Super Junior's Choi Siwon and Changmin of TVXQ quietly entered the military on November 19. As they begin their mandatory service, speculation continues over which Hallyu stars will be the next to enlist.
An article published by the domestic outlet EDaily on November 20, explores the issue of which top actors would be the next to join the military.
Yoo Ah In, who made a strong impact in 2015 with the hit films "Veteran" and "The Throne," is expected to enlist after the run of his 50-episode drama, "Six Flying Dragons."
EDaily explained that the current rush in stars who were born within the years of 1986 will be followed by those born in 1987, as they attempt to beat the conscription cut-off point, which mandates that healthy men enlist prior to age 30.
According to the article, the list of actors who were born in 1987 and who are likely to be the next celebrities to enlist includes Lee Min Ho, Lee Seung Gi, Joo Won, Ji Chang Wook, Jang Geun Suk, Seo In Guk, and Jung Il Woo.
JYJ's Junsu, whose acting roles are predominantly within the realm of musical theater, was also included on the compilation. Junsu follows JYJ members Jaejoong and Yoochun, who are currently enlisted.
All of the actors named by EDaily have increased their promotional activities and worked on numerous projects throughout the past few months, with the same level of diligence that has been exhibited by Yoo Ah In.
Lee Min Ho is expected to enter the military after the completion of filming and promotions of the Korean-Chinese blockbuster, "Bounty Hunters." While he was previously renown for his roles in teen dramas like "Boys Over Flowers" and "The Heirs."
Joo Won successfully completed the SBS drama, "Yong Pal," and received accolades for his thriller, "Fatal Intuition."
Ji Chang Wook experienced a surge in his career following, "Healer." He iS translating his popularity as a rising drama star to film with roles in "Fabricated City" and "Two Constables."
EDaily also noted the return of Jang Geun Suk, following his alleged tax scandal. The actor and solo vocalist recently performed his first Korean concert since 2012, but he has yet to announce his next acting role.
As this group of popular actors begins to enter the military in 2016, K-Drama fans may be vocal about the casting choices of leading men, which will likely be outside of the '87 line.
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Adrienne Stanley is a contributing editor at KDramaStars. She is also a contributing music writer at KpopStarz, MTV Iggy and other publications. When she is not listening to "Rhythm Ta," she can be found on Twitter. (@retrogirladdy).
