Solo Tour Canceled, Jinhwan IKON Announces Military Mandatory 20 July

JAKARTA - The latest news from Jinhwan iKON who will carry out military service. Through his social media, the vocalist in the K-pop group iKON informed fans that he would depart on July 20.

"I wrote this message because I thought I should tell you before anyone else. I will leave for military service on July 20," wrote Jinhwan iKON via his Instagram account.

"I'm sorry that I have prepared a lot and there are many things I haven't been able to show you, but I know our fans who are waiting for me will be sader," he continued.

Jinhwan closed the message to fans by convincing that he would be fine during his military service.

"I will fulfill my duties and return quickly so let's find strength and think about each other, and please be fine. Thank you for always supporting me, and I love you guys!" said Jinhwan ending his letter.

Jinhwan became the first member of the iKON group to carry out military service. The 143 Entertainment agency explained that the idol was accepted as a public worker and will attend on July 20.

They added that Jinhwan would hold a closed ceremony so that time and place would not be announced. In addition, this has an impact on several Jinhwan schedules such as the second part of the PARADISE album which will be re-released on July 18.

In addition, Jinhwan must also cancel his Japanese solo tour due to military service. Jinhwan just released a solo album titled PARADISE part 1 on June 21.