It was recently announced NCT‘S Jaehyun would begin his military enlistment in November 2024. The news surprised many fans, as the Idol was not expected to begin his service until a later date as a 97-liner.
Enlistment can be a sensitive topic among K-Pop fans, as idols step out of the spotlight for an extended period. This can also change the activity level of the idol group, and for the fans who follow it, it can be a big change.
After the news about Jaehyun, NCT Haechan stressed out fans with a little jab about his future enlistment.
NCT DREAM I’m currently on theirs The Dream Show 3: DREAM()SCAPE TOUR. Recently, the group completed the American leg of the tour with a final concert in Chicago.
The concert ended with the members giving their final thoughts to the audience and talking about their time on this leg of the tour. During his speech, Jeno thanked the other members for their hard work during the tour.
JENO FINE :’)#THEDREAMSHOW3_in_CHICAGO #TDS3 #THEDREAMSHOW3_CHICAGO #TDS3aChicago pic.twitter.com/jrdgRWRNYt
— ari @tds3 chicago 💚 (@dulcewoozi) September 27, 2024
However, a clip of Haechan from this moment gained attention online.
In the clip, the idol waves, seemingly in response to Jeno’s words. Hilariously, he is the only member shown performing this action during that time.
haechan 🫡 pic.twitter.com/r9OhuVafin
— ✭ (@sunhaefs) September 27, 2024
Although Haechan is known for joking around, fans were left a little “stressed” by his action in light of the recent announcement about Jaehyun.
PUT IT DOWN https://t.co/AauDVkrZZ0
— what ᑦ(◕ ᴗ ◕⁎)ᐣꕤ*.゚ (@icednanaricano) September 27, 2024
??????? YOU ARE ONLY 24!!!!!! https://t.co/M6vFvLYTFx
— c 🇵🇸 (@fullsunskissed) September 27, 2024
don’t even joke https://t.co/3klumQTvpy
— alyssa ღ (@adxremingi) September 27, 2024