april 3, 2025 marks the day of wonwoo's mandatory military enlistment. it was something for male idols to go through as soon as they're nearing their 30s, and wonwoo was next after fellow jeonghan also started his military service. due to wonwoo's poor eyesight, he's transferred to the alternative public mandatory due to health reasons. he works to 9 AM to 5 PM, meaning he could still go home to his shared apartment with mingyu, his roommate.

carats expressed their care and love for wonwoo through weverse, sending him messages to take care of himself, even while in service. the entire process was heard to swallow, especially to mingyu. wonwoo's been his roommate, friend, muse, helping hand. he can never accept it quickly, especially the fact that he had a flight before wonwoo's enlistment to their world tour in mexico. everything felt heavy, like he was carrying an invisible burden in his shoulders. upon arrival in the airport, he looked visibly down, leaning against a pillar with his eyes a bit glassy, obvious that he cried the day before.