NCT member Jaehyun will enlist in the military to fulfill his mandatory service as part of the Army's military band.

According to reports on September 26, Jaehyun is set to enlist as an active-duty soldier in the Army on November 4. After completing basic military training, he will serve as part of the military band. His discharge is expected on May 3, 2026.

Jaehyun will be the second NCT member to enlist, following Taeyong, who enlisted in April and is currently serving as part of the Navy’s military band.

Many fans were taken by surprise by the sudden news of Jaehyun’s November enlistment, quickly gathering on popular online communities to share their sadness and thoughts.

They commented:

"This was so sudden."

"Jaehyun, it's so sudden, but I hope you go and come back safely."

"My world is falling apart."

"This is such a sudden news."

"Nooo!"

"How old is he that he's already enlisting?"

"This is really sad. I really hope he doesn't get hurt."

"This is so crazy. Why is he already enlisting?"

"Please don't lie. He's already enlisting?"

"Oh he's born 1997, so it is about time he enlists."

"Time passes so fast. It's already time that he enlists?"

"I hope he goes and comes back fast."

"Fans didn't even expect this."

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