On December 26, CUBE Entertainment announced that PENTAGON’s Hongseok has been medically discharged from his military service through a statement with official English translations.
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HONGSEOK, a member of PENTAGON was classified as a Wartime Labor Service Call and was medically discharged from his military service.— CUBE Entertainment
The announcement then went into detail of the medical issues experienced by the idol.
Due to panic disorder and depression with agoraphobia, HONGSEOK has been under continuous treatment and consultation during his military service. However, according to the military’s judgement and measures, HONGSEOK has been discharged from the military due to his symptoms getting worse.
We apologize for causing concern with the sudden news. CUBE Entertainment will continue to do our best to help HONGSEOK focus on treatment.
Thank you.— CUBE Entertainment
Hongseok previously enlisted as an active duty soldier on May 3, 2022 and was scheduled to be discharged in November 2023.
