K-pop idols delight fans with surprise gifts during military hiatus

Military service, compulsory for all able-bodied men in Korea, is often a setback for K-pop singers as they face a long absencefrom the music scene and fans struggle with the sudden silence. Faced with the challenge of staying relevant while out of thepublic eye, several K-pop idols have found ways to stay active musically even while serving. Cha Eun-woo of Astro, who enlisted inthe military in July as a member of the Army marching band, surprised fans with news that he will be releasing his