NCT Members Doyoung, Jungwoo Military Enlistment Date OUT; Will Step Away From Group Activities Soon

NCT members Doyoung and Jungwoo are set to begin their mandatory military service. The two idols who are also part of its subunit NCT127 will enlist on December 8, 2025, and step away from group activities

soon. Doyoung and Jungwoo will be the third and fourth members to enlist in the military from the K-pop group. The news was announced by the band's agency SM Entertainment on October 30, confirming the dates of enlistment. After a basic training camp, Doyoung will serve as an active member of the army, and Jungwoo, will join the army's marching band. Doyoung's elder brother, actor Gong Myung, had earlier this week said that his idol sibling will enlist by the end of this year, in a variety show.

SM Entertainment statement on Doyoung, Jungwoo enlistment

"Hello, this is SM Entertainment.NCT members Doyoung and Jungwoo will fulfill their mandatory military service obligation to the country in December.Doyoung will enlist on December 8 as an active duty soldier while Jungwoo will enlist on December 8 after receiving a notice that he was accepted into the army band.There will be no separate events held on their enlistment day as the venue is a place with a large number of military enlistees and their families. Please refrain from visiting the enlistment site for safety precautions.We ask for you continued love and support so that Doyoung and Jungwoo can faithfully complete their military service obligations and return with an even healthier appearance.— SM Entertainment"

About NCT127

Doyoung and Jungwoo are members of NCT's subunit NCT127. They have already toured 15 cities in eight countries this year for their concert tour, Neo City – The Momentum. Doyoung held an encore show for his solo Asia tour on October 9-11, 2025ALSO READ: Former NCT Member Taeil's Appeal Trial Dismissed By Seoul Court, To Serve Same Prison Term - But Netizens Are FURIOUS

NCT members' military service

Meanwhile, NCT members Taeyong and Jaehyun are already serving the military. Taeyong, who enlisted in April 15, 2024, will get discharged on December 14, 2025. Meanwhile, Jaehyun, who enlisted on November 4, 2024, will be discharged on May 3, 2026.