Key of Shinee, Jinwoon from 2AM and Vixx’s N the latest K-pop stars to end military service as calls grow for BTS to be exempt
- K-pop stars did not return to their army base because of coronavirus concerns. ‘I am back in good condition as I promised,’ Key told fans on social media
- Jinwoon said he appreciated fans waiting for him, while N said he ‘learned a lot of things during my service’
By Dong Sun-hwa
K-pop stars Key from Shinee, Jinwoon from 2AM and N from Vixx returned to civilian life on Wednesday after completing their mandatory military service.
The three were discharged after enjoying their final leave and did not return to their base due to coronavirus concerns.
The stars’ discharge comes as calls grow in South Korea for members of megaband BTS to be granted alternatives or delays to mandatory military service.
“I am back in good condition as I promised,” Key wrote on Shinee’s online fan community page on Wednesday. “Thank you for waiting for me. Please look forward to my future plans.”
Jinwoon said through his agency Mystic Story: “I truly appreciate my fans for waiting for me and I hope we can meet up soon.”
“I learned a lot of things during my service,” N said on his Instagram page. “I give my support to those who are still fulfilling their duties. Thank you for waiting and supporting.”
The three enlisted in March 2019 and joined a military band.
