'D.P.' · 'Kang Chairman' · 'Poks-sok-sok Assu-da' Lee Jun-young to enlist in active-duty Army on July 21… 'I’ll return safely, the way I am'

'Lee Jun-young', answering the nation’s call… enlists for 'active-duty Army' on July 21 and erases the overwhelming 'military hiatus'

Lee Jun-young’s new chapter, proven not just by his suit-fitted look but now by his military uniform. Beyond dazzling spotlights, his steady, resolute gaze as he stands before the nation’s call overwhelms attention.

Actor 'Lee Jun-young' (29) is putting the dazzling spotlights on hold and will enlist on July 21 as 'active-duty Army' to carry out his duty to defend the country. After captivating the public with nonstop transformations in acting, he is now ready to answer the nation’s call and grow into a true man.

On the 15th, his agency Billioners said it was announcing 'Lee Jun-young'’s enlistment and that, to prevent congestion at the site and prevent safety incidents, he plans to quietly enter the Army training center without a separate official event. After completing basic military training faithfully, he is expected to receive his assignment to a unit and continue his service without making a fuss.

Immediately after the enlistment announcement, 'Lee Jun-young' left fans a heartfelt 'handwritten letter' through his social media account. He said, "Once I got the date, I started thinking a lot after so long," conveying personal anguish, while also reaffirming his resolve: "I’ll come back healthy, and I’ll do it the way I am." The message helped draw intense support from the public.

Debuting in 2014 with the group U-KISS, 'Lee Jun-young' once dominated the stage, taking the spotlight. Starting with the 2017 drama 'The Avengers of Ubam-dong', he began his unrestrained run as an actor. Since then, he has risen to become a bona fide top-tier star by showcasing an overwhelming range of performances that breaks through genre limits, including Netflix 'D.P.', 'Imitation', 'I’ll Be Your Night', 'Poks-sok-sok Assu-da', and 'Weak Hero Class 2'. Last year, he also released the solo mini album 'Last Dance', once again proving his unique standing as an all-rounder artist.

The most notable part is the so-called tightly packed lineup of next projects that completely wipes out his absence—there’s no 'military hiatus'. Leading with the JTBC Sat-Sun drama 'New Employee, Kang Chairman', which is currently capturing viewers’ attention, after his enlistment he will reveal 'Pohands', an upcoming tvN drama that will come into view, a Netflix series 'Such Damn Love' that promises a bold impact, and even the film 'Handwritten' that will take over the screen. The variety of works 'Lee Jun-young' has already prepared will fill the distance between him and the public without any gaps while he is at the training center.