On November 17, 2025, Jellyfish Entertainment released an official statement announcing the mandatory military enlistment date for VERIVERY member Hoyoung.
The announcement marks the next phase in the idol’s career and confirms his official plans following a recent period of temporary hiatus from group activities.
Official Announcement from Jellyfish Entertainment
Jellyfish Entertainment released a comprehensive statement detailing the arrangements for Hoyoung’s service.
Although the specific date is not included in the provided text, the agency’s announcement confirms the necessity of his upcoming service and sets the timeline for his temporary departure from the entertainment industry.
- Mandatory Service: Hoyoung, as a Korean male citizen, is preparing to fulfill his mandatory military duty.
- Prior Hiatus: The announcement comes as Hoyoung had already been on a temporary hiatus from the group’s schedule, suggesting a planned move toward his service.
- Agency’s Message: The statement serves to officially inform VERIVERY’s fans (Verrer) and the public, requesting support for Hoyoung as he begins his service. The announcement concluded with well wishes for Hoyoung to have a “healthy and safe service.”
Context of VERIVERY’s Recent Activities
Hoyoung’s enlistment marks a significant moment for the group, particularly in light of their recent activities and corporate stability:
VERIVERY’s Hoyoung (Credit: Instagram)
- Group Stability: Just four weeks prior to the enlistment announcement, VERIVERY confirmed their long-term commitment to the group by successfully renewing their contract with Jellyfish Entertainment. This solidifies the group’s future as a unit, ensuring that the remaining members can continue their activities and that Hoyoung will rejoin the group after his service.
- Recent Comebacks: VERIVERY has been consistently active, with recent comebacks and announcements, including plans for a comeback following the BOYS II PLANET finale and recent teasers for their “Lost And Found” comeback. Hoyoung’s service will likely affect the group’s promotional lineup for the next year and a half.
- Fan Support: Given the recent renewal and ongoing success, the fans’ focus will now shift to supporting Hoyoung’s health and safety during his service, as is customary in the K-pop community when male idols enlist.
This step is a necessary one for Hoyoung, and the industry will track his service and look forward to his safe return to VERIVERY.
K-pop powerhouse and former EXO member BAEKHYUN has officially announced the ticketing details for his highly anticipated solo concert, ‘BAEKHYUN LIVE [Reverie] in Las Vegas.’
This one-off U.S. show, scheduled for January 2026, serves as a capstone to his inaugural and wildly successful solo world tour, reaffirming his status as a quadruple million-seller and a global performance artist with overwhelming ticket power.
The announcement was made by his agency, INB100, on the morning of November 19th KST, generating immense excitement among his international fanbase.
Las Vegas: A Strategic Finale to the ‘Reverie’ Tour
The concert is set to take place at one of Las Vegas’s most iconic and acoustically advanced venues, promising a premium experience that focuses on the highlights of his extensive global run.
- Concert Date: January 17, 2026 (local time)
- Venue: Dolby Live at Park MGM, Las Vegas, USA.
Venue Excellence: The Dolby Live is renowned for hosting global stars and is equipped with cutting-edge Dolby Atmos sound technology.
This high-fidelity sound system is deemed an ideal setting to perfectly showcase Baekhyun’s renowned ability to deliver both powerful live performances and delicate, nuanced vocals.
The concert will feature the essence of the Reverie tour, packaging the best stages into a special event for his North American audience.
Ticketing Phase Date and Time (KST) Date and Time (PST)
- Fan-Club Presale November 22nd at 5 AM November 21st at 12 PM
- General Sale November 25th at 5 AM November 24th at 12 PM
BAEKHYUN (Credit: Pinterest)
Record-Shattering Tour and Domestic Demand
The Las Vegas date is a direct result of the immense success of his first solo global venture:
- Inaugural World Tour: Baekhyun kicked off his 2025 BAEKHYUN WORLD TOUR ‘Reverie’ in June at the KSPO Dome in Seoul. Over the span of five months, he successfully completed 36 shows across 28 cities worldwide, touring across North America (Newark, Rosemont, Sugar Land, Seattle, Oakland, Los Angeles), Latin America (São Paulo, Santiago, Mexico City), Europe (Berlin, Paris, London), Australia (Melbourne, Sydney), and multiple cities across Asia. This extensive itinerary reaffirmed his status as an artist who can command massive audiences across all continents.
- Unrivaled Ticket Power: His ability to sell out venues globally proves his immense and consistent ticket power. This domestic demand is further highlighted by his upcoming encore concert, ‘Reverie dot’, scheduled for January 2nd to 4th at the KSPO Dome in Seoul, which has generated intense attention by selling out all three shows immediately.
Billboard Debut and Quadruple Million-Seller Status
The Reverie era is built on a foundation of monumental commercial success in the music market:
- Fourth Consecutive Million-Seller: Baekhyun’s fifth mini-album, Essence of Reverie, released in May, achieved a massive commercial landmark by selling over one million copies within just three days of its release. This solidified his unique and rare status as a quadruple consecutive million-seller in the industry.
- Solo U.S. Chart Achievement: The mini-album was also responsible for securing his first-ever appearance on the prestigious Billboard 200 chart as a solo artist, a critical milestone that showcases his growing traction and unique presence in the highly competitive global music market.
The Las Vegas concert will be a stunning showcase of the talent and commercial strength that has defined Baekhyun’s solo career, offering U.S. fans a high-energy condensation of his year-long global journey.
