The Boyz' Sangyeon returns to fans after military service

The Boyz member Sangyeon returned to fans after completing 18 months of mandatory military service in Goesan, North Chungcheong Province, on Wednesday. He was discharged as an Army sergeant from the military band at the Army Cadet Military School. In an exclusive interview, he said military life deepened his respect for service members and made meeting fans and performing feel more precious.

Sangyeon enlisted on March 17 last year and served in the military band during his mandatory service.

He completed his service as an Army sergeant at the Army Cadet Military School in Goesan, North Chungcheong Province.

Nine members of The Boyz, excluding New, notified One Hundred Label that they were terminating their exclusive contracts.

In April, the Seoul Central District Court granted an injunction suspending the contracts, citing a failure to perform management duties and an irreparable breach of trust.

The nine members signed with the newly formed label 78 Records for group activities.

Published Sep 16, 2026 2:41 pm KST

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Sangyeon of K-pop boy band The Boyz poses in uniform at various ranks from private to sergeant during his mandatory military service. The singer completed his 18-month service Wednesday. Courtesy of Sangyeon

K-pop group The Boyz member Sangyeon returns to his fans after completing 18 months of mandatory military service.

Sangyeon was discharged Wednesday from the military band of the Army Cadet Military School in Goesan, North Chungcheong Province, having completed his mandatory service as an Army sergeant. Enlisting on March 17 last year, he served as a member of the military band.

In an exclusive interview with the Hankook Ilbo, Sangyeon said he gained a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices made by service members and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to sing on stage and meet fans.

Regarding the multiple changes and difficulties The Boyz faced during his deployment, Sangyeon said his involvement was limited, which led to many frustrating moments. However, he emphasized that he coordinated with his bandmates by continuously communicating to resolve problems and preserve the group.

Previously, nine members of The Boyz, excluding New, notified One Hundred Label that they were terminating their exclusive contracts. In April, the Seoul Central District Court granted an injunction suspending the contracts, citing a failure to perform management duties and an irreparable breach of trust.

The nine members signed with a newly formed label, 78 Records, for group activities. The members are currently pursuing contracts with agencies suited to their individual career goals.

Sangyeon also plans to hold meetings with various agencies that can provide stable support for his solo pursuits after his discharge, carefully choosing the representation that best matches his future direction.

The following is an edited Q&A with Sangyeon.

Sangyeon of K-pop boy band The Boyz returns to his fans following the completion of his mandatory military service Wednesday. Courtesy of Sangyeon

Q: How do you feel about completing your service?

A: First of all, as a Korean man, I am happy to have fulfilled my mandatory military service. Living in a new organization after performing on stage allowed me to gain a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices made by service members dedicating themselves to the country. Through this military life, my gratitude and respect toward them have grown even deeper. I had many worries about military service before enlisting, but once I experienced it, I found there were things you can only experience in the military, making it a time of significant personal growth and learning.

Q: You served in the military band at the Army Cadet Military School. How did you feel during your service?

A: I thought a lot about my time performing as a member of The Boyz. I also strongly felt the value of everyday life I had taken for granted. I realized once again how grateful I am for the opportunity to sing on stage and meet fans. Because we were apart, the activities I had been doing and the fans' support felt even more precious to me.

Q: What was it like when The Boyz went through several changes and difficulties during your service?

A: Being in the military limited what I could do myself, which led to many frustrating moments. Nevertheless, I tried to resolve the problems one by one by continuously communicating with the members. Above all, everyone rallied together to preserve The Boyz and continue as a group. By getting on the same page in that process, we were able to successfully finalize our group contract to continue group activities.

Q: How will The Boyz's future projects proceed?

A: Nine members partnered with a newly formed label and signed a contract for group activities. Currently, each member is pursuing contracts with companies suited to their individual careers, such as acting agencies, hip-hop labels and artist management companies.

I also plan to hold meetings with various agencies that can support my solo career after my discharge. I intend to find the right agency that best fits the direction I want to pursue. Please look forward to The Boyz's fresh start and my upcoming career steps.

Q: What is the first thing you want to do after your discharge?

A: Above all, I want to meet the fans who have waited a long time as quickly as possible. While serving, I thought a lot about what kind of artist I want to become. I want to show fans a new side of me. I plan to continue working on new music and arrange more performances and opportunities to meet fans directly. Thankfully, I am receiving a lot of great offers from various places, so I think I will stay busy even after my discharge.

Q: Can we expect new pursuits outside of music?

A: I intend to actively explore new fields. Rather than repeating what I've done before, my goal is to broaden the range of my work through diverse experiences. Just as you have waited a long time, I am preparing to repay your support with good music, performances and various projects. I will continue to work together with the members so The Boyz can move forward successfully.

Q: Do you have a message for the fans who waited for you?

A: First and foremost, I want to thank The B (The Boyz's fandom), who continued to wait for and support me during my service. Reading your letters and support gave me immense strength. Because we were apart, I could feel even more deeply how much strength your support gives me. Before enlisting, I completed a packed schedule and produced lots of content because I hoped fans would not forget me. After such a long break, I now plan to see The B much more often. I will give it my all. Thank you so much for waiting. Let's meet often in the future, The B!

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.

