iKON's Bobby And Chanwoo Announce Military Enlistment Dates

Apr 6, 2024

iKON’s Bobby and Chanwoo have announced their plans to enlist in the military.

On April 6, 143 Entertainment revealed that Bobby would be enlisting on May 21, followed by Chanwoo’s enlistment on May 27.

The agency’s full statement is as follows:

"Hello, this is 143 Entertainment.

We would like to thank iKONIC [iKON’s fans] for always giving iKON their endless love, support, and encouragement.

[iKON] member Bobby will be entering a military training center on May 21, and Jung Chanwoo will be [enlisting] on May 27.
We ask that you send Bobby and Jung Chanwoo lots of support and encouragement until the day they return after diligently carrying out their military duty.

Additionally, we will not be holding an official event [for the fans or press] on the days that the members enlist.
We ask for your understanding regarding the fact that they will be entering privately in order to prevent safety-related accidents due to on-site confusion.

Thank you."

Wishing Bobby and Chanwoo all the best during their upcoming military service!

cr: Soompi