K-pop and K-drama star Hwang Min-Hyun will bid a short goodbye to fans as he joins the mandatory Korean military service. The former Wanna One star has confirmed his enlistment date.
Hwang Min-Hyun has impressed fans with his diverse talent since his debut in 2012. He joined the K-pop group NU’EST and later participated in Mnet’s K-pop reality show Produce 101. After becoming one of the winners’ lineup, Min-Hyun joined the group Wanna One.
Along with his thriving K-pop career, Min-Hyun ventured into acting. The 28-year-old Korean artist has stunned fans in dramas like Live On and Alchemy Of Souls.
Military enlistment date of former Wanna One icon Hwang Minhyun confirmed
Hwang Min-Hyun’s agency, Pledis Entertainment, confirmed the enlistment date of the artist joining the military on March 21. After basic training, he will perform his mandatory duty with alternative service.
Pledis Entertainment noted: “There will be no official event on the day of his enlistment. We kindly request that you refrain from attending the entrance ceremony or visiting the site of his alternative military service, opting instead to send your heartwarming messages of support for Hwang Minhyun through Weverse.”
Before leaving for the military, Hwang Min-Hyun prepared a special gift for fans. The singer will release a new single, “Lullaby,” on March 13 at 6 p.m. KST/ 4 a.m. ET. The singer shared a teaser of the new track on YouTube.
Previously, Min-Hyun made his solo debut with the release of the extended play Truth Or Lie on February 27, 2023. The EP consisted of six tracks, including “Honest,” “Crossword,” “Smile,” “Hidden Side,” “Perfect Type,” and “Cube.”
Min-Hyun’s honey vocals and the heart-touching lyrics of the songs struck a chord with fans, peaking at number 2 on South Korea’s Circle Album Chart. The album sold over 84,462 copies within a week of its release.
Alongside getting recognition for his music, Min-Hyun also snagged awards for his Alchemy Of Souls role. The actor won the New Wave Award at the Asia Artist Awards 2022.
