Lee Dong-gun enlists next month
by javabeans
With the year half-over, expect more 28-year-old actors to cram in last projects and head off for their mandatory military service, since 1981-ers who have not yet completed their requirement will have to fulfill it this year. Actor and singer Lee Dong-gun has announced that he will be heading off to serve in active duty next month.
Lee recently received his papers and will go without further postponement. His last event as an entertainer will be a fanmeeting to take place on July 18 in Seoul. In contrast with some actors who have busily packed their last months with project after project, Lee has kept fairly under the radar over the last year, ever since wrapping 2008’s MBC drama series When Night Comes (aka Every Night) with Kim Sun-ah. He did release a single album in Japan, but hadn’t really had the chance to do much promotional work for it. The only time he surfaced in the news recently was when it became known he is dating A Star’s Lover actress Cha Ye-ryun.
Meanwhile, actors who have headed off this year for army duty include Lee Jin-wook, Jo In-sung, Kim Jae-won, and Jo Seung-woo. Those yet to enlist who are expected to do so soon include Kim Rae-won, Lee Ki-woo, and Jo Han-seon.
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1 Rose
June 15, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Omg, so many hot guys going to military this year. I heard Lee Jun Ki is also going by the end of the year... :( :(
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2 GreenFreak
June 15, 2009 at 7:15 PM
So many guys have left... so many more are going...
Who's left??? Who's COMING back???
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Side note: Lee Dong-gun is not the most handsome guy out there, but he sure has sex-appeal.. he's HOTT!!!
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3 travp16
June 15, 2009 at 7:37 PM
No! They are all leaving me! haha, well good luck guys.
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4 Alyssia
June 15, 2009 at 7:57 PM
i love him... the last few years things have not gone well for him. Maybe this will be a new start for him. Come back strong and refresh. WE LUV U>>>>>>>>
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5 Dramafreak19
June 15, 2009 at 8:17 PM
OMG, Lee Dong Gun oppa, take care of yourself! Sarangeyo!!!
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6 WINNIE
June 15, 2009 at 8:31 PM
he was the first korean actor i had seen. i watched him in Lovers in Paris back in 04. that was my first intro. to korean dramas. he will always be one of my favorites. i will surely miss him.
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7 anne
June 15, 2009 at 8:45 PM
same here
man, he is hot
lol
take care!
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8 Cherry
June 15, 2009 at 9:26 PM
So males in Korea HAVE to enlist by the age 28? Didn't the 29 (or 30?) year old Eric Mun enlist this year or am I mistaken? ^^;
Thanks in advance for any additional info.
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9 bspanda
June 15, 2009 at 11:06 PM
Gee a wave of my 'first wave' of kdrama favs are leaving........*sob* gonna miss Kim Rae Won! Agree with Green Freak - Lee Dong-gun is not the most handsome, but something about him makes him very watchable. Must be the leftover magic of 'Lovers in Paris' :)
Thank goodness for those who have already served - Kang Ji Hwan (!!!!), Won Bin, Ji Sung (so looking forward to 'Swallow the Sun' or as the pics seem to show 'Ji-Sung is Rambo'! LOL) and my latest fav So Ji Sub! Phew plenty of hotness left. Not to mention the upcomers like Kim Bum. Yum yum~
This raises the following queries:
Has Hyun Bin served yet? Or should I enjoy the upcoming 'Friends, the Legend' slowly? Has the 'Triple' guys? Surely Lee Jung Jae ('Triple')or Lee Byung Hun (upcoming 'Iris')have right????
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10 j_d_b
June 16, 2009 at 4:30 AM
As long as Hyun Bin is still there i'm ok with that....
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11 ying
June 16, 2009 at 6:25 AM
All the best to him for his new army life. 'Take care and we will miss you!'
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12 JoJo
June 16, 2009 at 6:37 AM
Love this guy - Yeah - he isn't the most handsome but you gotta luv him.
So cute. And very good singer and actor. He can hold his own. Wish him the best!
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13 bjharm
June 16, 2009 at 10:41 AM
about the age limit to do your military service, I have heard of actors citing reasons to put off their service, normally with bad PR results so maybe the age of 28 is the limit, unless you have 'acceptable' reasons to delay it.
And of course some men can do their time in white collar civil work and not 'grunt' army time. Though I am not sure of the whys and wherefores, long as it is deemed service to the country it is counted.
