All Military Enlistment/Release Dates for Korean Drama and KPop Stars

For any diehard Kpop or KDrama fan there is no sadder day than when their bias heads off to complete their military service. Required by law, every able-bodied Korean male must serve in some capacity in the military before they are 29, and sadly that includes our favorite baes.

There are a lot of factors affecting how long a star will serve. Enlistment periods vary based on the branch of service and service type so some idols will be away for shorter periods than others. It can be confusing, to say the least. Which is why we have created this easy database of every Kpop and KDrama idol currently serving. Below you will find their enlistment dates and release dates, service type, and ongoing updates from military service. It may be tough to say goodbye to our beloved boys, but we can take pride in watching them serve their country. Let’s cheer them on together…and countdown the days until they come back.

We strive to keep this list updated daily and verify dates through Naver’s military calendar so they are as reliable as possible. But if you do spot an error please let us know. Thank you!

Editor’s Note: This list only contains Korean celebrities currently or soon to be enlisted in the military. If you are looking for a Korean star who has recently finished serving please check out our page KPop & KDrama Stars Released from the Military in 2020. Thanks!

Currently Enlisted (listed by release date)

Updated: 08/09/2020


2020 Military Release Dates

Changsub BTOB Military Enlistment Dates

Changsub (BTOB)

Enlistment Date: January 14, 2019

Release Date: August 21, 2020

Service Type: Active Duty

[source, update, update, pic with Eunkwang, music video]

CNU (B1A4)

Enlistment Date: January 22, 2019

Release Date: August 28, 2020

Service Type: Active Duty

[source, update, update, Video Star appearance]

Yang YoSeob Military Service Enlistment Release Date

Yang Yoseob (Highlight)

Enlistment Date: January 24, 2019

Release Date: August 30, 2020

Service Type: Conscripted Policeman

[source, update, update, update, letter to fans, photo update]

Minhyuk Military Service Dates

Lee Minhyuk (BTOB)

Enlistment Date: February 7, 2019

Release Date: September 12, 2020

Service Type: Conscripted Policeman

[source, update, MV, update, update, update, update]

Key (SHINee)

Enlistment Date: March 4, 2019

Release Date: October 7, 2020

Service Type: Active Duty

[source, update, update, update, update, music video]

N (VIXX)

Enlistment Date: March 4, 2019

Release Date: October 7, 2020

Service Type: Active Duty (Military Band)

[source, update, update, update, update, update, music video]

Jeong Jinwoon (2AM)

Enlistment Date: March 4, 2019

Release Date: October 7, 2020

[source, update, military haircut, girlfriend Kyungri’s interview, music video]

Hoon (U-KISS)

Enlistment Date: March 18, 2019

Release Date: October 20, 2020

Service Type: Marine

[announcement, enlistment]

Sungyeol (INFINITE)

Enlistment Date: March 26, 2019

Release Date: October 27, 2020

Service Type: Active Duty

[source, update, update, military musical postponed]

Shaun

Enlistment Date: April 1, 2019

Release Date: November 2, 2020

Service Type: Active Duty

[source]

Yong Junhyung (formerly Highlight)

Enlistment Date: April 2, 2019

Release Date: November 3, 2020

[source]

Ron (formerly BIGFLO)

Enlistment Date: April 9, 2019

Release Date: November 9, 2020

Service Type: Active Duty

[source]

Choi Min Ho (SHINEE)

Enlistment Date: April 15, 2019

Release Date: November 15, 2020

Service Type: Marine Corps

[source, update, update, update, update]

Dongwoo (INFINITE)

Enlistment Date: April 15, 2019

Release Date: November 15, 2020

Service Type: Active Duty

[application for conscripted police, source, update, update]

Lee Gikwang (Highlight)

Enlistment Date: April 18, 2019

Release Date: November 18, 2020

Service Type: Conscripted Policeman

[source, update, update]

An Woo Yeon

Enlistment Date: April 30, 2019

Release Date: November 29, 2020

Service Type: Active Duty

[announcement]

Hoya (INFINITE)

Enlistment Date: February 6, 2019

Release Date: December 05, 2020

Service Type: Public Service

[source, update]

Xiumin/Kim Min Seok (EXO)

Enlistment Date: May 7, 2019

Release Date: December 6, 2020

Service Type: Active Duty

[source, update, update, update, military musical postponed, music video]

Son Dongwoon (Highlight)

Enlistment Date: May 9, 2019

Release Date: December 8, 2020

Service Type: Conscripted Policeman

[source, update, update]

Yoon Ji Sung (Wanna One)

Enlistment Date: May 14, 2019

Release Date: December 13, 2020

Service Type: Active Duty

[source, update, update, military musical postponed, music video]

2021 Military Release Dates

Lee Jong Suk Military Release Date

Lee Jong Suk

Enlistment Date: March 8, 2019

Release Date: January 2, 2021

Service Type: Public Service

[source]

Park Hyung Sik (ZE:A)

Enlistment Date: June 10, 2019

Release Date: January 4, 2021

Service Type: Active Duty

[source, update]