The Boyz成员相延在忠清北道高山郡完成18个月的强制兵役后，于周三回归粉丝身边。他以陆军士官的身份从陆军军校军乐队退役。在一次独家采访中，他表示军旅生活加深了他对军人的敬意，也让他更加珍惜与粉丝见面和演出的机会。

尚延于去年3月17日入伍，并在服役期间在军乐队服役。

他在忠清北道高山市陆军军官学校完成了陆军中士的服役。

除 New 外，The Boyz 的九名成员通知 One Hundred Label，他们将终止独家合约。

今年 4 月，首尔中央地方法院颁布禁令，暂停履行合同，理由是该公司未能履行管理职责，且存在不可弥补的违反信托义务的行为。

这九名成员与新成立的唱片公司 78 Records 签约，开展团体活动。

发布于2026年9月16日下午2:41（韩国标准时间）

The Boyz成员誓言在重大合约纠纷后，即使在新公司旗下，也要保持组合的团结。

韩国男团The Boyz成员相延在服兵役期间身着从列兵到中士的不同军衔制服拍照。这位歌手于周三结束了为期18个月的兵役。图片由相延提供

韩国流行音乐组合The Boyz成员相延在完成18个月的强制兵役后回归粉丝身边。

尚延于周三从忠清北道高山市陆军军校军乐队退役，完成了作为陆军中士的义务兵役。他于去年3月17日入伍，并在军乐队服役。

在接受《韩国日报》独家专访时，相延表示，他对军人所作出的牺牲有了更深的理解，并对有机会在舞台上唱歌和与粉丝见面表示感谢。

谈到服役期间The Boyz面临的诸多变化和困难，相延表示自己参与度有限，这导致他经历了很多沮丧的时刻。但他强调，自己一直与队友保持沟通，共同解决问题，维护组合的团结。

此前，除New外，The Boyz的九名成员已通知One Hundred Label，他们将终止专属合约。今年4月，首尔中央地方法院以One Hundred Label未能履行经纪公司职责以及对成员的信任构成不可挽回的违约为由，颁布禁令暂停了这些合约的履行。

九名成员与新成立的唱片公司78 Records签约，开展团体活动。目前，成员们正在积极寻求与符合各自职业发展目标的经纪公司签约。

尚延还计划与各家经纪公司会面，以便在他退伍后为他的个人发展提供稳定的支持，并仔细选择最符合他未来发展方向的经纪公司。

以下是经过编辑的与Sangyeon的问答。

韩国男子组合The Boyz成员相延（Sangyeon）于周三结束兵役，回归粉丝身边。图片由相延提供。

问：完成服役后，您有何感想？

答：首先，作为一名韩国男性，我很高兴完成了我的义务兵役。在结束舞台表演生涯后，加入新的部队让我对军人为国奉献所做出的牺牲有了更深刻的体会。这段军旅生涯让我对他们的感激和敬意与日俱增。入伍前，我对兵役有很多顾虑，但真正体验之后，我发现有些事情只有在军队里才能体会到，这段经历也让我获得了宝贵的个人成长和学习机会。

问：你曾在陆军军校军乐队服役。服役期间你的感受如何？

A：我回顾了作为The Boyz成员的演出时光，也深刻体会到自己曾经习以为常的日常生活是多么珍贵。我再次意识到，能够站在舞台上唱歌、与粉丝见面，是多么值得感恩。因为我们分隔两地，我所做的一切以及粉丝们的支持，对我来说都显得更加弥足珍贵。

问：在你们效力期间，The Boyz 经历了多次变动和困难，当时你们的感受如何？

答：服役期间，我能做的事情有限，这导致了很多令人沮丧的时刻。尽管如此，我还是努力与成员们保持沟通，逐一解决问题。最重要的是，大家齐心协力，为了保住The Boyz这个组合，继续以组合的形式活动下去。正是因为在这个过程中大家达成了共识，我们才得以顺利完成组合合约，继续进行组合活动。

问：The Boyz未来的项目将如何进行？

答：九名成员与一家新成立的唱片公司合作，并签署了团体活动合约。目前，每位成员都在积极寻求与适合自身发展方向的公司签约，例如演艺经纪公司、嘻哈唱片公司和艺人经纪公司。

我还计划与一些经纪公司会面，探讨退伍后如何支持我的个人发展。我希望找到最适合我发展方向的经纪公司。敬请期待The Boyz的全新开始以及我未来的职业规划。

问：出院后你最想做的第一件事是什么？

答：最重要的是，我希望能尽快见到等待已久的粉丝们。服役期间，我一直在思考自己想成为什么样的艺人。我想向粉丝们展现一个全新的我。我计划继续创作新音乐，安排更多演出和与粉丝直接见面的机会。幸运的是，我收到了来自各方面的许多邀约，所以即使退伍后，我想我也会一直很忙碌。

问：除了音乐之外，我们能否期待您在其他领域有所发展？

答：我打算积极探索新的领域。与其重复过去的经历，我的目标是通过多元化的体验来拓宽我的工作范围。正如大家久等了，我正在准备用优秀的音乐、精彩的演出和各种企划来回报大家的支持。我也会继续与成员们一起努力，让The Boyz能够继续成功前行。

问：你有什么话想对一直等待你的粉丝说吗？

A：首先，我要感谢The B（The Boyz的粉丝团），在我服役期间，你们一直都在等待和支持我。阅读你们的来信和鼓励给了我莫大的力量。因为我们分隔两地，我更加深刻地感受到你们的支持给予我的力量。入伍前，我完成了满满的行程，制作了很多内容，希望粉丝们不会忘记我。经过这么长时间的休息，我现在计划要更频繁地与The B见面。我会全力以赴。非常感谢你们的等待。以后我们多多见面吧，The B！

本文来自《韩国日报》（《韩国时报》的姊妹报），由人工智能生成系统翻译，并由《韩国时报》编辑。