OnlyOneOf member Rie is preparing to begin his mandatory military service. On January 20, the K-Pop idol will officially enlist in the South Korean army, fulfilling his duty as part of the Army’s military band.
The announcement came from a statement shared by the group’s agency, 8D Entertainment, on their X (formerly known as Twitter) account.
The agency expressed gratitude to fans, known as lyOn, for their unwavering support of Rie and the group. They also provided details about the enlistment process.
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Hello,
This is 8D Entertainment.We sincerely thank all the lyOn fans who cherish and support OnlyOneOf, and we would like to provide information regarding Rie’s military enlistment.
OnlyOneOf member Rie will enlist as an active-duty soldier on January 20th and fulfill his mandatory military service in the Army’s military band.
To minimize congestion on the day of enlistment, there will be no special event, and as this is a space shared with many soldiers and their families, we kindly ask fans to refrain from visiting.
We ask for your continued love and support for Rie so that he can complete his service and return in good health.
Thank you.
— 8D Entertainment
Rie is the first member of OnlyOneOf to enlist in the military, marking a temporary pause in his contributions to the group. OnlyOneOf has gained recognition for their unique concepts and artistry, and Rie has been a significant part of their success.
Fans have already begun to share heartfelt messages online, wishing Rie strength and health during this new chapter
