The KingDom's DANN Announces Unexpected Military Enlistment

DANN, a member of the K-pop group The KingDom, has announced his sudden enlistment in the military.

On the 4th, The KingDom's management stated, "We are here to inform you about DANN's military service. While preparing for the next album, DANN received a notice from the Military Manpower Administration and will be enlisting as an active-duty soldier on September 9th, earlier than planned."

They added, "The location and time of his entry into the training camp will remain undisclosed. The KingDom will continue their activities as a five-member group. We apologize for any concern this sudden news may cause."

The management concluded by asking fans to "warmly encourage and support DANN as he fulfills his military duties and returns in good health."

The KingDom debuted in 2021 and released their eighth mini-album last year.

Official Statement from The KingDom

Hello, this is GF Entertainment.

First, we sincerely thank all the fans who love The KingDom. We are here to inform you about member DANN's (real name Jung Seung-bo) military service.

DANN will be enlisting as an active-duty soldier on September 9th, earlier than planned, following a notice from the Military Manpower Administration while preparing for the next album.

The location and time of his entry into the training camp will remain undisclosed. We ask for your understanding.

The KingDom will continue their activities as a five-member group. We apologize for any concern this sudden news may cause.

We ask for your warm encouragement and support for DANN as he fulfills his military duties and returns in good health.

Thank you.

Reporter Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr