Published 18:20 IST, August 31st 2020
Park Bo Gum enlists in military without any public event to join Navy Unit
Actor and singer Park Bo Gum enlisted for the first term of his mandatory military service earlier today. He ‘quietly’ enlisted to avoid any congregation to pra
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Korean actor and singer Park Bo Gum has enlisted for his mandatory military service earlier today. Generally, when a Korean celeb is enlisting into military, venue and timings for enlistment are released for fans. Fans congregate at entry point of base, where enlistment is about to take place. However, Park Bo Gum's enlistment was kept under wraps to avoid any congregation of fans due to fear of health risk in wake of recent spike in COVID-19 cases.
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Park Bo Gum's enlistment amid COVID-19
South Korea’s COVID-19 number has been on a rising curve with 248 new positive cases reported by Korea Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. South Korean COVID-19 numbers stand at 19,947 confirmed cases so far, with a total of 324 deaths. Thus Park Bo Gum’s enlistment venue and timings were kept a secret from fans. As orwise, it would have led to crowding and congregation of fans who wish to see-off actor as he starts his service.
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Park Bo Gum's enlistment happens without prior tice
Park Bo Gum's military unit will be Navy and he will be serving country in unit until April 2022 which is time of discharge. Park Bo Gum's photos might be shared by ncy post his enlistment, as per reports in Korean media. Park Bo Gum's military unit acceptance came after two months of waiting for acceptance. He h applied his official documents in June as per reports in Allkpop, a Korean media portal. Park Bo Gum's enlistment will be followed by a six-week basic training program as per a report in AllKpop. Park Bo Gum released a goodbye song for his fans.
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Park Bo Gum’s ncy released following statement to AllKpop-
"We are keeping his location and time of enlistment private, and he will be quietly enlisting without any events. We are currently in a situation where everyone must practice social distancing and be considerate of one ar's health, so we ask that you do t come to visit."
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18:19 IST, August 31st 2020