NCT’s Doyoung Speaks Up About Military Enlistment
On February 1, NCT’s Doyoung held a live broadcast to celebrate with fans. In addition to his birthday celebrations, he also talked about the group’s recent concert and other updates.

He started the broadcast by sharing that he spent a quiet birthday, eating lunch with his parents and taking a much needed nap.
During the live, he also expressed slight frustration as fans continued to worry every time he started to try and talk about something serious.
아니 그리고 여러분들아 시즈니들아
아따 마 진짜 아니 내가 무슨 진지한 얘기를 꺼내려고만 하면 다 막 군대 얘긴 줄 알고 다들 막 잠깐만..! 아 도영이 어떡해!.. 지금 막 난리가 났어 어? 아니야! 괜찮아 ~ 아직! 내가 어련히 알아서 잘 말할게 그때 되면은!여고 담임미 ㅁㅊ고 pic.twitter.com/RT6D4uzxS6
— 취향의 도영 (@do0liking) February 1, 2025
Czennies, every time I try to have a serious talk, everyone jumps to conclusions, thinking I’m talking about the military. Everyone is like, ‘OMG, Doyoung! Are you ready because I’m not!’ Everyone is going crazy. Don’t worry. It’s not yet! And of course, I will let everyone know when the time comes!
— Doyoung
Being born in 1996, it has been known publicly that he would be enlisting in the military sometime this year. He has never openly talked about enlisting, making it his first time mentioning it during the broadcast.
He also let fans know that he would try and prepare as many things as possible before he leaves.
저 진짜로 가기 전에 여러분이 기대하는거 보고싶어하는거 다 하고 갈거에요 진짜 걱정마세요
여러분이 보고싶어하는게 뭔지 기대하는게 뭔지 저 다 알거든요? 이사람들아 나만 믿고 너무 불안해하지마십쇼
어련히 도영이가 알아서 하지 말입니다 pic.twitter.com/L6tHIBXT6b— 취향의 도영 (@do0liking) February 1, 2025
Before I go, I will do everything that you guys are anticipating and want to see, so don’t worry! I know what you all want to see and are looking forward to. People, trust me, and don’t be nervous. This Doyoung will take care of everything.
— Doyoung
He also hinted at something big that would be coming soon!
작년에 제가 생일 라방때
생일파티보다 더 큰 거 준비하고 있다 얘기했잖아요?
이번에도 옵니다
이번에도 오니까요 걱정하지 마세요2집 와라🩶 pic.twitter.com/DMLGb1vtfY
— 취향의 도영 (@do0liking) February 1, 2025
Remember during last year’s live birthday broadcast, I said something bigger than a birthday party would be coming? Something big will come again this year. It’s coming, so don’t you worry.
— Doyoung
Guess we will just have to wait and see!
Meanwhile, Mark’s brother made an unexpected cameo during Doyoung’s live broadcast!
NCT Mark’s Brother Makes An Unexpected Appearance In A Live Broadcast