Enlisting In The Military On May 9, KPop Star MJ Astro Says Goodbye To Fans

Member of K-pop idol group ASTRO, MJ or Kim Myung Jun (ANTARA/Fantagio)

JAKARTA - A member of the K-Pop idol group ASTRO, MJ or whose real name is Kim Myung Jun, announced his plans to enlist in the military next month.

On Saturday (9/4), ASTRO held a fan meeting to celebrate the sixth anniversary of their debut at the SK Olympic Handball Stadium in Seoul.

During the event, MJ gave an emotional speech in which he announced to his fans directly that he would be enlisting in the military exactly one month later, namely on May 9.

"I will be enlisting in the military on May 9. I am very sorry to have to deliver news like this today, when we finally meet face-to-face for the first time in a long time," said MJ as reported by Soompi on Sunday as reported by Antara.

"This is a very precious day for me, and I think it will be a day I will remember the most," he continued.

MJ then said, very happy to be able to meet AROHA or ASTRO fans for the first time. He promised to return with a new version of MJ that is cooler and more mature.

"So please enjoy our fan meeting until the end of today, and please take good care of my ASTRO members. Thank you everyone," said MJ.

Meanwhile, ASTRO's agency Fantagio also released an official statement regarding MJ's planned military enlistment on May 9.

"MJ will enlist on May 9 at a military training center, where he will receive basic training, after which he fulfills his military duty as a member of the military band," said Fantagio.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, Fantagio stated that the time and place of MJ's registration will not be published. MJ will also enter without special treatment so he asks for understanding from his fans.

"We ask that you give unceasing support to ASTRO's MJ, who will return in good health after diligently fulfilling his mandatory military service," said Fantagio.