Popular Third-Gen Male Idol Announced To Be Exempt From Military Service — Sparking Major Concerns

Compulsory military enlistment is mandatory for Korean males, but sometimes, there are exceptions that mean that people are exempt.

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Recently, news about ASTRO JinJin‘s military service has sparked concerns.

ASTRO’s JinJin | @ast_jinjin/Instagram

It was recently announced that fellow member Cha Eunwoo would be enlisting later in the year.

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On June 2, ASTRO’s X page posted an announcement about JinJin’s military service.

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— ASTRO OFFICIAL (@ASTRO_Staff) June 2, 2025

In the post, Fantagio announced that JinJin is exempt from the military due to an autoimmune disease, adding that although it doesn’t have a major impact on his daily, it requires regular hospital check-ups and treatment.

“Notice Regarding ASTRO’s Jinjin Military Service

Hello,
This is Fantagio.

We would like to inform you about JinJin’s military service status.

Due to health issues related to an autoimmune disease, JinJin underwent a thorough medical examination by the Military Manpower Administration and was deemed unfit for military service.

Although JinJin does not experience any major issues in his daily life, he must regularly visit the hospital for check-ups and treatment. Accordingly, he has been exempted from military service, as it was determined that he would face significant difficulties in fulfilling military duties and other special group activities like military training.

Our agency will prioritize the artist’s health above all and continue supporting his activities.

We sincerely thank all the fans for your unwavering support and ask for your continued interest in Jinjin’s activities going forward.

Thank you.”

 — Fantagio

When the news was posted, netizens shared concerns. Some were concerned about the idol’s health, but others were worried about possible reactions, with some pointing out the hate SEVENTEEN‘s S.Coups received.

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Many hoped it wouldn’t

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JinJin was born in 1996 and was predicted to enlist this year.