Suho's Breathing Pause, Promising Two Years Later

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] EXO member Suho (Kim Junmyeon) is pausing his activities to fulfill his military service duty.

On the 14th, Suho enlisted in the Army Training Center and will undergo four weeks of basic military training before serving as a social service agent. Following his wish to enlist quietly, the time and place were not disclosed.

Suho debuted in 2012 as the leader of the idol group EXO, releasing numerous hit songs such as "Growl," "Overdose," "Love Me Right," and "Love Shot," gaining worldwide popularity. Although he enjoyed immense popularity at the top as a Hallyu star, he never stopped challenging himself. He continuously explored new fields, showing interest not only in performance but also in acting.

Majoring in acting at the Korea National University of Arts, Suho has a deep affection for films. Putting aside the name Suho for a while, he debuted on the screen as actor Kim Junmyeon in 2016 with "Glory Day" (directed by Choi Jung-yeol) and continued acting with "Girl Cops" (2018). Last year, he portrayed various characters in "The Present" (directed by Heo Jin-ho) alongside Shin Ha-kyun.

Additionally, Suho has also performed on stage. In December 2017, he earned praise for his clear voice and rich emotions playing Crown Prince Rudolf in the musical "The Last Kiss," establishing himself as musical actor Kim Junmyeon. In the July 2018 premiere of "The Man Who Laughs," he showcased another charm. Having studied the character Gwynplaine by watching "Joker," he showed special affection by participating in the second performance in September that year and the revival stage in January 2020.

Before enlisting, Suho also released his first solo album "Self-Portrait." A fan of Vincent van Gogh, he added significance by releasing "Self-Portrait" on March 30, van Gogh's birthday.

Suho has been quietly preparing for enlistment. It is said that he calmly awaited the enlistment date, believing that fulfilling his military duty is essential. With his versatility and passion, he is expected to show even more diverse sides after his discharge. Fans look forward to Suho returning in a more mature form two years later.

Meanwhile, on the morning of the enlistment day, Suho posted a photo of the fan club's light stick on his Instagram, sending greetings to his fans. He is the third EXO member to enlist, following Xiumin and Do Kyungsoo (D.O.).

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