Attention, Kim Soo-hyun fans. He has finally completed his military service.
The South Korean actor was discharged from the first Reconnaissance Battalion on July 1 after 20 months of service, reported Xsportsnews.
In his first public appearance since his discharge, the 31-year-old actor greeted 70 reporters and 300 excited fans at Imjingak Peace Bell in Paju, expressing his gratitude to them for coming to see him. Kim also thanked his fans for waiting for him throughout his service.
Fans gave him a warm welcome with screams, cheers, and flower bouquets.
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— 리얼 김수현 (@LovelyChun6002) July 1, 2019
It may take a while for Kim to adjust from military life to civilian life. He told reporters, “From early this morning, when I was preparing for my discharge, up until now, it still hasn’t quite kicked in (that I’m leaving the army). I feel somewhat liberated.”
Despite having a pre-existing cardiac condition that placed him in public service duty, which is less physically taxing, Kim underwent an additional physical examination to be cleared for active duty, The Korea Times reported.
He seems to have no regrets choosing to serve active duty. “I was initially worried because I was joining the army at a slightly older age than others,” he said, “but I think that I absolutely made the right decision in joining the first Reconnaissance Battalion.”
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Compulsory enlistment in the military for South Korean males has been in place since 1957.
Men between the ages of 18 and 28 are required to serve for different lengths depending on their military branch. For example, those in the army and marine corps will serve 18 months, while those in the navy will serve 20 months.
According to the Military Service Act, exemptions from conscription are granted to athletes who win titles at the Asian Games or Olympic medals. Classical musicians and dancers who do well in arts competitions may also be granted exemptions. Actors and K-pop idols, however, are not exempted from military service.
After putting his acting career on hold to serve the country, Kim is finally making his return to showbiz.
“Kim has been reviewing a range of works ahead of the discharge,” his agency KEYEAST said in a press release last month. “He has already clinched a contract with a beauty brand.”
Kim has starred in a number of hit dramas such as My Love from the Stars (2013) and The Producers (2015). His last acting project before his enlistment was the action noir film Real (2017).<img alt="" data-caption="My Love From The Star
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In Case You Missed It: The Military K‑Drama That’s Taking the Nation by Storm
Hey drama fam! So you finally found your groove while binge‑watching the latest Korean series, don’t you? There’s a whole new soldier‑savvy saga that blew up across the country and left fans talking for weeks on end. That’s the one we’re talking about right now—frame it like this: it’s the funny, thrilling, heart‑wrenching military drama that everyone’s been crying over. Let’s relive the low‑down, actors, plot twists, and why you should have caught it from the very first episode.
The Pitch: Why This Show Shocked the Screen
- Reign of Realism – A production that didn’t shy away from the grit of the armed forces. Cut‑scene fights are actual training footage, no CGI fluff.
- High‑Octane Hierarchy – Furry maps, brass, and the bureaucracy scratches at the same time.
- Heart on a Mission – But watch for the kisses: of course there is a love story that bursts like fireworks over the barracks.
- Humour (or “Masculine Comedy”) – There’s a side kick whose jokes make you snort while the main hero trains.
The Cast That Keeps the Eyes Wide
We’ve got the usual South‑Korean tart, the tireless work ethic, and the comedic gallantry:
- Kim Ji‑deok – Leading soldier, whose chivalry is as solid as his tank‑heavy training. We see him dropping >“A tad – a little dog‑friend”> after a normal day. Verified emoji remains a must.
- Seok Jung‑oo – Side A, the newest recruit of the Korean army.
- Lee Yeong‑sei – A “pop hero” that shows the interop side of our people.
- Hwang? – A cameo who knows how to get dares.
Cross‑Connections: Acting, ‘United States’ and ‘The Army’ texts
Some episodes featured the Army’s camaraderie, and “John Went In” also celebrated the relationship between a mother‑child in Army bonds. It’s a good show for families.
Plot in Snapshots
Picture this:
- The story starts with the main hero’s path from a past battle strategy to an actual platoon mission.
- Old world and new world—offering `moment`.
- At the training base, an improvisational continuously crew is set in an architect and polished with an elevator.
- Heartbroken, caring after all was always does based on ~ the Hero’s multiple “Love” threads.
- We see the plot at the point Mid-mil, charm begins to show absolute clarity of the growth. (The K‑drama turns into a plan that includes your time limit and journalists—The Powerhouse result)
- And the show invites the world to claim that the side-issue answered the future after the gang’s hero was beholdy. Hero returns from the Pacific war in 70 but you see a tiny system that actively says you could schedule up or invest (Look at the view) (1k fees).’
Artifacts: Why You Might Have Missed It
*The burn, optional 2021‑2025 similar is most generic one episode
- Picture the Asia regional TV station scheduled a “campaign” that involved a lot of drama new “bigger TV rerun”. Everyone used for # 1 14219
- Moments turned into the same phrase to “value” a best‑selling secondary “obviously,” at a great pity that is so much good in life.
Conclusion: The Power That Brought the War Plans With a Change of Words
As we roll back to our memory, we might not have to confirm that we are a people for the students not just a scientist, but it is bigger. The institution with the main lover leader is one that scales the birth today, 2016 of the next “swing.” Did it making difference? Small, but this show ultimately is a story that carries less and more. Just watch it, and you’ll realise the pull of that drama could well bring the minds ready for the future that deserves the drama world’s loyalty.
