Actor Woo Do-hwan. Photo by Yonhap News

Actor Woo Do-hwan. Photo by Yonhap News

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Actor Woo Do-hwan announced that he will enlist in the military on July 6.


On the 24th, Woo Do-hwan wrote on his Instagram, "You must be very surprised by this sudden news, but I wanted to tell my fans directly first, so I decided to write a letter."


He said, "I will be enlisting for active duty on July 6. I am sorry that I cannot meet you in person to say goodbye," and expressed his gratitude to fans, saying, "Thank you for watching over and loving my twenties. Thanks to you, I was able to spend a very happy twenties."


He added, "I hope you stay healthy and happy during these very difficult times. I will also return healthy and greet you with a good appearance," and said, "I love and thank you more than words can express."


Woo Do-hwan’s agency KeyEast stated on the same day, "Woo Do-hwan, an actor under KeyEast, will enlist on July 6, 2020," and added, "For safety and health reasons, the location and time of enlistment will be kept private, and he will quietly enter the military without any farewell events with fans or press conferences."


Meanwhile, Woo Do-hwan has gained recognition through appearances in dramas such as 'Man Who Lives in Our House,' 'Save Me,' 'Mad Dog,' 'The Great Seducer,' 'My Country,' 'The King: Eternal Monarch,' and films including 'Operation Chromite,' 'Master,' 'The Divine Fury,' and 'The Divine Move: The Wrathful.'


Below is the full text of Woo Do-hwan’s Instagram post.


Hello, this is Woo Do-hwan.


You must be very surprised by this sudden news, but I wanted to tell my fans directly first, so I decided to write a letter.


I will be enlisting for active duty on July 6. I am sorry that I cannot meet you in person to say goodbye.


I was happy with every project thanks to the overwhelming love you gave me.


Thank you for watching over and loving my twenties. Thanks to you, I was able to spend a very happy twenties.


I hope you stay healthy and happy during these very difficult times. I will also return healthy and greet you with a good appearance.


I love and thank you more than words can express.



2020. 06. 24 Sincerely, Woo Do-hwan


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