The much-loved idol group that hasn't had a change of members in their 10-year career - Shinhwa. Shinhwa's 6 members - Eric, Lee Minwoo, Kim Dongwan, Shin Hyesung, Junjin and Andy - have been showing their immaculate chemistry on stage for the past 10 years, and have all gone on to carve out successful solo careers as actors, singers and entertainers, a clear show of their successful "separate but together" strategy.
However, all 6 of them have or about to reach the Korean age of 30, and from the 2nd half of this year onwards fans will have to temporarily bid farewell to Eric and Kim Dongwan for 2 years while they serve their military duty, while Lee Minwoo, Shin Hyesung, Junjin and Andy will continue with their activities.
Shinhwa's leader Eric will be reporting to the Chungnam Training Center in the afternoon of 9th Oct, and will undergo 5 weeks of basic military training before being dispatched to serve in the civil service from November onwards. As Eric is the first Shinhwa member to enlist, the other Shinhwa members are all planning to send him off personally as a show of support.
Next on the list would be Kim Dongwan, who mentioned through a phonecall on MBC FM4U's "A Date With Park Myung Soo at 2" that he is scheduled to enlist in the 2nd week of November. His management company added that though he hasn't received the notification letter for the exact date of enlistment, but he has already been informed by the military administrative department that he will be receiving the notification in mid-November. Likewise, he will also be serving in the civil service after completing his basic military training stint.
The temporary void left behind by Eric and Kim Dongwan will be filled by the 4 remaining members who will still remain active.
Lee Minwoo has recently released his 4th album and is actively promoting the title track Don't Trust Men through variety shows and performances. His activities will continue through the 2nd half of 2008.
Shin Hyesung who released his 3rd album at the end of August will also remain active. Having recently been selected to sing the theme song for the electronic game Tetris, he will also be kicking off his Asian tour with a concert in Seoul on 18th Oct followed by Japan and China in November.
The new star of the variety world Junjin will continue with his appearances on MBC's Infinity Challenge and SBS' Yashimmanman 2.
Andy, the youngest of the group, has just ended his stint on MBC's We Got Married, and will star in the musical version of Singles from 25th Oct to mid-January 2009.
Even more active now than ever in their activities, Shinhwa lives on even with members preparing to enlist for military duty. Their friendship and group spirit will continue, and both themselves and fans alike will look forward to the day when Shinhwa members all reunite for their next big event.
Source: Star News
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Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz
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