Yoon Doo-Joon leaves a heartfelt handwritten letter to fans, following a sudden military enlistment announcement.
On August 22, a news outlet reported that after getting rejected to serve as a conscripted policeman, HIGHLIGHT’s Yoon Doo-Joon had to abruptly enlist in the military on August 24. The news came as a shock because Yang Yo-Seob had also just announced he will start serving in a few months, as well.
Soon afterwards, Around US Entertainment confirmed the news through its official homepage. The agency said, “after receiving a draft notice, Yoon Doo-Joon will be enlisting in the military on August 24 as an active soldier. At the end of a 5-week long basic training, the singer will receive his official assignment, and plans to diligently serve the country.”
Furthermore, the singer himself wrote a sweet letter to concerning fans, reassuring a safe service and return. The following is the original letter and a translated version:
Hello, this is Doo-Joon.
You were very surprised, right? So was I. Not as much as you guys, though.
At an old age, I have finally been called to serve the country and ended up making this sudden departure. A part of me is glad that I’m finally able to lessen the burden of not being able to go earlier. However, it hurts and upsets me the most that I couldn’t say a proper goodbye to you before leaving.
The fact that I was able to enjoy my career in the entertainment industry for almost 10 years is mostly thanks to Light’s. In this uncommon life that I have, I give credit to you for allowing me to feel the most common emotions that are happiness and sadness. The special moment I had with you allowed me to feel those emotions.
Thank you for spending the one third of my short life, cheering me on, and supporting me. It was a great honor and I sincerely thank you. Now I’m about to begin a new chapter in my life.
To my members, family, friends, colleagues, drama representatives – I’m sorry, and so thankful. I hope you are stay healthy.
Lastly, to all my fans. Put your health as your priority, and I hope you are as happy and healthy as anyone will ever be at this moment. Thank you. Good bye.
Meanwhile, with the singer’s sudden military enlistment, tvN’s drama “Let’s Eat 3” will shorten to 14 episodes.
Original Article
Translated by Dasol Kim
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