EXO Suho Underwent Military Conscription May 14
JAKARTA - EXO member who just debuted as a soloist, Suho announced his military service on Monday, May 4. Through the EXO fan forum at Lysn, this EXO leader wrote directly about the news.
“Hello, our EXO-L. This is Suho.
I am writing this letter today because I have something to tell you.
On May 14, I will be serving in the military to carry out my duties. I think I'll miss EXO-L for that long.
I hope our EXO-Ls, who think of me and love me every day, are always healthy. I sincerely thank you, and I love you.
We are one, EXO. Let's love. "
That's the short letter Suho wrote and uploaded today. A few moments later, the agency SM Entertainment confirmed the news and said, “Suho will be enlisting in the military on May 14th. The time and location for the military service will not be announced. " No official announcement means no public farewell events with fans, following the two previous members Xiumin and DO
Suho or Kim Junmyeon became the third EXO member to undergo military service after Xiumin and DO did it in 2019. He is predicted to return in February 2022. Suho is the member who underwent the longest training period before debuting with EXO, which is 6 years. The drama player Rich Man will be enlisting in the military eight days before his birthday on May 22.
Prior to his military service, Suho made his debut by releasing a mini album titled Self Portrait at the end of March. With the promotional song Let's Love, Suho shows a different side of the songs he performed with EXO. This first album managed to top the South Korean and international charts and its sales were high for SM Entertainment soloists. In addition, he also attended various promotions, including music, radio, and online fan meetings to entertain fans who could not leave the house due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The news of Suho's military service was met with emotion and joy by EXO-L. The hashtag #SUHO is included with greetings and prayers sent by fans so that Suho can undergo military service in a healthy manner and return in good condition. They hope Suho can return to activities with EXO.
Meanwhile, to treat fans' longing, Suho became the newest member to be highlighted through the variety show Heart For You which is being broadcast through the VLive application. At the event, Suho presented the process behind making his debut album as well as his daily life as a member of EXO exclusively. Happy serving in the military, Suho!