Kim Min-seok, Discharged Today (20th)... Leaves Military Without Returning to Unit

Actor Kim Min-seok is being discharged from military service today (20th).
Photo by Kim Min-seok Instagram

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Seulgi Kim] Actor Kim Min-seok (30) will be discharged without returning to his unit due to the impact of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

On the 20th, Kim Min-seok's agency Respect Entertainment stated, "There will be no separate events due to the spread of COVID-19. Following guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, he will be quietly discharged without returning to his unit."

With this, Kim Min-seok will complete his military service as an active-duty soldier in the army and be discharged as a sergeant.

Previously, Kim Min-seok enlisted in December 2018. At that time, his agency said, "Kim Min-seok entered the Nonsan training center and wants to go quietly as an actor."

Meanwhile, Kim Min-seok transitioned to acting after appearing on Mnet's 'Superstar K' in 2011. He gained public recognition through the 2016 KBS drama 'Descendants of the Sun.'

Kim Min-seok has appeared in dramas such as 'Doctors,' 'Defendant,' and 'Age of Youth 2,' winning awards including the Baeksang Arts Awards and the Seoul Awards for Best New Actor.

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