Article: Ten Korean Actors Who Have Completed Their MIlitary Service

Korean dramas are on a continuous rise and are getting recognition from all around the world. Interesting stories with a touch of their native culture can be considered as a key to their success. Actors who work in these shows are also rising to fame. But no matter what your profession is or how famous you are, if you are an abled man between the age of 18 to 28 you will have to enlist either in the military for 21 months, the Navy for 23 months, or in the Airforce for 24 months, according to the law in South Korea. Some of the actors have already done their military enlistment and some are yet to do it. So, here is the list of some of your favorite Korean drama actors who have already enlisted for their military services:

1. Hyun Bin

This Crash landing on You actor completed his military enlistment in the years 2011 to 2012. During his military stay, he was assigned marine duties. For his accomplishment of heavy military duties, this amazing actor was also recognized as an “exemplary soldier”

 

2. Song Joong-Ki

He rose to fame after his amazing performance in ‘Descendants of The Sun and is still praised for his performance in ‘Vincenzo’. This actor fulfilled his military enlistment from 2013 to 2015. Before that, the actor feared that he will be viewed differently by his comrades. He did his services at the age of 27, the actor conducted a fan meeting to make this announcement.

 

3. Lee Min Ho

Known for his performance in ‘The King: Eternal Monarch and ‘The Heirs’. Lee Min Ho completed his military service national duty from 2018 to 2019. He even received level six at a pre-enlistment physical examination due to some previous injuries. He served public service duty during that time.

 

4. Lee Jong Suk

This 31-year-old actor is known for his prominent roles in K-Dramas such as ‘Doctor Stranger’, ‘I Can Hear Your Voice’, and many more. He completed his military duties from 2019 to 2021 which was confirmed by his agency in march 2019. He completed his duty at the age of 29 years.

 

5. Woo Do-Hwan

Woo Do-Hwan is an amazing actor who is famous for his roles in ‘The King: Eternal Monarch’ and ‘Mad Dog’ He started his military services in 2020 and is still fulfilling it. This announcement was made by the actor’s Instagram account.

 

6. Kim Hyun Joong

This ‘Boys Over Flowers’ actor completed his national duty from 2015 to 2017. During his duty period, he was also assigned as a border patrol in the Korean Demilitarized zone. He was missed hugely by his fans during his military period.

 

7. Park Seo-Joon

He has worked in some very famous shows such as ‘Itaewon Class’ and ‘What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?’ He completed his military duty at a very young age of 19 in the years 2008 to 2010, that too before beginning his acting career.

 

8. Lee Kwang-Soo

Known for his appearance in the show ‘Running Man’, Lee Kwang-Soo also completed his military duty before entering the acting industry. This actor gave his services in the year 2007 right after getting his graduate degree. The actor debuted with the drama ‘Here He Comes’.

 

9. Gong Ji-Cheol

Gong Ji-Cheol also known as Gong Yoo, is famous because of his amazing performance in movies and dramas such as 'Goblin', ‘Train to Busan’, ‘Coffee Prince’ and many more. He completed his military duty in the years 2008 and 2009. He did an active front-line duty at the South Korean Border.

 

10. Kim Soo-Hyun

This actor is very famous among the audience for his role in ‘It’s Okay to be not Okay’. He completed his military enlistment in the years 2017 to 2019. The actor said that his time in the military helped him in gaining some emotional maturity.