As previously announced, singer-actor Lee Dong-gun began his military service on the afternoon of June 15, when he headed to the army reserve unit in Chuncheon. Per his wishes for a quiet enlistment with little fanfare, Lee had only made the announcement of his departure two days ahead of time to purposely discourage a large fan gathering. Still, a small group of fans managed to show up to send off the star (including approximately ten from Japan — he has enjoyed some popularity there as a singer — who flew up to Korea for the occasion).
Lee said, “I’m enlisting later than intended, so I worry that I might be a hindrance to the others who train with me. That’s why I want to work even harder during training. All men have to go [and fulfill military service], and I thought it would be better to do so quietly. I’ll complete my two years diligently.” Asked whether he wants to serve in the entertainers’ unit, he answered, “I set my enlistment date so quickly I haven’t even thought of that. I haven’t made any plans yet.”
Lee spent his last day as a civilian (the 14th) having drinks with his friends. He admitted that aside from his family, he hadn’t alerted anyone as to his enlistment until two days ago, when the public also found out. “I thought fans might come from far away, so I purposely didn’t let them know. I hope you won’t be sad about it.”
After making his debut as a singer in 1998, Lee went on to act in Lovers in Paris, Sweet 18, Stained Glass, Smile Again and When Night Comes.
After putting in his five weeks of basic training, Lee will serve twenty months of active duty, which puts his discharge at around March 2012.
Via Asia Economy
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oh, he looks good in that hair cut.. i’m going to miss his voice and dramas
hope he does well and keep safe.
He doesn’t look bad in that haircut, but then again it’s close to the short haircut he normally has in dramas. I admit I liked bits and pieces of Sweet 18, and he was Winning with Kim Sun-ah…. Two years… It’s not that long. Hopefully, when he gets back, he can get back into the the entertainment circle, and consider it his come back after four years (2 for When Night Comes, and 2 for his service years). Anyways, Jiāyoú!
it would be a looong wait for all LDG fans because of his few years hibernation plus the becoming two years in army. so long LDG! We’ll be waiting~
NOOO first lee jun ki now dong gun!
The military must be loving all the movie stars going their way.
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I hope he would come out happy ready to get back to the entertainment industry after his MS. All the best, Lee Dong Gun -ssi…
Sorry JavaBeans, thanks for the kind warning.
awwww….this is kinda sad. He is smiling but you can see the loneliness in his face.
it is the hair cut or he actually gains weight..anyway he looks good in tt hair style..will miss him alot..hope to see him in the entertaiment industry after relief fr MS….support u 4ver lee dong gun…
i was worried that he’ll look bad with the military haircut… but it really fits him well. fighting oppa! take care…
My first k-actor crush. missing his acting and his voice for some time now. Seems i’ll be missing him much longer! fighting, LDG!!
will miss him dearly but i’m sure looking forward to seeing him back in dramas/movies/music in 2 years. LDG fighting!!
He has had a rough two years. I wish him all the best.
Oh, my goodness! I’ll definitely miss this guy. Hopefully we’ll see him again in 2012. (o=
he is much much healthier here. I’m glad he watch for his health before he enlisted.
thanks for the info Javabeans
Oooohh……….Aiiiyyyoooo. =/
I really miss him, yupz =0 Ah, I hope he will doing so well and take care of his health when he’s going to military service TILL he will be back in 2012, mm!
Ah! I think he’s still good-looking with his haircut, but it’s not bad! (thumb-up)
FIGHTING!!!! ^_______________^
I cant believe he hasnt gone yet, I didnt know he is so young still. Seems like I have seen him act for ages! I mean, Kim Hee Sun who was his costar in Smile again, is already a mum!
Good luck to him!
he still looks good with his new hair….. i am so gonna miss him…. his service is longer than GY… hmmmm… he sure look sad… thanks for sharing again JB.
I realized that a lot of the celebrities are gonna be released in 2012, the year of my graduation. I’ll thnk of it as my early graduation present
He was the first korean actor I liked!!!
He looks great with that short cut. Best of luck to him for the next 2 years and hope things will look up on his return!
His girlfriend, CYR will be lonely. I wonder if they are still together. Anyone knows?
Another Oppa gone….. I wonder if we will return to acting once he returns. Fighting Oppa! But at least we have Gong Yoo back, right? <3
lol actors!! must be nice to have little groupies wish you fair wells!!!! ……i can’t believe he’s gone!! he will be miss!!! i loved him in smile again!!!!
yeah pipol! kinda sad,,, WHERE HAVE ALL THE GOOD ONES GONE???/ He looks sad too.
be well Lee Dong Gun,
you always be my first k actor crush and among my fav actor all the times.
Aww, Lee Dong Gun, I love his work and his sweet smile. See you in two years with a hopefully smashing comeback!
sending off some, welcoming back some =) at least we’ll have Eric back
his buzz cut’s not bad, but i still miss the hair lol and hopefully he’ll have a good 2 years
awaiting to come back lee dong gun…..Godspeed.
I am rewatching Lovers In Paris now, so I really miss him. 힘내세요! 빨리 돌아 오너라.