EXO’s D.O. has written a letter to his fans following the announcement of his enlistment.

On May 30, D.O. posted a handwritten letter on EXO’s official fan club following news of his plans to enlist on July 1.

Read his letter below:

Hello, this is D.O. of EXO. EXO-Ls, the sudden news must have been surprising for everyone right?

I wanted to first share the news [with you], so I have a heavy heart because I feel like it’s a little late. I’m posting this letter because I wanted to let you know that as much as this decision was made after lots of consideration, I will return [after serving] healthily and safely. I sincerely thank EXO-Ls, who are always supportive, and I hope that everyone will always be healthy and have [days] that are filled with things that make you laugh.

I will carefully serve and return to greet you all with a healthy image. Thank you.

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