Are JYJ's Junsu and Jaejoong planning to enlist at the end of this year?

[frantastic.livejournal.com]

JYJ's Junsu and Jaejoong may be aiming to enlist in the military at the end of the year, according to music industry insiders.

As you know, this topic has been brought up several times before, and it's one that will be taking place eventually whether fans are prepared for it or not. The last time it was discussed in the media, it was mentioned that Jaejoong had delayed his enlistment to the end of 2012, but was eligible to defer again, which he seems to have done as it is now 2013.

An insider stated, "[Junsu and Jaejoong] are currently arranging the date with consideration to their overseas concerts and schedules. [They will enlist] probably towards the end of the year, if not, around January or February of next year."

"With the controversy surrounding celebrity recruits, they would prefer to enter as regular soldiers. Because a male celebrity going to the army is a sensitive issue, the two are of the position that they would enlist properly as regular soldiers. As they are top stars and the topic of [enlistment] has the potential to become big, they can't help but be cautious."

Jaejoong and Junsu have already delayed multiple times, but they are still of the age where they can defer again if need be.

Not much is known about Yoochun's status. The last time this issue was discussed, he was determined to be 4th rank after 3 physical exams, which means that he is not eligible to enlist as a full time active duty soldier, and instead may be drafted for reservist duty or as a public service officer.

C-JeS Entertainment remained vague as they responded, "All of the members of JYJ plan to enlist into the military and if you're a male Korean citizen, enlisting is something that's obvious," not offering much details into any specific dates.

Source + image: Kuki News via Nate + akp

Comments

[rosetta16.livejournal.com]

if this was 4 years ago ill be in a fetal position crying my heart out, now in 2013 im a tearing a bit but im ok

[chewmi.livejournal.com]

crying already but the time has come. What am i going to do without jj's selcas/twitter updates D:

[lazmy.livejournal.com]

YOU BETTER NOT ENLIST IN MY BIRTHDAY MONTH

[pepper.livejournal.com]

I don't think they'll be enlisting anytime soon. They are most likely going to enlist at the end of 2014, after the Incheon Asian Games thing takes place (since they're ambassadors and all).

[charlotterhys.livejournal.com]

What's wrong with Yoochun that he ranks so badly?

[angel-9-lives.livejournal.com]

I think he had/had asthma? I *THINK* :S

[suhbangshinki.livejournal.com]

still waiting for that album + tour ):

[umai-jae-ai.livejournal.com]

+1. I'm sad that it's about that time for them to enlist...but it would be much easier for me to send them off if they would leave us with 1 more group album and a world tour & dvd.

[anconeous.livejournal.com]

Surely a sign that all the other '86er oppas are next. That's Yunho (oppaaaaaa!), Donghae, Eunhyuk, Sungmin, Siwon, and pretty much everyone else in SS501. Makes me feel old that guys barely older than me are now nearing the army deadline. ㅠ.ㅠ

[carmine-pink.livejournal.com]

EunSiHae though :(

[nounou24.livejournal.com]

nooooooooooo dont gooooooo. i need jj's selcas and a new album(from all three).

[consequences.livejournal.com]

no i don't want oppars to enlist yet ;w; i want jae to come back with more rock music

[lalikitita.livejournal.com]

So it begins. The '86 liners are leaving soon. There were rumors about Sungmin's enlistment today in twitter too =(

[mad-nux.livejournal.com]

im starting to tear up now just thinking about this ;_______;

[benihime99.livejournal.com]

doubtful

[shintotchi.livejournal.com]

As long as Heechul returns before my JJ goes, I'll survive. It'll be hard, I know. I'll be losing my Queen and my prince, but at least I'll have my princess. T_T

[pinksparkles14.livejournal.com]

Exactly. ;;;;

[younglove13.livejournal.com]

about time. :)

[royu-kiyo.livejournal.com]

ikr

[chloe1910.livejournal.com]

I'm not ready for Jaejoong to enlist but I guess the day will come soon cause he'll be 30 by Jan 2015. So he'll probably need to enlist after the Asian Games T________T

Yoochun will be 30 by June 2015, so I guess latest he'll have to enlist around early 2015 while Junsu is only 30 in Dec 2015. So I don't think he's enlisting so early?

[gardevoiir.livejournal.com]

it's that time again
where the SK military snatches away our oppas
u_u

[iglossmyeyes.livejournal.com]

me too TT oppa plz don't leave

[mingsunni.livejournal.com]

Forever don't understand how JYJ aren't labeled as assholes like SJ are.

[candycrush808.livejournal.com]

I can't imagine how they'll survive military life. Kpop life is hard in a way (no sleep, no eat, sasaengs..blah blah). But to go from swanky villas and manager hyungs doing everything for you to the military. They'll have SM dungeon flashbacks.

[jaeluver33.livejournal.com]

Jaejoong left home when he was 15 and went to Seoul by himself to chase his dreams. He had to support himself completely and worked several jobs, had to walk hours to get to a job, ate leftovers of customers because he was so hungry, gave blood just so he could eat the free biscuits afterwards, spent many hungry, homeless nights, etc.

It hasn't always been 'swanky villas and manager hyungs doing everything'.

He's tough. He'll be fine :)

[chikage-chan.livejournal.com]

Damn, I thought I was prepared for that but even just rumors are making me feel sad already ;~;

[erbalurbal.livejournal.com]

They are a few days too late with that celebrity soldier line

[juhli.livejournal.com]

mte

[jae-bias-bitch.livejournal.com]

bye bye oppars

[ashiva.livejournal.com]

Well, it's better to stop delaying as the older you go the harder it will be for you now as the celebrity unit is abolished.

[ceecile.livejournal.com]

So no JYJ album then? *Grumble grumble* I wonder if Yoochun is planning a new drama. He and Jaejoong have been teasing his solo album for over a year but we're never going to hear it now.

[kukamine.livejournal.com]

I've been meaning to ask you for your tumblr (well, that's if you have a tumblr). Ikr, I want another album.

[illustratedd.livejournal.com]

good

[beeswaxing.livejournal.com]

The quicker they enter, the quicker they come out. I can't believe Heechul is almost done, remembering all the crying that happened when he enlisted so hopefully this will be fast. I'm going to miss these two the most though, especially Jaejoong because he's just so accessible on twitter, and whenever he tweets, fandom explodes (in a good and bad way depending where you're coming from) and I really am going to miss that.

I already miss Jaejoong and I don't even stan him OTL