Korean Actors Who Will Enlist In Mandatory Military Service This 2017

Who are the actors to enlist in mandatory military service of Korea this 2017? Circulating rumors have made the fans wild and crazy due to the possibility that their favorite Korean actor would be gone for a while due to the nation’s mandatory military service. For a fan, it’s heart-breaking fact to accept that they wouldn’t be able to see their idols on screens.

This military service is mandatory in Korea. Regardless of a person’s status in life, whether he’s a typical person or a celebrity, he’ll undergo in this legislation. Though there are some exemptions, such as relating to health issues and other rare cases, there’s no way to escape this national law. When Korean male citizens have reached the right age for the service, it’s time for them to serve the Korean army. Entire Korean men who turned 20 years old will join Korea’s army.

When Korean Men enlisted…

If you’re a Korean man and you are already in the right age for enlistment, you will be subjected to the following:

Receiving basic military training that will last for 4 weeks
Serving for 21 months in a particular army base that is typically settled in secluded places
 Months of military service will be depended on the military branch that the Korean men will be assigned.

Enlistment of Korean Stars

Most of Korean stars or celebrities usually enlist before they reach 30 years old.  So, there’s great possibility for Korean stars who will be 29 or 30 years old this 2017 to go and serve the army. Several male famous Korean personifies have already confirmed their military enlists dates. 

Check the detailed below.

Big Bang T.O.P

Choi Seung-Hyun, popularly T.O.P, is a Koran actor, songwriter, and rapper.  He’s a member of a prominent boy group in Korea, the Big Bang. 

TOP was born on 4th of November, 1987. His enlist date is same with Kim Jun-su, which is on 9th of February this year.  He’s the 1st member of Big Bang to enlist.

Ji Chang-Wook      

Ji Chang-Wook is a known actor from South Korea who rose to fame with his appearance in “Smile Again”, where he played the major role. He’s also starred on “Empress Ki”, “The K2”, and “Healer”.


He’s born on 5th of July, 1987 and his enlistment will be very soon. According to him, being part of the army in his 30’s will offer a different life for him. He’s excited yet worried regarding it.

Updated: Enlisted in August 2017 and will be back in May 2019.

Jang Geun Suk

This “You’re Beautiful” leading cast is both a Korean singer and actor. He’s one of the good looking and extremely admired actors in South Korea. He starred in “Love Rain”, ” Mary Stayed Out All Night”, “Pretty Man” and others.


He’s born on 4th of August, 1987 and his military enlistment date is also not yet confirmed. Are you curious about his thought of entering into the army? According to him, he’s not nervous about it because it’s a natural thing for entire Korean male citizens.

JYJ's Junsu

Kim Jun-Su is an admired Korean stage actor, dancer, and songwriter, who’s popularly known by his stage name “Xia”. He’s JYJ member, a KPOP group. 

He’s born on January 1, 1987, and his enlistment date is on February 9, 2017.

Seo In Guk

Seo In Guk is an actor and singer from South Korea. His popularity and acting career boost when he became part of “Reply 1997”. 

He’s born on 23rd of October, 1987. Seo In Guk’s enlist date is still not confirmed.

G-Dragon

Do you perhaps idolize G-Dragon? Well, you might feel uncomfortable knowing his military enlistment. Kwon Ji-Yong, with his notable stage name G-Dragon, is a multitalented Big Bang member. He’s a songwriter, fashion icon, rapper, and record producer. G-Dragon was born on 18th of August, 1988 and his enlistment will be this late 2017.

Kim Soo Hyun

Kim Soo Hyun is a South Korean singer and actor who is popular for his role in “Dream High”, a Korean drama. Other known Korean drama that he’s known with includes “My Love from the Star” and “The Producers”.  He’s born on 16th of February, 1988.  The date of his enlistment is still not confirmed.

Lee Min-Ho 

 Lee Min- Ho is a widely renowned actor in South Korea. He’s born on 22nd of June, 1987.  He’s now in the right age and could possibly enter the army this year.  But there’s still no notification about it. Learn more about it HERE.

 Everyone’s heart skips a bit when it’s now time for your idolized Korean actor to enter in the army. But this is an inevitable event that every fan around the world should be ready of.

Updated: He's  in.

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Mandatory Military Service in Korea- Will your favorite Korean Actors be Affected?

Mandatory Military Service in Korea- Will your favorite Korean Actors be Affected?

Have you heard about the mandatory military service in Korea? Every country has distinctly imposed a law for the welfare of the country and the benefits of its citizen. There are several countries that mandate the compulsory or voluntary military service, which covers their entire men population.

 Some of these countries that enacted military service include Afghanistan, Albania, Argentina, Bahamas, Brazil, North Korea, South Korea, Lebanon, and others.  In South Korea, a compulsory military service is legislated.

