On October 10, fans of MAMAMOO were taken aback when Solar’s official fan app, Fromm, sent out a message indicating that her subscription service would be “temporarily suspended due to her upcoming enlistment.”
The notice also mentioned the suspension would begin on October 31, 2025, at midnight KST.
What makes this situation especially surprising is that the announcement came through a fan communication platform—not via the artist’s agency or her personal social media. That led many fans and media outlets to question whether it was a genuine enlistment or simply a system error.
As of now, RBW Entertainment (Solar’s agency) has not released any official statement confirming or denying the enlistment notice.
In South Korea, military service is mandatory for able-bodied men between certain ages. Women are not required by law to enlist. Women may volunteer, but it is rare, especially for celebrities of Solar’s stature.
Because of that, the idea of Solar enlisting has sparked speculation that this could be a historic move for a female idol. Some fans expressed excitement, noting that if true, she would break new ground in K-pop’s military service narrative.
What Exactly Did the Fromm Notice Say?
The message to subscribers included phrases like:
“We sincerely thank all our members who subscribed to ‘fromm SOLAR’. Due to the artist’s enlistment in the military, we inform you that the ‘fromm SOLAR’ service will be temporarily suspended as of 2025.10.31 00:00 AM (KST).”
It also stated that subscription sales would end earlier in October and that existing services through the subscription would no longer be available.
In response, many fans speculated that the notice might be a misfire—a template intended for male idols that was accidentally applied to Solar. Some joked that this was precisely the kind of quirky, bold move fans expect from Solar, nicknamed “Kim Solar” or “Floating Free” icon.
Fan Reactions: Shock, Humor, Skepticism
Once the notice spread across social media, fans responded in various ways. Many expressed disbelief, others joked, and a few cautiously accepted the possibility.
Some tweets shared by fans:
- “Who said only male idols enlist in Korea? Noooo, we’re losing Solar to the Korean military again.”
- “Probably just a Fromm error. They use the same template for male idols.”
Others pointed out that using templates in automations is not unusual in fan-service systems.
Still, some fans speculated Solar might indeed want to do something bold.
What We Know About Solar
To put this in context: Solar (real name Kim Yong-sun) is known as the leader and main vocalist of MAMAMOO. She debuted with the group in 2014 and is known for her strong vocal ability, stage presence, and artistic versatility.
She also forms part of the duo MAMAMOO+ with moonbyul, which explores more personal, mature themes in their music.
Given her long career and popularity, an enlistment move would carry deep significance—not just personally, but for her fans (MOOMOOs) and the broader K-pop community.
Final Thoughts
At this point, the entire situation is a mix of excitement, uncertainty, and speculation. The unusual announcement route—via a fan app—adds to the intrigue. Whether Solar truly enlists or this turns out to be an error, the attention and discussion it’s sparking are real.
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