MBC “Real Men”

K-pop band MBLAQ’s member Mir announced recently on the official MBLAQ fan page that he will begin serving his military service on Thursday .

Mir also apologized for shocking fans with the sudden news.

Below is a full translation of the announcement:

MBC “Real Men”

Hello, it’s Mir.

I’m curious to know how everyone is doing in this hot weather. I am gratefully living every day to the fullest.

I feel like I have to inform you some bad news. I will begin my military service on July 14.

You must be shocked to hear this sudden news, and I’m sorry I am announcing it so late.

All Korean men have an obligation to our country and there comes a time when a man must fulfill this obligation, but I do have doubts on whether that time is now.

I would appreciate if you don’t worry and feel bad.

I have received so much love and support, but during my service I would like to find time to develop myself as an ordinary person.

Thank you so much for supporting and loving me, I am greatly humbled. I will remember the love and support, and will use that to guide me in becoming a more mature Mir.

I wish to part ways with you with a smile, like all the other times you have supported me, and I genuinely love and thank all of you.

By Lee Sang-won (sangdoze@heraldcorp.com)