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14 annaleeza
June 16, 2009 at 11:20 AM
Take Care LDG - you're one of the most 'gentle' Korean actor (from Lovers in Paris to sweet 18, etc, etc. etc.) I've ever known. I hope you return soon.
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15 questions846
June 16, 2009 at 12:36 PM
I could have sworn he was married. Why did I think that he was married? argh it's driving me nuts, I could have sworn I read somewhere that he was married to another actress.
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16 Anonymous
June 16, 2009 at 5:22 PM
Lee Dong Gun looks so much older than his age. I have only recently come to appreciate his hotness. But yes, he is!
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17 'dalia
June 17, 2009 at 2:06 PM
Kim Jung Hoon also recently enlisted *sob*
They're really stacked with talent right now...
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18 shahin
October 24, 2009 at 1:07 PM
i looooooooooooooooooooooooooove you lee dong gun very very mush.
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19 forpeace4
October 28, 2009 at 12:46 AM
Lee Dong Gun is seriously sexy! He is also one of my favorate actors! Maybe its his smile or his eyes( whew) or the way he leans in to kiss his female lead, but something about him makes you watch him, I am drawn to his eyes, something in them are sincere...you just want to love him up!
Its sad that he is going into the military service, but i know its a service he must forfill, he will be missed on dramas and movies, I have enjoyed watching him in; stained glass, when at night, lovers in paris, changing partners, and lovers like them. I hope he will come back and show all what talent he has!!! I want to wish him all the luck during his tour of service! Love you, The sun will shine again!
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20
January 8, 2010 at 1:55 AM
yes , he is not handsome , but he is very very lovely and very very good actor !!!
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21 jasmin
January 26, 2010 at 12:39 PM
I think Lee Dong gun is wonderful, his eyes is suuuuuuuuuuuuupper!!
I LOVE HIM.
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22 Win Win Phyo
January 28, 2010 at 12:26 AM
Hi!
My dear Lee Dong Gun!
Brother..........I Like your action and I Love you so much. I am from myanmar. u know. ....If you have chance, would you like to visit myanmar.
urs....Sis....win win phyo
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23 Jasmin from Germany
February 22, 2010 at 6:29 AM
I love Lee Dong Gun, too.
I saw him at first in "When its at Night!", dann "Sweet 18", "Stained Glass", "Lovers in Paris", and "changing Partners", "My Boyfriend is Typ B".
he is my favorite, he ist a very very good Actor and he sing very well, too. I love his voice.
I think he is very sexy and lovely.
I hope he is back, very soon and he start new Film- and Music-Projects.
I am waiting for good news from him.
I hope he is, and be always healthy and happy.
I hope we can see him in Germany, maybe for a concert or Filmproduction.
He is simply the best.
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24 jan10
March 11, 2010 at 11:10 AM
Dear Emmanuel ,
When are you coming back ? I am still waiting to watch your new Drama Series like Stained Glass and I want to see your performance more than that and you must be more handsome with the hair style like in its drama.
I always encourage you until I am getting old .
Do not give up your life .
I am listening your Song 2008 concert in Japan whenever I miss you . You are very Excellenct , Talented , Charming and sincere singer that I reconize .
I am watching your Drama Stained Glass and When its at night whenever
I am fed up with my work .
See you in Dream tonight !
Good Luck forever throughout your life .
.
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25 eilrem
May 30, 2010 at 11:10 PM
military service means so lovely, romantic and super if lee is there!!!
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26 Jasmin from Germany
June 6, 2010 at 2:58 PM
But why he is not back yet ?
We are waiting for him, for any news.
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27 zakiah
July 23, 2010 at 7:43 PM
hai,dong-gun..u look so good
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28 Sara
September 11, 2010 at 4:02 AM
Lee Dong Gun, If you come back, you should continue your studying in the musics.
Good Luck in your Life:-)
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29 bahar
September 30, 2010 at 7:18 AM
lee dong gun you are so cute,good luck
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December 31, 2010 at 8:22 AM
lee dong gun . ill w8 u in next drama project.
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31 miryaham
February 9, 2011 at 4:30 AM
mister Lee Dong-gun, i live in algeria we can help me je parle beaucoup le français que l'anglais et la japonise si en fait un planing moi et vous, pour bien metriser la japonise et pourquoi pas vous tu metrise le français appelle moi tu merite beaucoup;
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