Sunday, April 06, 2008

[08.04.01][news] Shinhwa to be on hiatus for at least 3-5 years due to military duty

It will take at least 3 years and at most 5 years to see idol group Shinhwa - who just celebrated their 10th anniversary - on the same stage again, as the members will be consecutively reporting for mandatory military duties.

The oldest member, Eric, is likely to be the first to enlist. Born in 1979, Eric will start filming a KBS2 drama in April, and enlist in Sept/Oct after the filming wraps up. Similarly for 1979-born Kim Dongwan, he will be placing his focus on his solo album activities. Although he says he is unsure about his plans thereafter, he will also be enlisting this year. Hoping to take up acting once again, he also added, "I would like to continue acting when I complete my military duties."

Lee Minwoo and Junjin are expected to enliste next year. Lee Minwoo will be involved in solo album activities as well as acting until the end of the year. Junjin will be busy with solo album activities and overseas concerts.

1981-born Andy can hold off enlistment until 2010, but if that's the case, a Shinhwa reunion will take up to 5 years. Shin Hyesung is exempted from the army as he has a cruciate ligament injury.

At the end of their 10th anniversary concert, Junjin asked for the fans' support, "No matter if it's 3 or 4 years, please wait for the day when we stand on the same stage again". Eric also made a promise with the fans, "We're not splitting up, so we hope everyone can protect and wait for Shinhwa too."

Source: nocutnews & dacapo
Chi trans: jojoyu7@shinhwachina
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz

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