"We Need to Set the Record Straight"... Psy, Who Served in the Military Twice, Shares His Sincere Message with Soldiers

Hundreds of Free Tickets Donated to Soldiers from 10 Military Bases
Deep Interest in Military Personnel from the "Man Who Served Twice"

It was belatedly revealed that singer Psy had invited a large number of military personnel to his popular concert, "Hmphokshow."

According to the music industry on July 30, Psy donated free tickets for his concert in Yeosu, South Jeolla Province on July 15 and his concert in Boryeong, South Chungcheong Province the previous day to soldiers from 10 nearby military bases.

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Starting with the main stadium at Jamsil Sports Complex in Seoul last month, Psy has been holding "Hmphokshow" concerts in Wonju, Yeosu, Suwon, Boryeong, Iksan, Incheon, Daegu, and Busan. "Hmphokshow" is so popular that most seats sell out as soon as ticket sales begin. Ticket prices range from a minimum of 154,000 won to a maximum of 165,000 won.

According to a music industry insider, "Psy has always shown great interest in military personnel who work hard for the country," adding, "It seems he supported the soldiers as part of this commitment."

On the afternoon of the 2nd, singer Psy's Hmphokshow concert was held at the Jamsil Sports Complex Main Stadium in Songpa-gu, Seoul.
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Psy is well-known for having served in the military twice. In 2003, he completed his mandatory service as an alternative service agent at a defense industry company. However, due to controversies over his lack of sincerity, including performing 56 times during his service, he was re-enlisted in December 2007 and served an additional 25 months. In 2010, Psy appeared on the SBS variety show "Night After Night" and spoke candidly about what it was like to serve in the military twice.

Psy said, "At one point, it was a place that gave me difficult days, and at another, it gave me joyful memories. In the end, I am grateful for it, and even after being discharged, I have continued to perform for the troops. I want to make this clear: I served once as an alternative service agent and once as an active-duty soldier. I went to boot camp twice."

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