Fans Express Sadness Over NCT Jaehyun’s Bubble Account Suspension Before Military Conscription Announcement

On October 14, 2024, LYSN, a South Korean mobile application firm, announced that the DearU Bubble service for NCT’s Jaehyun would be temporarily suspended beginning November 4, 2024. This decision coincides with the idol’s military enlistment, set for the same date.

The unexpected news regarding the suspension took numerous fans by surprise, leading many to confront the emotional reality of Jaehyun’s imminent departure. NCTzens flocked to social media platforms to share their feelings as the enlistment date approached.

“It’s becoming a reality…”expressed one fan.

“It’s getting closer to that day,”- a user remarked.

“Reality is hitting me now… it’s really not a joke,”- a fan acknowledged.

“My gloomy life begins now… please just end me,”- a distressed fan reacted.

One fan voiced a desire for Jaehyun to share updates on Instagram occasionally.

“Omgjfjfjfjdmfnfjfjjff Jaehyun please use Instagram like Taeyong does, PLEASEEE,”- the comment stated.

“Things just keep getting worse here,”- another fan lamented.

“Not a great day for me to open this app,”- a user on X commented.

Another fan remarked on how much they cherished receiving messages from Jaehyun on Bubble, referring to him as ‘O O,’ his profile name on the app.

“No messages from ㅇㅇ……. my one and only favorite notification…,”- the user stated.

“18 months without his random messages like ‘fighting for this week’…,”- another user remarked.

“No Jaehyun in Bubble for the next 20 months, how is anyone supposed to cope?”- a fan expressed.

Jaehyun’s use of the Bubble app gained immense popularity among K-pop lovers after singer Lee Young-ji discussed his unique approach on her renowned YouTube talk show, No Prepare. In 2022, she spotlighted how effectively he utilized the ‘y/n’ feature, and during the promotion of his first solo album, J, in September 2024, she brought it up again, resulting in amusing interactions.

NCT Jaehyun Set to Join Army Band

On September 26, 2024, SM Entertainment made the announcement regarding Jaehyun’s enlistment date of November 4. Following this, the singer known for “Smoke” shared a heartfelt message on Bubble, expressing gratitude to his fans for their unwavering support. He stated:

“I will persist in working hard as I reflect on our memories and embrace the anticipated future. We are unconditionally timeless.”

The company further noted on Weverse that no public events would occur during the idol’s enlistment to ensure the privacy and safety of all soldiers and recruits. As reported by Sports Chosun, the singer received a notice of acceptance from the Military Manpower Administration for the Army Band.

Jaehyun is slated to finish his military service on May 3, 2026, becoming the second member of NCT to enlist, following Taeyong, who joined the Navy’s military band in April and is currently serving as a culture and public relations officer.

Additional Insights on NCT Member Jaehyun

Debuting under SM Entertainment’s NCT in 2016, Jaehyun is a key member of both NCT 127 and DoJaeJung, and has performed extensively with NCT U. Noteworthy tracks from the group include “7th Sense,””Cherry Bomb,””Regular,””Kick It,””Baggy Jeans,”and “Make a Wish,”among others.

On August 26, 2024, he celebrated his solo debut with the album J and the title track “Smoke.”His solo repertoire includes songs like “Roses,””Dandelion,””Can’t Get You,””Flamin’ Hot Lemon,”and “Forever Only.”

Furthermore, Jaehyun made his acting debut in the web series Dear. M in 2022 and transitioned to film in 2024 with You Will Die In 6 Hours, co-starring with Park Ju-hyun and Kwak Shi-yang.

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