With Korea’s mandatory military service applied to all men in Korea for a period of 18 to 21 months, fans dread the fateful announcement for their favourite stars to be called into duty. But with every goodbye comes an even bigger welcome back for these stars!
Actor Lee Do Hyun (이도현) was discharged yesterday (13th May 2025), from military service after serving for 21 months with the band of the Republic of Korea Air Force. He announced his discharge through an Instagram post with a picture of him smiling with a bouquet of flowers. He captions his post with gratitude towards fans and his military colleagues for their support throughout his journey.
His caption reads, “I’m relieved that I did my best in the military service without regrets! Thank you to all the fans who love and care for me, the military members of the Air Force Band, and the executives. I think I have discharged myself with happy memories and a good heart”. A heartfelt message marking the end of his military journey.
The 30-year-old actor had first enlisted on 14th August 2023, where during the span of time had released 3 projects, namely “Exhuma”, “Sweet Home 3” and “Death’s Game” during his enlistment period. His stellar performance in the horror film “Exhuma” earned him the “Best New Actor” award in the film category at the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards, which he accepted whilst still in the military.
Fans have a lot to look forward to as his agency, YUEHUA Entertainment Korea, shared yesterday (13th May 2025) that Do Hyun is already receiving casting offers for various dramas, films and many more. We wish actor Lee Do Hyun a big congratulations on his military discharge!
Alyssa Gabrielle contributed to this article
