On July 1, 2019, D.O. will become the second EXO member to enlist for mandatory military service.
D.O announced he will voluntarily enlist to serve his country after discussions with SM Entertainment and his fellow EXO members. The 26-year-old singer could have waited two years to enlist but decided he wanted to complete his service as soon as possible.
“D.O. received a summons for mandatory service for this July 1, and he plans to enlist accordingly,” an SM Entertainment representative said.
The representative continued, “With Xiumin’s enlistment on May 7 and with the process of military enlistments now starting for EXO, D.O. expressed his will to fulfill his military duties as soon as possible and applied after fully discussing it with the agency and his members. He hopes to enlist quietly, so we will respect his wishes and not reveal the time and location of his enlistment as well as hold any separate events on the day.”
Following the announcement, the singer and actor shared a message on EXO’s fan café. He wrote:
Hello. This is EXO’s D.O.
EXO-L, you were really shocked with the sudden news, right?
My heart is heavy, because I wanted to tell you first but I’m a little late.
I am leaving a message like this because I wanted to tell you all that I will do well and return safely and healthily, as I came to this decision after much thought. I am always truly thankful toward EXO-L for your unending support, and I hope that your days are only full of things that make you smile, and that you are always healthy.
I will take care to return healthy and greet you once again. Thank you.
Previously, fellow EXO-member Xiumin enlisted as an active-duty soldier May 7, 2019.
Following his announcement, EXO announced they would be embarking on their fifth solo concert starting in July. The two-week EXO Planet #5 – ExplOration event will begin in Seoul July 19-21 and July 26-28 at the KSPO Dome in Olympic Park. There will be a total of six shows. General public tickets for the concert go on-sale June 4 at 8pm KST. Tickets can be purchased on Yes24.
We wish D.O and Xiumin good luck during their services, and we hope EXO has a great concert series!
—-Olivia Murray
User Review
( votes)Related Articles
Global Pop Sweethearts BINI Return With New Single “First Luv” After Making History On Coachella Lineup
(Photo Credit: ABS-CBN Music) Listen to “First Luv” HERE Watch “First Luv” MV HERE Chart-topping girl group, BINI, releases their radiant new single, “First Luv,” now available on all streaming platforms via... Read More
BGYO Expands Global Footprint With New EP ‘Headlines’
(Credit: ABS-CBN Music) Rising star Filipino boy group, BGYO, has once again captivated fans with their new EP, ‘Headlines’, now available on all streaming platforms. With over 100 million combined audio/video streams, and previous #1... Read More
From Heartbreak to Anthem: WOODZ Returns with I’ll Never Love Again “I’ll Never Love Again” and “Smashing Concrete” comprise the hotly-anticipated soloist’s 2-track digital single
Credit: EDAM Entertainment LISTEN HERE | WATCH THE MV HERE Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and global rockstar WOODZ unveils his latest artistic chapter with the release of his 2-track digital single I’ll Never Love Again, out now on all... Read More
Girl Group cosmosy Launches First EP, Ushering in a Bold New Era [the a(e)nd]
Credit: Sony Music Entertainment Korea Listen to HERE Watch HIGH=LOVE music video HERE Ethereal up-and-coming girl group, cosmosy, returns with their first-ever EP, , — a six-track collection that includes two brand-new songs,... Read More
BINI Makes History as First Filipino Group to Perform at Coachella, Joining Global Stars Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G
BINI continues to break into the U.S scene as they become the first Filipino group to perform at Coachella Music Festival 2026. The upcoming music festival will also include a star-studded line up of global artists including Sabrina Carpenter,... Read More
THE RAIN Announces 2025 [STILL RAINING: ENCORE] TOUR
K-pop legend returns to North America for three exclusive shows this November in New York, Los Angeles, and Atlanta Credit: RAIN Company K-pop legend THE RAIN will return to North America this fall with his 2025 THE RAIN TOUR , marking another... Read More
FOLLOWING DEMON HUNTERS SUCCESS, SINGER-SONGWRITER VINCE RETURNS WITH “CHA CHA CHA FEAT. G-DRAGON”
THEBLACKLABEL’s Vince releases his new single “차차차 (CHA CHA CHA) (feat. G-DRAGON)”, a perfect summer smash following his success on the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack. G-DRAGON’s first feature in 8 years arrives on his... Read More
A2O MAY, HISTORY MAKING GLOBAL GIRL GROUP, DROPS BOLD NEW SINGLE “B.B.B (Bigger Badder Better) [feat. A2O LTG]”
(Credit: A2O Entertainment) Buy/Stream “B.B.B”: https://orcd.co/biggerbadderbetter Watch “B.B.B”: https://youtu.be/0kBL7n_Yxak The next-gen global girl group, A2O MAY, returns with “B.B.B”, a bold new single... Read More
GALAXY CORPORATION, HOME TO G-DRAGON, ANNOUNCES U.S. AUDITIONS FOR VIRTUAL K-POP GROUP – ASPIRING ARTISTS INVITED TO AUDITION FOR A GROUNDBREAKING DEBUT IN FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT- THE FUTURE OF K-POP ARRIVES AS VIRTUAL AND REAL-WORLD ARTISTRY COLLIDE
GALAXY Corp. – GLOBAL VIRTUAL ARTIST AUDITION FORM Click the link above to apply to audition Home to K-Pop superstar G-DRAGON, AI Enter-tech company Galaxy Corporation, has officially announced the launch of 2025 GLOBAL VIRTUAL ARTIST... Read More
Leave a Reply