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The last few days have been heartbreaking for Shawols as SHINee's youngest member Taemin enlisted in the military today, May 31.

Photos and videos of his arrival at the training center have spread all over social media, and his SHINee members also posted their photos with him prior to enlistment.

On Sunday, May 30, Onew, Key, Minho, and Taemin, who is already sporting a shaved head, got together for lunch and took a group photo.

“Have a safe trip!” Key wrote in the caption.

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Meanwhile, Minho posted his photo with Taemin today while they are in the car together.

He wrote, ”Taemin, take care of yourself. I'm always on your side. I love you and support you.”

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Fans have also been sending messages to Taemin on Twitter using the hashtag #DearMyTAEMIN, reassuring the singer that they will wait for him and will never leave his side.

thank you for everything you did so far!! come back safely and keep healthy my love. we'll patiently wait for your return and when you do, we'll welcome you back with lots of love 🤍 #내존재의이유는_오직태민이라서#DearMyTAEMIN pic.twitter.com/3B4SaCzIkJ

-- taemin pics (@taeminchive) May 30, 2021

taemin, you know, i'm not worried at all about your enlistment because i know you will do amazingly well. so please go safely with peaceful mind, take this chance to get proper rest and gain a lot of friends and experiences. we will wait 🤍#DearMyTaemin pic.twitter.com/kGB9OM2GnW

-- ❄️ (@winterjonghyun) May 30, 2021

#DearMyTAEMIN

Thank you for all the hard work and energy you have given us all these years. Thank you for loving SHINee and loving us 💛

You're our pride, our energy pill. Be safe and healthy. We will still be here when you come back 💛 #내존재의이유는_오직태민이라서 pic.twitter.com/87jJpUynpU

-- 샤이니 월드 SHINee World (@Forever_SHINee) May 30, 2021

thank you for bringing love and light into many of our lives. we love you so much and will always be by your side no matter how long it takes ♥️
#내존재의이유는_오직태민이라서#DearMyTAEMIN pic.twitter.com/xrJqZYwycH

-- taemin ✧ (@mjtaemin) May 30, 2021

Now it's official, serve well Taemin!
Gain a lot of new experiences, friends and make lots of good memories. Stay healthy and eat well. Until we'll meet in November 2022 again ♡#DearMyTaemin pic.twitter.com/iK2oCnq0w1

-- SHININ' 💎🌙 (@SPoet04) May 31, 2021

It's official taeminnie is enlisted in the military. You'll do a great job our taeminnie and we'll be here waiting for you, LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK🤍💎@SHINee #TAEMIN #DearMyTAEMIN pic.twitter.com/DYf28GV9YL

-- melómana⁵ (@brivanilla) May 31, 2021

My dearest Taemini,

Everything will be okay because it's you and you will thrive wherever you will go. You will be loved and cherished🤍 Pls be healthy and safe. I will wait just like I waited for your hyungs. That's a promise 🤍#내존재의이유는_오직태민이라서#DearMyTAEMIN pic.twitter.com/ktEHYIoyQy

-- ♟ A D V I C E ♟Lᵀᴹ (@RealUnkle1932) May 30, 2021

shinee world's heart ❤️ #DearMyTAEMIN pic.twitter.com/wLdR73qw8D

-- mace, military wife !! (@taeminsfavorite) May 30, 2021

I already miss you.
I will always be here by your side, I'll be waiting for you.
Serve well. Eat well. Sleep well. Take care of yourself. And come back safely and healthy.
Thank you for everything!
I love you ❤️#내존재의이유는_오직태민이라서#DearMyTAEMIN pic.twitter.com/fC4oKqWb57

-- . 𝔻𝕚𝕒𝕞𝕠𝕟𝕕 𝕋𝕒𝕖𝕞 💎 𝒜𝒹𝓋𝒾𝒸𝑒♟ (@DiamondTaem) May 30, 2021

Taemin made the announcement of his 18-month long hiatus through an emotional live broadcast on SHINee's Vlive channel last April 19. He also released his third mini album Advice on May 18.

The K-pop idol debuted as the maknae (youngest member) and main dancer of contemporary K-pop group SHINee on May 25, 2008. He released his first solo track “Danger” in 2014, becoming SM Entertainment's first soloist from an active idol group.

The group recently celebrated its 13th anniversary and will release a new Japanese album SUPERSTAR on July 28.

Know more about Taemin and his SHINee hyungs in this gallery: