AHOF Seo Jeong Woo goes viral for serving in the military before debut: ‘He’s got that youthful vibe’

Rookie group AHOF have been stunning fans since their debut and have been making headlines for their powerhouse vocals and energetic dance moves. Recently, however, the group has managed to go viral for a completely different reason.

Read more to find out why.

24-year-old Seo Jeong Woo, already served his military period

It was recently revealed that the second-oldest member of the group, who is still only 24, has already completed his military enlistment service before his debut. The 2001-born star, as per Allkpop reports, already served in the military and even went through his college life as a non-celebrity individual. He later on joined the entertainment industry in order to pursue his long-time dream of becoming an idol.The idol came to know of the auditions for the survival variety show titled ‘Universe League,' to which he applied even when he had absolutely no proper experience in the entertainment industry. At the age of 24, the star persevered and ended up winning the program and making it to the final group that everyone now knows and loves as AHOF. The recent revelation about his life before becoming an idol has managed to go viral amongst K-netizens.

Many people have been praising him for sorting out such a part of his life so early on. Usually, idols and celebrities, along with many common individuals, enlist around the age of 27 and onwards, after completing their education, and having a few years of work experience under their belt as well.

Netizen reactions

As soon as the news of his going to the military before his debut was shared online, it went viral. One person shared their thoughts on the news, stating that, “He’s a man who went to college and served in the military like anyone else, but was prepared enough not to miss his chance when it came,” while another person shared that, “Oh, he’s charming. An idol who’s already done his military service—he’s got that youthful vibe.

"The group itself consists of young memers, all of who have been born between the years 2000 to 2009.