iKON's JU-NE reveals shaved head ahead of military enlistment

JU-NE, a member of the group iKON, shared photos of his short-cropped hair with fans, offering a final farewell ahead of his military enlistment. On the 9th, JU-NE posted photos and videos on his social media (SNS) showing himself giving a military salute with a shaved head. In the photos, despite his short hair, he exudes a dignified atmosphere while staring into the camera with a calm expression. The accompanying video, which shows him sitting in a hair salon rewatching stage performances from his high school days while reminiscing about the past, moved the hearts of fans. He left a short message in the post, "I will return safely," expressing his feelings ahead of enlistment.

Enlisting August 11 to serve as active duty

JU-NE's enlistment schedule has already been confirmed by his agency. 143 ENTERTAINMENT officially announced on the 28th of last month that JU-NE will enter the training center on August 11 to begin his military service as active duty. The agency decided not to hold any separate official events on the day of enlistment to prevent safety accidents. Considering the large number of military personnel and families that gather, the agency requested that fans refrain from visiting the training center. Starting with this enlistment, JU-NE will serve for approximately 2 years and 6 months. His scheduled discharge date is February 10, 2028.

Leading iKON since 2015 debut... Balancing music and acting

JU-NE debuted as a member of iKON in 2015 and quickly garnered public attention. He led the group's heyday by producing numerous hit songs such as "I Loved You," "RHYTHM TA," and "I'm Going to Die." He has not stopped at group activities, steadily proving his capabilities as a solo artist. In particular, he expanded his musical spectrum by participating in the lyrics and composition of his solo song "Want You Back," demonstrating his talent as a singer-songwriter who designs the very messages he performs.

Expanding into acting with dramas like "Twinkling Watermelon"

In addition to his musical career, JU-NE expanded his reach as an actor. He confirmed his potential on screen through appearances in the tvN drama "Twinkling Watermelon" and the ENA drama "True to Love." He also appeared in the drama "No Mercy," portraying various characters. Having built a solid filmography as an actor with an idol background, he will temporarily pause his activities due to this enlistment. Fans are sending messages of support while watching his past performance videos uploaded alongside his shaved head photos.

From iKON star to versatile actor

JU-NE debuted as a member of iKON in 2015. He continued his activities by releasing songs such as "RHYTHM TA," "LOVE ME," and "Like a Movie." He also participated in the lyrics and composition of his solo song "Want You Back." As an actor, he appeared in ENA's "True to Love," tvN's "Twinkling Watermelon," and the drama "No Mercy."