Heechul will be enlisted in the army starting September 1st at Chongnam, Noksan and will enter the residential army camp where he will stay for 4 weeks to undergo basic military training. He will then proceed to serve as a public service personnel for 23 months.
This announcement has gained a lot of interest from fans. His agency, SM Entertainment said to Star News on August 22nd, “Kim Heechul will focus on Super Junior’s 5th album, including the follow up song, and his other activities until the day of his enlistment.”
Super Junior is popular globally and this news has gained the interest of both fans domestically and internationally.
SM Entertainment continues to say, “They wanted to enlist quietly without any commotion. He will be examined by a doctor on the same day of enlistment for a physical checkup. Heechul will continue all his broadcasting schedules until then.”
Heechul is currently the MC to both MBC “Golden Fishery – Radio Star” and KBS “Saturday Freedom – Secret.”
Super Junior will release their Version B of their album “Mr. Simple,” which will include their comeback song, “Superman.”
Source: Star News, koreaboo
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110821 ‘Radio Star’ PD confirms Kim Heechul will be leaving the show for army duties
Earlier, allkpop broke the news that Super Junior’s Kim Heechul plans to enlist for his active military duties on September 1st. The PD for MBC’s “Golden Fishery” program has just confirmed that Kim Heechul will indeed by leaving his MC position on ‘Radio Star‘.
On August 22nd, ‘Golden Fishery’ PD Park Jung Gyu stated, “Kim Heechul will be leaving ‘Radio Star’ because of his military enlistment. He is trying to achieve a successful conclusion up to the very end.”
Park PD added, “During his time here, Kim Heechul worked well with the other MCs, and because he is a young MC, he brought a youthful atmosphere to the ‘Radio Star’ program. It’s unfortunate he is leaving, but until the very last recording, we will be working towards concluding successfully“.
Kim Heechul first joined the program in December of 2010, and has been working with Kim Gook Jin,Kim Gura, and Yoon Jong Shin. On August 17th, Kim Heechul participated in ‘Radio Star’s 200th episode recording, and still has another recording left for the 24th. Currently, his successor for the MC position is still undecided.
The idol will check in for basic training at Choongnam, Noksan for four weeks and then he will be serving 23 months of mandatory military service.
Representatives from SM Entertainment stated, “Super Junior is gaining huge global popularity, and so we are expecting Kim Heechul’s enlistment to attract interest from both domestic and foreign media, as well as from fans. But because Kim Heechul wants to enlist quietly, no specific event will be taking place.”
Meanwhile, Kim Heechul is currently in the midst of promoting Super Junior’s 5th full-length album, “Mr. Simple“.
Source + Photos: Star News
Translated by: allkpop
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110822 Super Junior’s Kim Heechul will enter the army Sept. 1st. “I want to enlist quietly.”
Super Junior’s Kim Heechul will enlist in the army this coming September the 1st.
After enlisting at the recruitment centre in Nonsan, Chungnam province, he will spend four weeks in basic military training, and then spend 23 months doing civil service work.
As Super Junior is currently very popular worldwide, it is likely that both Korean and international press and fans will want to be present at his official entry into the army.
However, following his wish to enlist quietly, there will be no enlistment event held.
Kim Heechul will continue his activities for Super Junior’s 5th album and MCing KBS’s “Golden Fishery Radio Star” and MBC’s “Secret” up until the time he enlists.
Source: Sport Chosun | Translated by: Jubee @ SJ-WORLD.NET
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110821 Super Junior’s Kim Heechul to enlist in the army on September 1st
It’s just been announced that Super Junior’s Kim Heechul will enlist in the army on September 1st!
The idol will check in for basic training at Choongnam, Noksan for four weeks. Afterwards, he will be serving 23 months of mandatory service.
Even though Kim Heechul is a much-loved K-Pop icon who receives international love and support from his fans, he stated that for his enlistment, he would like to do it quietly and does not want to gather attention regarding this matter.
Representatives from SM Entertainment stated, “Kim Heechul will still be promoting with Super Junior and working on MBC’s “Golden Fishery – Radio Star” and KBS’s “Free Decleration Saturday – Secret” as a MC. He will be giving it all he’s got until the day of his enlistment.”
Super Junior are currently in the midst of their promotions for their 5th album, “Mr. Simple“.
Lets all wish him good luck!
Source + Photos: Sports Chosun via Naver, OSEN
Translated by: allkpop
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NB : Oppa-ku mau WAMIL tanggal 1 September,... Gag tau kenapa, begitu denger berita, Aku langsung nangis. Sebenernya malu dilihatin photonya Heechul Oppa,.. tapi mau gimana lagi????? Oppa,... Good luck,...,.. Good luck!!!!! ELF sayang sama Oppa,.... Good luck Oppa!