The compulsory military service or mandatory military service is one of the laws passed in South Korea covering all its citizens. The present conscription or mandatory military service, which is legislated in 1965, in South Korea is applied as mandatory to male citizens with 18 to 35 age. But women citizens are also allowed to enlist in Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. The Military Power Administration administered this law.

 The Military Service Periods

The mandatory military training service in South Korea recently has the longest duration of military training period worldwide.  This is divided into two service categories which are:

• Non- active military service
• Active military service duty

 The Military Service’s Length

 The length of Korea’s mandatory military service depends on the type of military duty that is fulfilled by a Korean male citizen. Below are the service duration according to military service branches.

• Public service worker (non-active duty) - service ranging from 24 months up to 36 months
• Civil Service (non-active duty) - service ranging from 24 months up to 36 months
• Marine Corps and Army- military service for 21 months
• Air force -- military service for 24 months
• Navy- military service for 23 months

 What happens after the mandatory training?

 After male Koreans have completed the military training or service, their name will be placed on the reserve list or roster automatically.  They are also required to attend military training for few days yearly within six years.

The Mandatory Service Examination

A Korean citizen is required to undergo physical medical diagnosis or exam to identify if he’s fitted or not for the mandatory training service. After that, they will be graded accordingly. Grades one to three means normal. Other grade levels are listed below:

• Grade Four-- required undergoing alternative service such as being a civil worker
• Grade Five-- Categorized in civil defense in times of peace
• Grade Six—Korean Men are exempted from mandatory military service
• Grade Seven- Re-checkup after 2 years

Since the military service imposed on South Korea is mandatory for all men, except those with exemptions, this means that regardless of the state of life or status, everyone is required to be covered by this legislation. If Korean men already reach the legal age, whether they’re prominent actors or ordinary citizen, they are required to enlist in mandatory military services. 

 Many of you will surely be worried regarding the famous personalities who will soon be enlisted in South Korea’s mandatory military service.  Anyway, Lee Min Ho is a South Korean superstar. 

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Korean Actors Who Will Enlist In Mandatory Military Service This 2017

Shin Won-Ho--Legend of the Blue Sea's Genius Hacker

Are you fond of seeing the cutie genius young hacker of Heo Joon Jae on screen?  Tae Oh, the character being played by Shin Won-Ho, has amazed most of the Legend of the Blue Sea fanatics due to his innocent looks yet killer skills.  But who’s really Shin Won-Ho in real life?

He’s born on October 23, 1991, in South Korea with type ‘A’ blood. With his looks, no one will think that he’ll be turning 26 this year! Aside from that, Shin Won-Ho is a member of CROSS GENE, a Korean boy band. They are composed of 6 members namely:

• Shin (South Korean)
• Sangmin(South Korean)
• Seyoung(South Korean)
• Yongseok(South Korean)
• Takuya (Japanese)
• Casper (Chinese)

Other than Legend of the Blue Sea, some of his drama series include the following:

• Big
• The Secret Message
• Bachelor’s Vegetable Store

Shin Won Ho’s Role in Legend of the Blue Sea-He’s Love Story

He played the role of a genius hacker in Je Joon Jae’s team.  He portrayed the role of Tae- Oh, who’s seems to be an innocent yet skillful kid in the con-artist group.  He’s a silent type of person, who will just be in a corner holding his tabs and other gadgets. Tae-Oh also likes playing a video game and other stuff. With Heo Joon Jae (played by Lee Min-Ho), he enjoys luxury and adventure.


From the first episode of Legend of the Blue Sea, he played as a skillful and strategic support for every operation of the team. But when He Joon Jae met the mermaid, he portrays the role of a man who secretly loves his friend’s lover.  He’s captivated by the mermaid’s charm and even secretly taking pictures of her.

But as the story goes, Tae-Oh, ended up falling for a woman named Cha Si-A, who’s in love with Heo Joon Jae for a long time. It all started when Tae-Oh confessed that he admires Cha Si-A. But that’s only to cover up the scam operation that their group made in the house of Cha Si-A’s brother where she also lives.

Starting from there, Cha Si-A sympathized on the feelings that Tae-Oh has for her. Though it’s really not true and just an act for Tae-Oh. But later on, Cha Si-A, discovered everything, that he’s not in love with her but to Sim Chung, the mermaid.

It happened one night when she’s about to go home when she came across Tae-Oh. She grabs Tae-Oh’s phone thinking that he will again take a stolen photo of her. But she’s surprised when she saw Sim Chung’s picture instead of her. She’s terrified of knowing such. It even hurts because she starts falling for him.

She walked away. But Tae-Oh followed her and she knows it. Cha Si-A furiously faced the man following him. To her surprise, it’s not Tae-Oh but an abusive guy who wants to harass her.
She run so fearful until she stumbled and ended up on the ground. The man slowly gets near to her and it’s a killing feeling for her.

Tae-Oh, come up and beat the man. He accompanied Cha Si-A to a chair to comfort her. She’s crying so hard when Tae-Oh seriously looked at her and… KISSED HER!

The two ended up together. 

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