in young, a member of the K-pop group GOT7, has started his required military training. The news came out on May 8 from his manager, BH Entertainment:

“Actor Park Jinyoung enlisted today. We ask for your support and encouragement until the day he greets fans again with improvement.”

BamBam, another member of GOT7, wrote a message for Jinyoung after he joined the military. He said, “Jinyoung, I wish you a healthy service. I’m not sure if you will see this Tweet, but we, GOT7 and Ahgase (short for GOT7’s fan club IGOT7), will be waiting for JJ Project (duo consisting of JAY B and Jinyoung) with patience.”

After the news was first made public in April, the idol sent a letter to his friends that said, “Hello, everyone. This is Park Jin-young.

The weather has gotten warmer. Is everyone doing well?

You all must have been very surprised after coming across my enlistment news through reports. As has been revealed, I will enlist in the military on May 8 to fulfill my military duties.

Everyone must be very worried, but I got rather confident and reassured while meeting all of you. That is why I promise to return to more mature and in good health after experiencing a lot while thinking of everyone.

Well then, let’s meet again soon.

Thank you always, and I love you.”