DAWN has introduced that he has begun his obligatory navy service and can function a public service employee.

Underneath South Korean regulation, it’s obligatory for all able-bodied male residents to serve a navy time period of 18-21 months. Public service employees are assigned to public well being facilities, regional places of work, and different authorities places of work – males who’re thought-about not match sufficient for lively responsibility typically enlist in these roles.

DAWN shared the information of his enlistment on Instagram earlier as we speak (October 12). “I’m greeting everybody with barely sudden information!” He wrote on his story (translated by Soompi). “From as we speak, I might be fulfilling my navy service responsibility as a public service employee.

“Please perceive that I couldn’t let you know prematurely as a way to enlist quietly. Placing my unhappiness behind, I wish to convey my gratitude like this earlier than I enlist. I’m at all times grateful to followers who at all times ship plenty of help, and I’ll return in good well being after finishing my service.”

He concluded: “The initiatives I already completed engaged on will proceed to be revealed, so please present plenty of anticipation. Thanks!”

The information follows DAWN releasing his newest EP, ‘Narcissus’, final month. The file featured collaborations with 10cm, pH-1, GEMINI, and Kim Sawol and adopted the April 2023 single ‘Expensive My Mild’.

In April, the star commented on his break up with ex-girlfriend and fellow idol, HyunA. The pair introduced their break-up in December 2023 after starting relationship in 2016. DAWN described the scenario as “very tough to take care of”, saying: “I couldn’t get used to it. It was a particularly tough time.

“However what I noticed in that course of was that I wasn’t in love with HyunA’s seems or social standing – I used to be genuinely in love together with her soul. I used to be in a position to overcome that ache by realizing that I would like her to be even happier, even when she will not be beside me – much more blissful than once we have been collectively – as a result of I actually love her.”