Chansung (2PM)

Enlistment Date: June 11, 2019

Release Date: January 5, 2021

[source, update, update]

Lee Won Geun

Enlistment Date: June 13, 2019

Release Date: January 07, 2021

[source]

Ji Yoon Ho

Enlistment Date: June 13, 2019

Release Date: January 07, 2021

[source]

Kiseop (formerly U-KISS)

Enlistment Date: March 21, 2020

Release Date: January 14, 2021

Service Type: Public Service

[announcement, enlistment]

Do Kyung Soo “D.O.” (EXO)

Enlistment Date: July 1, 2019

Release Date: January 25, 2021

[source, update, update, military musical postponed]

Baro (B1A4)

Enlistment Date: July 30, 2019

Release Date: February 20, 2021

[source, update]

Junho (2PM)

Enlistment Date: May 30, 2019

Release Date: March 20, 2021

[source]

Jinyoung (B1A4)

Enlistment Date: June 20, 2019

Release Date: April 9, 2021

Service Type: Public Service

[source, update, update, update, update, letter to fans]

Lee Hong Ki (FTISLAND)

Enlistment Date: September 30, 2019

Release Date: April 18, 2021

Service Type: Active Duty

[source, update, update, update, update, update, military musical postponed]

Lee Min Hyuk “B-Bomb” (Block B)

Enlistment Date: October 10, 2019

Release Date: April 27, 2021

Service Type: Conscripted Police

[source, update]

Choi Tae Joon

Enlistment Date: August 1, 2019

Release Date: May 18, 2021

[source]

Hong Jong Hyun Military Enlistment Dates

Hong Jong Hyun

Enlistment Date: December 2, 2019

Release Date: June 17, 2021

Service Type: Active Duty

[source, update, update]

Sungjong (INFINITE)

Enlistment Date: July 22, 2019

Release Date: May 08, 2021

Service Type: Public Service

[source, update]

Lee Eun Sung (formerly East Light)

Enlistment Date: November 25, 2019

Release Date: June 09, 2021

Service Type: Active Duty

[announcement, enlistment, prosecution for perjury]

Nam Woohyun (INFINITE)

Enlistment Date: October 24, 2019

Release Date: August 4, 2021

Service Type: Public Service

[source, update, photo in uniform]

Junhyuk (HOTSHOT)

Enlistment Date: January 28, 2020

Release Date: August 7, 2021

Service Type: Active Duty

[announcement]

Suhyun (SNUPER)

Enlistment Date: February 3, 2020

Release Date: August 13, 2021

Service Type: Active Duty

[source]

Lee Jae Jin (FTISLAND)

Enlistment Date: January 21, 2020

Release Date: August 21, 2021

Service Type: Active Duty

[announcement]

Minhwan Military date

Minhwan (FTISLAND)

Enlistment Date: February 24, 2020

Release Date: September 2, 2021

Service Type: Reserve Forces

[source, update, update]

Daewon (UNB)

Enlistment Date: March 2, 2020

Release Date: September 9, 2021

Service Type: Active Duty

[source]

Seungri (formerly Big Bang)

Enlistment Date: March 09, 2020

Release Date: September 16, 2021

Service Type: Active Duty

[source]

Sungjoo (UNIQ)

Enlistment Date: March 9, 2020

Release Date: Septemeber 16, 2021

Service Type: Active Duty

[source]

Yang Se Jong

Enlistment Date: May 12, 2020

Release Date: November 15, 2021

Service Type: Active Duty

[announcement, enlistment letter, commendation for excellence]

2022 Military Release Dates

Kim Jin Woo (WINNER)

Enlistment Date: April 2, 2020

Release Date: January 1, 2022

Service Type: Public Service

[announcement]

Ken (VIXX)

Enlistment Date: July 6, 2020

Release Date: January 05, 2022

Service Type: Military Band

[announcement, new music release, interview, military haircut, first photos in uniform]

Woo Do Hwan

Enlistment Date: July 6, 2020

Release Date: January 05, 2022

Service Type: Active Duty

[announcement, interview, photo with Jang Ki Yong & Kim Kyung Nam, photo with Lee Min Ho, enlistment day]

Jeup (IMFACT)

Enlistment Date: July 27, 2020

Release Date: January 26, 2022

Service Type: Active Duty

[announcement]

Chunji (Teen Top)

Enlistment Date: August 10, 2020

Release Date: February 09, 2022

Service Type: Active Duty

[announcement]

Park Sun Ho

Enlistment Date: August 10, 2020

Release Date: February 09, 2022

Service Type: Honor Guard

[announcement, enlistment]

Zico (Block B)

Enlistment Date: July 30, 2020

Release Date: April 29, 2022

Service Type: Public Service Worker

[announcement, thanks Winner’s Song Mino, photo in uniform]

Upcoming Confirmed Enlistment Dates:

(Listed by enlistment date)

Park Bo Gum

Enlistment Date: August 31, 2020

Release Date: April 30, 2022

Service Type: Cultural Promotion Soldier of the Navy

[applied to join the Navy, enlistment date confirmed]