In a month, the eldest member of SHINee plans to discreetly enlist for his mandatory military service. His agency, SM Entertainment, disclosed the news today and explained that they won’t share the exact time or place he will start training. Jin Ki won’t hold any farewell fan events prior to December 10th either.

He enjoyed a successful 10-year anniversary comeback with SHINee this past summer. The 28 year-old singer and actor, whose birthday is on December 14, has been busying preparing for his impending enlistment the last few months. He is expected to serve his country as an active-duty soldier.

All the best to Lee Jin Ki!

All rights to the photo belongs to SM Entertainment.