KANG SEUNG SIK from the group VICTON will join the army.
IST Entertainment said on February 1, “KANG SEUNG SIK will apply for the army military band and enter it on March 20 after receiving a final acceptance notice from the military administration.”
The agency then said, “In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to avoid on-site confusion, the location and time of enrollment is private, and no separate event will be held the same day“.
Earlier on January 31, KANG SEUNG SIK directly informed fans about his military enlistment via Weverse Live, a global fan community platform. KANG SEUNG SIK directly reported the news of his enlistment, saying, “I will join the army on March 20,” and added, “I promise to show you more wonderful things when I return. I will come back healthy. thank you sincerely,” adding his extraordinary affection and determination to his fans. He also added expectations, saying, “I’m preparing for a solo fan meeting before enlisting in March.”
KANG SEUNG SIK, member of the group VICTON, broke the record for initial sales “self-best” thanks to the series of albums “Time Trilogy” last year and recently performed well in the musicals “On Air” and “Equal”. He also received great love for singing the opening theme song “What if” for the popular love reality show “Transitional Love 2.”
Official statement from the agency:
“안녕하세요, 아이에스티엔터테인먼트입니다.
빅톤 강승식의 군 입대와 관련해 안내 말씀 드립니다.
강승식은 육군 군악대에 지원해 최근 병무청으로부터 최종 합격 통보를 받아 오는 3월 20일 입소할 예정입니다.
코로나19 확산 방지 및 현장 혼선 방지를 위해 입대 장소와 시간은 비공개이며 당일 별도의 행사는 진행하지 않는 점 양해 부탁 드립니다.
병역의 의무를 성실히 수행하고 건강한 모습으로 돌아올 강승식에게 많은 응원과 따뜻한 격려 부탁 드립니다.
감사합니다.”
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: SNS VICTON
