NCT’s Doyoung and Jungwoo to Serve in December Military Enlistment

NCT is about to experience a temporary reduction in its lineup. On October 30, 2025, it was announced that members Doyoung and Jungwoo are set to commence their mandatory military service on December 8. Doyoung will serve as an active duty soldier, while Jungwoo has opted to join the military band, having received his acceptance letter. It’s expected that they will be stationed at different training locations.

NCT Announces Doyoung and Jungwoo’s Military Enlistment Dates

Doyoung and Jungwoo are the latest members of NCT to enlist for national service. The official statement from SM Entertainment reads:

“Hello. This is SM Entertainment. NCT members Doyoung and Jungwoo will carry out their mandatory service starting this December. Doyoung will enlist as an active duty soldier of the ROK Army on December 8, while Jungwoo received confirmation of his acceptance for the Army Band and is also scheduled to enlist on December 8. There will be no special events held on their enlistment day, and as many soldiers and their families will be present, we ask that fans refrain from visiting the enlistment site for safety reasons. We wish you would continue to give your love and support so that Doyoung and Jungwoo can dedicatedly carry out their military service and return in good health. Thank you.”

If everything goes smoothly, both members are expected to complete their service by June 7, 2027. Meanwhile, Taeyong began his service in the South Korean Navy on April 15, 2024, and will return on December 14, 2025. Jaehyun, also in the army band, started his national duty on November 4, 2024, and is slated for discharge on May 3, 2026.

Current Status of Other Members

Other NCT 127 members, including Johnny, Yuta, WinWin, and Mark, will remain active due to their foreign citizenship. Only Haechan is yet to enlist, remaining as the last Korean member to join the ROK military.