Ong Seong-wu’s company, Fantagio, officially announced on March 16, 2023 that he will begin his mandatory military service as an active-duty soldier on April 17, 2023. All eligible male citizens between the ages of 18 and 31 in South Korea must serve in the military for two years. The time period may vary depending on the department to which the person is assigned. According to the decree, male citizens “in good health” suffering from serious diseases are exempt from military service.
Fantagio released an official statement to supporters talking about Ong Seong-wu’s military service and asking for their support. Needless to say, fans of the 27-year-old hero took to social media to share their feelings.
Fans are hoping that Ong Seong-wu will succeed after Fantagio officially joins the army.
Fantagio, the singer’s agency, began their statement by thanking WELO, the actor’s fan base. The agency praised them for giving the star solid affection and revealed his enlistment application.
According to the statement:
“OngSeongWu will begin basic military training at the training center on April 17 and will serve as an active-duty soldier.”
Fans were disappointed by the agency’s comment as they weren’t expecting the news. They turned to social media to express their displeasure and sadness. While some wish him success and hope he does well in training, others say they will be waiting for his return to the Korean entertainment world. The agency also informed supporters that there would be no special gatherings on the day Ong Seong-wu was appointed. They also urged fans to limit playing away matches and to limit their attendance to avoid any disruption.
In Korea, admission etiquette to a job training institution is considered a private matter. As a result, the organization does not want any disruption as families of soldiers say goodbye to their sons. The message ended with a call to show affection and support for Ong Seong-wu. They assure their supporters that they will return to excellent health after diligently carrying out their duties.
#OngSeongWu will undergo basic military training at the Training Center on April 17 and will perform his military service as an active-duty soldier.
The entry ceremony is private and no official events are held, please do not visit.#옹성우 pic.twitter.com/dpuUD8fkk0
– Oh my God! ❤ ❤ (@omgong_0825) March 16, 2023
#OngSeongWu He will enlist on April 17. pic.twitter.com/7eCgc7hx80
– K-Drama Casting (@kdramacasting) March 16, 2023
Ong Seong-wu is a member of boy group Wanna One.
Ong Seong-wu, one of Korea’s rising talents, is known for his authentic style in performances. The male singer used to be a member of boy group Wanna One and once appeared in the popular survival reality show Produce 101 season 2. Notably, he finished in 5th place in the TV show said. above. Ong Seong-wu also tried his hand at modeling. Fans love his reserved character in the teen drama Moment at Eighteen, where he made his film debut as the main character.
Since then, he has appeared in a number of plays and feature films, including More Than Friends, Idol Fever, Does You Like Cup of Coffee?, 20th Century Girl, Life is beautiful, Seoul Vibe and others. The 27-year-old actor is said to be in talks to appear in the upcoming thriller Strong Woman. The predecessor of the famous comedy-drama Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, Kang Nam Soon. He will appear alongside Lee Yoo-mi and Byun Woo-suk in Starlight is Falling, and is also in talks for Jung Family’s Farm.
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