Taeyong NCT Officially Completes Military Service, Ready to Return to the Stage

Kapanlagi.com - Taeyong, the leader of NCT, officially completed his military service on Saturday, December 14, 2025. He finished his active duty in the South Korean Navy after serving since April last year.

Taeyong became the first member of NCT to enlist for mandatory military service. During his service, he took on the role of a cultural promotion soldier in the Navy's military band before finally returning to civilian life.

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1. After Military Service, Taeyong Expresses Gratitude and Promises to Return to the Stage Soon

Taeyong NCT Officially Completes Military Service/instagram.com/NCT

After officially being discharged, Taeyong took the time to greet the fans present at the location. He thanked the fans who came despite the cold weather, and expressed his feelings about completing his military duty in the winter.

Taeyong also conveyed his hopes to return to the stage soon. He mentioned that he is quickly preparing himself to meet the fans again, while also thanking them for their patience during his military service.

2. Taeyong NCT's Activities Before and During Military Service

Lee Taeyong Member NCT/instagram.com/NCT

Since debuting with NCT in 2016, Taeyong has been active in various units, from NCT U, NCT 127, to SuperM. He is also known as a solo artist with music works that have garnered a lot of attention from global fans.

During his military service, Taeyong stated that the experience would be a learning process for him. He promised to return as a better version of himself, both personally and as a musician.

3. Emotional Moment of Taeyong's Return Shared on NCT's Social Media

Taeyong NCT Completes Military Service/instagram.com/NCT

Taeyong's return was celebrated through a post by NCT on Instagram. In the photos and videos shared, Taeyong is seen wearing a military uniform with celebration ribbons and flowers, as well as the emotional moment when he gives a deep salute to his mother after completing his military service.

Meanwhile, NCT continues with group and individual activities amidst the military service schedules of its members. Jaehyun is currently serving in the Army Band, while Doyoung and Jungwoo have just started their active duty in the Army since December 8.

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