stadium in Olympic Park, Seoul, on the 26th and 27th of last month. He performed tracks from his ″Jay″ album, cover songs, and debuted his new song ″Unconditional″ during the event.

Jaehyun is the second member of NCT to begin his mandatory military service, following Taeyong, who enlisted in the Navy in April. His enlistment highlights the strong connection he shares with his fans and holds significant meaning for those who have supported his journey.