If you’re new to being a fan of Korean celebrities and Korean culture in general, did you know that all South Korean male citizens between the ages of 18 to
28 are required to serve in the military for
approximately 18 months. Our precious idols and drama oppas are no exception. Are you looking forward
to see if your fave celeb is finally getting discharged this year?
2020 has blessed us with many idols and actors returning from the military. Most of
them became active as soon as they got discharged. For example, Lee Min Ho, Kim Soo Hyun, SHINee
members Key and Minho’s return to the industry became a buzz.
Don’t worry! It’s 2021 and finally, the long distance relationship with your favorite
celebrities are over. Without further ado we’ll reveal to you who's on the list!
One of the most anticipated returns to the industry this year. Who doesn’t miss
seeing Lee Jong Suk on screen? He returned on January 2, 2021 and for his future drama.? We don’t
have answers for that yet. But he did receive a casting offer for the movie “Decibel” but his
agency said he’s currently reviewing several offers. For now, let’s take a moment and
appreciate his Esquire February 2021 pictorial. Thank you Lee Jong Suk!
The idol-actor is also done with his military duty. He enlisted on June 10, 2019 and he
was officially discharged on January 4, 2020. Just like Lee Jong Suk, Park Hyung Sik is
currently reviewing offers for his next project. We’ll share with you updates so you won’t
miss him that much, Park Hyung Sik shot new profile photos released by his agency.
Everyone in the industry is waiting for him. Music industry, check. Entertainment/Variety
industry, check. Movie industry double check! He’s a vital part of EXO and with his return,
EXO-Ls might finally see their most loved group, promoting actively. Not just as individuals
or sub-units, but as E-X-O. He will also fit variety programs nowadays with all the trending
cooking programs, his cooking skills should be shown to the world, the universe rather.
FYI, he was assigned as the cook for his military service. Drama and movie industry needs D.O
as well as with his great acting skills that have been long proven. Aside from him returning
to EXO, aren’t we all excited for him to start filming the upcoming movie “The Moon”
helmed by the same director of “Along With The Gods” series?
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He was discharged from the military on January 7 and there is already news popping up about
his casting offers. Lee Won Geun might work with Lee Sang Yoon for the
SBS drama “One The Woman”. We can’t wait for this baby face to dominate the drama
land again.
2PM is set to return as a full group this
year with the last members returning from the military. Junho is set to discharge on
March 20 while Chansung will be free on June 11. Fans are already looking forward to their
promotions as 2PM and also Junho returning to the drama scene. He last appeared in the
2019 tvN drama “Confession”. Meanwhile Changsung’s last drama appearance was in
2020’s “My Holo Love”. Both 2PM members will surely be active as an idol and actor
in the future as well.
Do you miss this fine gentleman? Wait a little bit longer and he will finally be free from
the military! But before that, you can see him in the latest installment of Netflix’s
Busted. He participated by giving missions to the detective team. Few more months and
he will also be discharged so make sure to clear your schedule for April 9 and welcome
him with open arms.
Although he’s not active as a celebrity because of his military duty, the FTIsland
member updates his Instagram from time to time with random photos of him and his new
found friends. And on April 18, he will finally finish his service and return as a normal
citizen which means more updates, probably new music and if we’re lucky this year,
we’ll see him back in acting right?
Choi Tae Joon enlisted on August 1, 2019 and he will be discharged on May 18, 2021. Before
he enlisted, Choi Tae Joon already filmed a drama with Girls Generation Sooyoung entitled
“So I Married an Anti-Fan”. Broadcast date of the drama has not been confirmed so
we might have to wait for news on future projects of the actor. Choi Tae Joon last appeared
in the drama “The Undateables” in 2018.
Whether he’s a villain or a male lead, we love all the characters he portrays. And in
just a few months, Hong Jong Hyun will be discharged. He’s scheduled to return from
the military on June 17. The actor debuted in 2008 and has continuously appeared in dramas.
Fans are already looking forward to what role he will take next on his future project.
Yes, we know that Inspirits have mixed feelings when it comes to military enlistment. Kim
Myungsoo (L) will be making his military enlistment on February 22 but Sungjong and Woohyun are
both returning from their service. Sungjong will be discharged on May 8 while Woohyun
will finish his military service on August 4th. Many are anticipating a group comeback
for Infinite in 2021. The other members who finished their service are currently promoting
individual projects.
The idol-daddy is returning very soon! He will finally be with the new born twins and
Jaeyul from September 2. Before enlisting, Minhwan has been active in the reality show
“Mr. House Husband” with his wife LABOUM’s Yulhee. The family left the show when he enlisted.
Former Bigbang member Seungri will finish his military duties on September 16. He already
retired from the entertainment industry due to the issues he’s been facing. Bigbang as five
might not happen in 2021 but there are reports that the other members of the group are gearing
up for a comeback this year.
Last but not the least on our list is our favorite Doctor, Do In Bum! Yang Se Jong’s
military service will be complete on November 15. And we are so ready for his future projects
as this actor has proven long ago how good he is with any character given to him. Are
we the only one hopeful that if a new installment of “Dr.Romantic” will be made, Yang Se
Jeong will finally return and not as a cameo only. Whatever his plans will be in the future
whether he will star in a movie or drama, or maybe both, as fans we’ll wait right?
Entering the military has pros and cons to a celebrity. There are moments when their
popularity goes down and they lose fans because of the long wait. There are also instances
that after their enlistment they gained more fans with their comeback project like dramas,
new music and more. There’s really no guarantee of fame and we’ll be looking forward
to the fate of these men.
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