On June 24, the 12th Division Patriotic Music Concert was held in Inje, Gangwon Province, to commemorate fallen military heroes.
In particular, various artists performed to celebrate the special day, including contestants from the show Phantom Singer and trot singer Seol Hayoon.
As a special guest, NCT’s Doyoung also performed, who is currently an active-duty soldier at the 12th Infantry Division.
반딧불 #도영 pic.twitter.com/4bOSewYEY5
— SHOT A LOVE (@shot_a_love) June 24, 2026
In particular, fans were surprised to see Doyoung’s unexpected friendship with actor Kim Young Dae, who is also stationed at the same division.
김조교 김영대 배우님과 쫑알쫑알 pic.twitter.com/tcziIuQmFY
— ckn (@coolkidnight_) June 24, 2026
It turns out that they are the same age, born in 1996, with Doyoung enlisting in December 2025 and Kim Young Dae in April 2026.
Fans of both celebrities agreed that they would’ve never seen them together like if it weren’t for the military.
군대아니면 못 볼 투샷 😉 pic.twitter.com/CrcBFjThPA
— 캣띄 (ᓀ‸ᓂ) (@960201tt) June 24, 2026
A two-shot that we’d never be able to see unless it’s the military.
260624 호국음악회 #도영
김영대님이 12사단이라는 말은 들었는데, 이렇게 투샷을 보다니🥹 pic.twitter.com/jleXlGid0e
— 재복 (@Together_0415) June 24, 2026
I only heard that Kim Young Dae was in the 12th division, and I can’t believe I saw these two together.
도영이랑 김영대 배우랑 같이있는거 넘 신기하당…
김영대 배우님 ㅈㅉ 착하심…
내가 셀카 찍어달라구했는데 매니저님이 안된다구 막으셨는데도
되는데요?!?!? 하고 셀카 찍어주셨듬……….
— 이월 (@214letsdooo) June 24, 2026
It’s so crazy to see Doyoung and Kim Young Dae together…and Kim Young Dae is so sweet. I asked for a selfie, and even though his manager said no, he said ‘Of course’ and took a selfie for me.
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