ASTRO's JinJin officially exempted from military duty due to health issues, agency confirms

Fantagio’s update offered limited details regarding the exact diagnosis but reassured fans that the condition does not impact JinJin’s daily functioning.

JinJin, the leader of ASTRO, has officially been exempted from South Korea's mandatory military service due to health concerns. On June 2nd, his agency Fantagio issued a statement through the group's fan café announcing that the idol had undergone a comprehensive medical evaluation by the Military Manpower Administration.

Because the results indicated that he had an autoimmune disease that rendered him unfit for service, he was exempt. The news is raising concerns about his health and well-being.

Fantagio’s update offered limited details regarding the exact diagnosis but reassured fans that the condition does not impact JinJin’s daily functioning. You can read the complete statement below.

“Hello, this is Fantagio.

This is in regard to ASTRO member JinJin’s military service status.

JinJin has been judged unfit to serve in the military after a detailed medical examination by the Military Manpower Administration due to health issues related to an autoimmune condition. We would like to inform you that while he has been exempt from military service, his condition does not cause any problems in his daily life. He is required to visit the hospital regularly for checkups and to manage his health. According to a medical opinion, it would be difficult for him to enlist for military service, and hence, he has been granted an exemption from mandatory military duty.

Above all, we will continue to support his activities as an artist, with his health as the top priority. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the fans for your constant love and support, and we kindly ask for your continued interest in JinJin’s future work.

Thank you.”

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Cha Eun Woo, a well-known singer-actor and member of the K-pop group ASTRO, is set to begin his mandatory military service. Following a demanding application process, he was admitted to the Republic of Korea's military band unit.

The True Beauty star will formally enlist on July 28 and become the second ASTRO member to serve, following MJ, who was released on November 8, 2023 after serving in the same unit for 18 months.