While others enlist late since they want to establish their careers before they take a temporary leave, many Korean actors chose to complete their mandatory military service even before they made their debut and breakthrough!
We have listed some of these Korean actors who have completed their enlistment before they reached stardom.
Lee Kwang Soo
Lee Kwang Soo decided to fulfill his service right after finishing high school. He showed no hesitation in enlisting as soon as possible. After being discharged, the actor began his career in the entertainment industry as a model, and he eventually shifted into acting. He has made a name for himself in the industry by being the regular cast on "The Running Man," Netlix's "Busted," and other Korean drama series.
Park Seo Joon
As young as 19 years old, actor Park Seo Joon fulfilled his military obligations. He completed the service before he even debuted in the acting scene. Now, he is a well-known actor with notable projects like "Itaewon Class," "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim," and "Kill Me, Heal Me."
Yoo Seung Ho
Yoo Seung Ho started working in the entertainment industry when he was still young, so he was already known as a child star. When he turned 19, the child actor surprised everyone when he decided to enlist in the military. Since completing the mandatory service, Yoo Seung Ho continued his career and has been seen as the lead in various hit K-dramas, such as "War of Son," "I'm Not A Robot," and "Memorist.". He became more famous since then.
Ahn Jae Hyun
Ahn Jae Hyun at first debuted as a model in 2009. Then, three years into his modeling career, he enlisted in the military. After completing his service, he wanted to transition into acting. Eventually, the actor gained popularity when he starred on "My Love from the Star." Since then, his fame only grew in the time since Ahn Jae Hyun is very active in the acting industry.
Jung Hae In
The dream of Jung Hae In to become an actor started while he was in the military. Driven by his determination, he decided pursue his dream as soon as he was discharged from the army. Having memorable roles and appearances in Korean drama, Jung Hae In's career inclined. His lead role in "Something in the Rain" is one example of his many projects that made him a big hit.
Yoo Yeon Seok
Yoo Yeon Seok's first-ever project was the film "Oldboy," one of the timeless and most recognized Korean movies in and out of the country. After this debut film, Yoo Yeon Seok decided to enter and serve the military. After having a long hiatus from his acting career, he eventually made a comeback. Since returning to his acting career, he was offered a lot of projects, and he became part of may hit Korean dramas, such his notable character in "Reply 1994."
