Taeyong, the leader of the group NCT, has completed his military service and returned to his fans. Taeyong was discharged on December 14 after completing active duty in the Navy. He enlisted in the Navy on April 15, 2024, and served for one year and eight months in the Navy band. With this, Taeyong became the first NCT member to complete military service.

On NCT's official social media accounts, photos and videos announcing Taeyong's discharge were posted along with the message "I'm back." In the released photos, Taeyong is seen in his military uniform saluting the camera. Notably, he is wearing a colorful human wreath ribbon with the phrases "Neo Got My Back" and "TY is BACK," holding a bouquet of flowers, and smiling brightly.

The accompanying video shows Taeyong reporting his discharge in front of his parents. Despite the rainy weather, Taeyong knelt without hesitation on the wet ground, performed a deep bow, and saluted his parents holding umbrellas to complete his discharge report. He then shared a warm embrace with his parents, celebrating the joy of his discharge.

Taeyong posted on his personal SNS celebrating his discharge, specifying his service period as "2024.04.15-2025.12.14." Fans both domestically and internationally continue to congratulate Taeyong, who has returned healthy and matured.

After enlisting in the Navy in April 2024, Taeyong was assigned as a cultural promotion soldier in the Navy Headquarters band and continued his service. At the time of enlistment, he attracted significant attention as the first among NCT members to fulfill his military duty. During his service, Taeyong also appeared at various military events such as the 'Patriotic Music Concert.'

Currently, Jaehyun, Doyoung, and Jungwoo of NCT are serving in the military. With Taeyong's discharge, NCT is expected to prepare for full-group activities again. Taeyong debuted in 2016 as part of NCT U and was recognized for his musical abilities when he debuted as a solo artist in June 2023. NCT plans to strengthen communication with fans to celebrate Taeyong's return.

Fans are leaving various supportive messages on SNS to celebrate Taeyong's discharge. His return is expected to have a positive impact on NCT's future activities. NCT is planning special events to commemorate Taeyong's discharge and aims to get closer to fans through meetings.

Taeyong's discharge holds great significance for NCT fans. He maintained communication with fans even during his military service and stayed connected through various content during his service period. Taeyong's return will mark a new beginning for NCT.

NCT is preparing a special album to commemorate Taeyong's discharge and plans to further strengthen communication with fans. His return is expected to positively influence NCT's future activities. Fans are eagerly awaiting Taeyong's comeback and leaving various supportive messages on SNS.

NCT is planning special events to celebrate Taeyong's discharge and aims to get closer to fans through meetings. Taeyong's discharge is highly meaningful to NCT fans, and his return will serve as a milestone marking a new start for NCT.