After completing 4 weeks of basic military training,
SS501's
Kim Kyu Jong has decided to begin his mandatory military service in July.
After achieving many accomplishments during his career such as releasing a solo album and acting in a drama, Kim Kyu Jong felt as though he could leave the entertainment industry for a while knowing he has already created a legacy.
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He could have postponed it a bit longer, but he thought it would be best to go now in order to plan out his later stages of life. After he becomes discharged, he plans to return to the entertainment industry with a lighter heart and mind," a representative stated.
The idol left a handwritten message to his fans. Check it out below:
Quote by
Kim Kyu Jong
ThanKYU Triple S~Hello!
It?s Kyu Jong~
I know I say this all the time, but doesn?t time fly? It feels like I just debuted yesterday? but it?s already June 2012~ Have you fulfilled everything you previously planned? It isn?t too late~ so think it over again~ fighting!^^ The reason for writing after so long~ is because I have decided to enlist in the military this July
I wanted to personally announce it to all my lovelies. I am very happy, as I have created so many memories thanks to your love and unending support
Thanks to all you lovelies, my 20′s have been extremely enjoyable!
As I always say, I want to give back to you as much as you?ve given me!^^ I want to only gift you with good memories from here on out. Let?s promise to better ourselves and meet again in 2 years!
I am looking forward to the time I get to spend with you lovelies on June 3rd. I?ll see you all that day~ Let?s create some laughter-filled memories as we always have. Let?s create beautiful memories together~ Thank you
And be happy?