ATBO's Jeong Seunghwan has officially started his military service. Quoting from Soompi on Monday October 20, 2025, on October 20, 2025, IST Entertainment announced that Jeong Seunghwan had enlisted in the military at the Nonsan Military Training Center on the same day to fulfill his mandatory military service.
The agency explained that they did not announce the idol's enlistment schedule beforehand out of respect for his wishes to enlist quietly, without media attention or excessive public attention. The following is IST Entertainment's official statement.
"We would like to thank all the fans who have consistently shown their support and love for ATBO. Jeong Seunghwan officially began his military service today at the Nonsan training center. In accordance with his wishes, we did not announce this news earlier as he wanted to leave privately and quietly. We ask for everyone's understanding."
The agency also added that Seunghwan brings with him the support and love of his fans as he begins his service, promising to return as a more mature person, both personally and professionally. They also asked fans to continue to offer their support and prayers so that the idol can carry out his duties well and in good health.
Shortly after the agency's announcement, Jeong Seunghwan himself shared a handwritten letter on his personal Instagram account. In the letter, he expressed his feelings ahead of his military enlistment and apologized for the sudden news. "Hello, this is Jeong Seunghwan.
I know many of you may be surprised by the sudden news of my enlistment. I sincerely apologize for announcing this so suddenly, especially to the fans who have been eagerly awaiting our comeback." He explained that the decision to enlist immediately was actually made recently, and he was still adjusting to the reality.
However, after much consideration, he felt that completing his service early would give him the opportunity to return sooner and continue his career for a longer period. "After much thought, I've come to the conclusion that completing this obligation now will allow me to see you all sooner. With that courage, I've finally decided to depart."
In his letter, Seunghwan emphasized that even though he will now be living his life as a soldier, he will not stop dreaming and will not abandon the art world that has made his name. "Even though I'm now a soldier, I won't give up on art. I promise I'll return, no matter in what form or when, but I will definitely stand before you again.
That's a promise from my heart." He also expressed his deep gratitude to the fans who have consistently supported him since his debut. For Seunghwan, every moment with his fans is a precious memory he will cherish throughout his service.
"Writing this letter the night before my departure made me remember all the love and support I've received. I realize even more how precious every moment we've shared is." At the end of the letter, the 2001-born idol asked fans not to be too sad about his departure.
He hoped his fans would stay healthy, happy, and wait for him until his service was over. He also promised to use his time in the military to grow into a stronger and more mature person. "It may seem like a long time, but I promise I'll be back as a better version of myself.
If you continue to wait and support me, I'll do my best there and repay all your love later." The letter closed with a signature and the date October 19, 2025, one day before his departure, which marked a significant moment in his life journey as an artist and a South Korean citizen.
With the start of his mandatory military service, Jeong Seunghwan is one of many young idols who have chosen to carry out his duties quietly. His decision to leave quietly reflects his maturity and sense of responsibility, both as an artist and a citizen. I hope Jeong Seunghwan has a smooth military service!
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