ASTRO’s Jinjin receives military exemption due to autoimmune disease

ASTRO's Jinjin / Xportsnews

Jinjin of K-pop group ASTRO has been granted an exemption from Korea’s mandatory military service due to health reasons.

On Monday, ASTRO’s agency Fantagio announced through the group’s official fan website that Jinjin was found unfit for military duty following a detailed medical examination by the Military Manpower Administration. Fantagio said, “Jinjin has been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that requires regular hospital visits and ongoing management. While it does not significantly impact his daily life, it makes military service and other specialized group living situations difficult.”

Fantagio emphasized that it will prioritize Jinjin’s health above all else as he continues his activities.

Born in 1996, Jinjin debuted as a member of ASTRO in 2016 and is currently appearing in the musical “Dream High.”

This article from Xportsnews is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.