B.I
Singer B.I (30, KIM HANBIN) will fulfill his mandatory military service.
The agency 131LABEL announced on March 10 via its official social media: “B.I will begin his military service as a social service agent starting March 16 in order to fulfill his duty as a Korean citizen.”
The agency added: “No official ceremony will take place on the day of his enlistment, and we respectfully ask fans to refrain from visiting his workplace to ensure safety and avoid crowds.”
It also specified: “B.I will complete his service in good health and return to his fans in a more mature form. We sincerely thank all fans for their constant love and support and for helping write B.I’s history as an artist up to now.”
B.I is a former member of the group iKON and is currently pursuing a solo singing career.
Here is the full text, translated, of the agency’s statement:
“Hello, this is 131LABEL.
B.I will begin his military service as a social service agent starting March 16, 2026, in order to fulfill his duty as a Korean citizen.
No official ceremony will take place on the day of his enlistment, and we respectfully ask fans to refrain from visiting his workplace to ensure safety and avoid crowds.
B.I will complete his service in good health and return to his fans in a more mature form.
We sincerely thank all fans for their constant love and support and for helping write B.I’s history as an artist up to now.
Until we meet again in good health, we ask you to continue giving much attention and love to B.I’s music.
Thank you.”
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: SNS 131Online
