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Kim Jae-wook in Hedwig, prepares for army duty

Here’s a look at Kim Jae-wook‘s fantastic transformation in drag for the Korean adaptation of Hedwig And the Angry Inch, the rock musical by John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask. He’s been starring in this stage adaptation since May 14, and has announced that June 19 will be his last performance, due to his impending enlistment in the army.

Wah, not another one!

Kim Jae-wook is a 1983er, which means he’s 28 this year (and 29 in Korea), so totally due for the army. I don’t know why, but that took me by surprise. I thought he was younger than that, though he did debut post-college, and post-indie-band-days. His band Walrus self-produced an album earlier this year, and he had two big roles in the past drama year — wasted in Mary Stayed Out All Night and a breakout in Bad Guy.

Kim said of having to leave Hedwig early: “The moment I read and heard Hedwig‘s music, I trembled, and I had the feeling that I had to do this, so I feel regret [in having to leave the project]. Though I’m leaving to defend the country, I’ll do my best till the end.”

I guess we’ll just have to wait two years to see him back in dramaland. Sniff.

Via Osen

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What a remarkable project for him to be involved in before he leaves for service, though. Hats off to you, Kim Jae-wook, and looking forward to his return.

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Life is good with always been able to find Kim Jae-wook photos, please don't leave us!!!

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amazing man, promising actor, great singer
Even if I want to, I'm not gonna keysmash... fulfilling one's army duty is very important in korea.

btw he looks incredible in the fake fur jacket pic O_O

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NOOOO ! DONT GO ANYWHERE!

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I saw the last pic and it was like whoa. My eyes traveled further down, saw his legs, and it was like WHOA. Back that up.

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HAHAHAHAHA! ^___^ That's funny when Kim Jae Wook wear like that!

Wooooaaah................I can't believe this time is already flies, oh aigoo. =/ I am sure that Kim Jae Wook will be taking care of himself & stay strong for his military service TILL he will be back for 2 years, mmm! FIGHTING! =D

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WOW. He can totally pull of the drag queen look. Takes a lot of guts for a guy to do that on stage. Good luck in the army KJW! See you in two years!

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DATT ASS....DAYUUUM.

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homygad.. KJW in drag looks AWESOME!

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Is it just me, or does he look like Baek-hee [Ham Eun Jung] in the last two pics? :D

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Oh my...he's so pretty. I loved seeing him in Antique and Coffee Prince. I think he's such a versatile actor and I always love seeing new projects that he's in. I hope that he stays safe during his military stint. :)

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OMG is all right. He is PERFECT for the lead role in Hedwig. Oh man...those arms ;)

Can't believe he's already leaving for the army. Those two years will fly by soon enough and we'll get some lovely magazine spreads of him and ripped 6-pack abs soon enough!

Oh...did I already skip ahead that far in the future? My bad.

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The last picture killed me... hahahahaha!

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Wow!!, hes going into the Army, wish him luck....So glad hes not here in the USA, they freak out about guys who look or act like a woman...sorry to say it.

Man they should do a movie or drag drama with him in it when he gets out...he would be awesome in it.

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waiting 4his upcoming projects after the army duty..this time better a lead or a 'weird' character, or a gay again, maybe? whatever, fighting Jaewook-oppa!

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