'New Employee Chairman Kang' Lee Jun-young Announces Enlistment on July 21: "I Will Return Safely, Staying True to Myself"

Singer and actor Lee Jun-young will temporarily leave his fans to fulfill his mandatory military service.

On June 14, Lee shared a handwritten letter on his personal social media account to personally announce his upcoming military enlistment on July 21.

In the letter, Lee wrote, "I thought it would be better to tell you myself rather than having you hear the news through articles, so I am writing this," adding, "I will be enlisting on July 21."

He continued, "Before I knew the date, I thought, 'Well, it's no big deal. I'll just go!' But now that the date is set, I've found myself with a lot on my mind. I worried a lot about how to break this news to you first. As I write this down word by word, I feel a bit lighter. I will return safely and stay true to myself," he conveyed.

Lee Jun-young has been working tirelessly even with just about a month left before his enlistment. The JTBC Saturday-Sunday drama 'New Employee Chairman Kang,' in which he stars, premiered with a 3.7% viewership rating and has been hitting new personal highs in ratings with every episode, thanks to its well-structured plot and the actors' strong performances.

Playing the role of Hwang Jun-hyun, a character with a unique premise where another person's soul enters his body, Lee has been receiving acclaim for his delicate and convincing portrayal of the fantasy elements, serving as the central pillar of the drama.

Lee's momentum is expected to continue even after his enlistment. His next project, 'Four Hands,' is scheduled for release in August, shortly after he enters the military, effectively minimizing his hiatus.

Furthermore, having completed filming for major upcoming projects such as the new Netflix series 'This Damn Love' and the film 'Handwritten' before his enlistment, he will continue to meet viewers through both television and the big screen throughout his service.

Reported by Kang Seon-ae

(SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kang Seon-ae)
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