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GOT7’s Youngjae Sets Nov. 27 Enlistment as Social Service Worker, Becoming Final Member Required to Serve

His agency says he will enlist quietly with a roughly 21-month term ending in August 2027.

Overview

  • Andbut Company announced the plan on October 30 KST and said there will be no public send-off or separate statement.
  • He will serve as a public social service worker, a role that typically lasts about 21 months rather than the standard 18 for active duty.
  • His discharge is expected in August 2027, with one outlet citing August 26 as the projected date.
  • With his start date set, all GOT7 members subject to South Korea’s draft have entered or completed service, while Mark, Jackson and BamBam are exempt as foreign nationals.
  • Within the group, Yugyeom enlisted on September 29 in the Army Band with an expected March 2027 discharge, and JAY B and Park Jinyoung completed service in November 2024.