【NCT’s Doyoung and Jungwoo Enlist Together】Jungwoo Cuts His Blond Hair and Spells Out Their Enlistment in Hair

On December 8, NCT 127 members Doyoung and Jungwoo begin their mandatory service on the same day, with Doyoung enlisting as an active-duty army soldier and Jungwoo joining the army band. Before enlisting, Jungwoo shared Instagram Stories of cutting his blond hair and arranging the cut hair into words, marking a symbolic start to their military hiatus.

On December 8, Doyoung and Jungwoo enter an army training center together. After completing basic training, Doyoung will serve as an active-duty army soldier while Jungwoo fulfills his duty in the army band. Their agency, SM Entertainment, previously announced that there would be no official send-off event or photo session at the site, asking fans not to visit in order to protect the safety and order of the unit and families present. Their enlistment follows the ongoing service rotation within NCT 127: Taeyong enlisted in the navy last year, and Jaehyun is currently serving in a military band, with Doyoung and Jungwoo now joining the list and ushering in a new phase of staggered military hiatus for the group.

Before enlisting, Jungwoo documented the preparation process through a series of Instagram Stories. In one clip, he sits in front of a mirror while his signature blond hair is cut; in another, the strands of black and blond hair on the salon floor are arranged to read “Doyoung Jungwoo Enlist,” turning the cut hair itself into a supportive message for him and his teammate. A further image shows a pair of character cakes and a card with a message wishing Doyoung and Jungwoo good health and a safe return. These scenes were quickly captured and shared across social platforms, becoming some of the most representative images of their pre-enlistment moment.

• On December 8, 2025, Doyoung and Jungwoo enlist on the same day, with Doyoung serving as an active-duty army soldier and Jungwoo joining the army band.
• Through Instagram Stories, Jungwoo shared scenes of cutting his blond hair and arranging the cut hair into words, creating a unique keepsake of their enlistment.
• With Taeyong and Jaehyun already serving, NCT 127 is now in a phase where members enlist in sequence, and fans are watching closely how the group will manage activities during the staggered military hiatus.

## 【KStarLoud Insight】 By enlisting on the same day, Doyoung and Jungwoo not only show their close bond but also help NCT 127 plan its schedule more clearly during the military hiatus. In recent years, many K-pop boy groups have adopted a staggered enlistment strategy to keep group activities viable while members serve, relying on solo releases, pre-recorded variety shows, and social content to fill gaps. Doyoung’s pre-enlistment music release and variety appearance, along with Jungwoo’s single promotions and fan meeting, signal a deliberate effort to mark a clear “temporary pause” in their activities. As Taeyong, Jaehyun, Doyoung, and Jungwoo complete their service in sequence, how NCT 127 connects individual and group promotions will remain an important topic for both fans and the wider industry.