Korea Observer

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin  MANILA, Philippines  - A member of a boy band will enlist in the military in July while a Korean actor faces controversy over his exemption from military service. SS501 member Kim Kyu Jong will complete his basic military training for four weeks starting July 23, according to a notice posted by B2M Entertainment on his personal website on June 26. Kim Kyu Jong and Kim Moo Yul (Photos by www.newsen.com)

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin MANILA, Philippines - Kim Kyu Jong, member of boy band SS501, has surprised his fans by announcing that he would be enlisting in the Korean army in July. He posted a handwritten letter addressed to his fans on his official website on June 1 to break the news. Photos by www.newsen.com