Tuesday, January 31, 2017

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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