Okay, heart alert — NCT’s Jungwoo just proved he can brighten anything. The very first official military photo circulating online shows him smiling broadly, and fans everywhere sighed with relief seeing him looking happy and healthy.
Official details from the release: Jungwoo was selected as a Company Commander Trainee during basic training — a temporary leadership role responsible for roughly 200 fellow trainees. That little leadership patch and his grin sent the internet into a frenzy; netizens loved how unbothered and cheerful he looked, which is pretty rare for enlistment photos.
“It’s the first time to see this type of army training camp photo. The commander patch looks like a spoon, and he looks like he would give the military a five-star rating.”
Fan translation vibe: “Me: Is he doing OK? Isn’t it freezing there? Jungwoo: Hehe so fun.”
Quick logistics: Jungwoo and fellow NCT member Doyoung enlisted on December 8, 2025. Both are scheduled to discharge on June 7, 2027.
Quick context for anyone catching up:
- Jungwoo is a member of NCT under SM Entertainment and is known among fans for his vocals and visuals within the group.
- Mandatory military service is required for South Korean men, and many K-pop idols’ enlistment photos generate big reactions from fans and the public.
- Company Commander Trainee is a temporary leadership position during training with responsibility for a large group of soldiers (about 200).
Short and sweet: Jungwoo’s first military pic gave us all a boost — smiling, looking healthy, and already trusted with a leadership role. Feels good to see him thriving. Sending him and Doyoung all the love until they’re back!
Source: Koreaboo