Today marks Bobby's quiet enlistment into the military for his mandatory service. Given his marriage in 2021 and the birth of his son, he has been chosen to enlist for active duty as a reserve soldier.
On April 4 KST, 143 Entertainment, iKON's agency, announced via the group's official SNS that Bobby, along with Chanwoo, would fulfill their military obligations on May 21st and 27th, respectively. Both members are opting for a low-key enlistment without any formal ceremonies on their induction day.
In a recent update, 143 Entertainment disclosed a change in Bobby's enlistment date from May 21 to June 4. The agency emphasized that there would be no additional events on the day of enlistment and requested understanding for the decision to maintain privacy, aiming to prevent safety concerns due to overcrowding.
Meanwhile, Bobby had been actively continuing his tour since February, captivating audiences in Osaka, Tokyo, and Manila. His recent concert in Seoul on April 30 provided an opportunity for him to connect with fans both locally and internationally before embarking on this new chapter of his military service.
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I hope he has a safe and healthy time of it. I'm so glad there is the option for family men to train for active duty as a reservist.