On February 28, Red Brick House announced that actor Choi Jin Hyuk would begin his mandatory period of service in the Korean military on March 31. The confirmation of this date makes the actor one of the first prominent celebrities to enter the military in 2015.

A representative for his agency told the Korean online publication Donga.com, “He had a lot of time to think about his military service. He wanted to enlist quietly.”

Choi increased his activities in the months leading up to his enlistment. He recently embarked on an Asian fan meeting tour, which included a Lunar New Year appearance in Taiwan.The tour was catapulted by his success in the 2014 dramas “Emergency Couple” and “Fated to Love You.”

He slowly progressed to his current status as a major Hallyu star. His breakout role was in the 2013 supernatural period drama “Gu Family Book,” which starred Lee Seung Gi and Miss A’s Suzy. He followed “Gu Family Book” with the role of Kim Won, Lee Min Ho’s big brother, in the teen chaebol series “The Heirs.”
The also delivered a notable film performance as Seon Soo in the 2014 baduk action film "The Divine Move."

His most recent project for Korean audiences was the crime procedural, “Pride and Prejudice.” Over the past two years, he has evolved into a strong leading man with an ability to successfully carry Korean dramas.

He will also star in the upcoming Japanese vampire film, “Vampire in Love.” “Vampire in Love” will premier in Japanese theaters on April 17.

In August 2014, he was notified of his ability to enlist in the promotional unit of Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. However, he has declined to accept this special enlistment term and will be serving in active duty.