SHINee's Oldest Member, Onew, Is Discharged From The Military Today

Onew SHINee (SM Entertainment)

JAKARTA - The oldest member of SHINee, Onew, reportedly completed his military service (wamil) today, July 8 in South Korea. The news that Shawol has been waiting for (the name for SHINee fans) was confirmed by his agency, SM Entertainment.

Initially, the singer whose real name was Lee Jinki was scheduled to be discharged from the army on July 20 but was brought forward to today. This is related to the COVID-19 pandemic that is currently hitting the Country of Ginseng, so there is a protocol that soldiers who are undergoing their final holiday schedule cannot return to military camps and immediately finish their military service.

In addition, because of the pandemic, no special events were made to welcome Onew considering social restrictions were still in place. Usually, public figures who carry out military service can hold a welcoming event but it is different from this time.

Apart from that, Shawol is happy to welcome the first SHINee member to enlist in the military. Besides Onew, there are Key and Minho who are still serving in the military in their respective divisions.

On December 10, 2018, the SHINee leader applied to become an active soldier during his military service. He served two years of service without interruption or obstruction. In fact, Onew had filled a role in a military musical event in 2019.

Before leaving for military service, Onew released his first solo album titled VOICE which was released five days before his departure.

He also participated in the 10th anniversary of the SHINee group in 2018 by releasing three comebacks: Good Evening, I Want You, and Our Page. Now, Onew is ready to resume his career as a singer.

Shawol also welcomed back his idol by making the name Jinki and Onew occupy the trending topic today. Welcome back, Onew!