Army enlistment day for Jung Kyung-ho
by javabeans
Another enlistment day for another actor: This time it’s Smile, You star Jung Kyung-ho, who headed off on the afternoon of November 30 for five weeks of training, to be followed by 20 months of active duty.
Jung debuted in the 2004 drama I’m Sorry, I Love You, and has since appeared in dramas Time of Dog and Wolf and Ja Myung Go — but it was really last year’s sweet, romantic family drama Smile, You, in which he starred opposite Lee Min-jung, that bumped him up to mainstream fame. I found him especially charming in that drama for being a hilarious example of the beta male — not always the most suave or the most commanding, but very endearing with his earnestness and spot-on comic timing. (He also had a nice role in a one-act drama, The Great Gye Choon-bin, which showcased a more somber, thoughtful side of his acting.)
Jung was sent off by a group of media and fans, and answered a few short questions before making his formal enlistment:
You’re enlisting in the midst of an unfortunate incident with the Yeonpyeong Island attack.
“With the current state of affairs, I have a heavy heart. But I’ll work hard and receive my training.”
Will you apply to serve in the entertainers’ unit?
“I haven’t thought about that yet, but I understand that there are currently no spots open in the entertainers’ unit.”
You’re older than most of your fellow soldiers. How do you think you’ll get along?”
“I’ll have to adapt myself to the ways of my younger friends. I think I’ll be able to do that.”
You look good with the short haircut. Do you feel awkward with it?
“I’ve cut my hair short in the past, so it’s not too bad.”
What did you do on your last day before enlistment?
“I stayed up late drinking with my management company family. I spent time with my work family — Ji Jin-hee, Ha Jung-woo, Gong Yoo, and Hyo-jin noona. They all promised to come visit me in the army.”
Who do you think you’ll miss the most?
“I think I’ll miss my family the most. And I’ll miss my friends, too.”
What sort of advice did you get from Gong Yoo, who already fulfilled his military service?
“Yesterday, he talked about his army life for ten hours. He told me to take care of my health.”
Actor Shin Dong-wook is also in the 306th Squadron [with you].
“He’s my entertainer comrade, I’m glad.”
What last words would like to say to your fans?
“Thank you so much for coming so far to see me. In two years, I’ll show you a better self, as a better actor.”
Via OSEN
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51 baba_junichi
November 30, 2010 at 7:57 AM
We’ll miss you, JKH, You’re handsome and adorable in the world needs more of that.
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52 1245@
November 30, 2010 at 7:59 AM
Ohhh, I can’t believe this, 2 years seems too long.
Why is the Military Service so long ???
Well, now I’m wait for kyung ho oppa.
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53 Jom_VIV
November 30, 2010 at 8:01 AM
. OMG i m going to miss him so much i hope he finish the two years fast, we are waiting for you FIGHTING
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54 Oopz
November 30, 2010 at 8:02 AM
He look so young and boyish in that haircut, now i wish that time could run faster T_T
Comeback safety KyungHo ssi~~
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55 mariah
November 30, 2010 at 8:03 AM
Bye Bye Kyung Ho!!!
I am watching Jamyung go now and I really love his character.
I have just known him and fell in love with him since the begining of this year. And now I have to wait for 2 years to watch his new works. Too sad!!!!!!!!!
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56 CPEACCER
November 30, 2010 at 8:04 AM
I hope that when he comeback will be a huge comeback. He’s a good actor and I like him a lot. Just keep going JKH and stay well, take care of yourself. See you soon
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57 Katt
November 30, 2010 at 8:06 AM
Took a double take when I saw the headline, almost didn’t recognize him there. I do hope he makes a comeback 2 years from now and stay away for unsavory deeds.
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58 marrin
November 30, 2010 at 8:08 AM
I like your hairstyleJung kyung Ho ! , see you in 2 years
Any way best wishes, take care and stay healthy and safe – away from North
Korea fence. You are as tall as ever !.
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59 prima
November 30, 2010 at 8:10 AM
older than his friends who are there already? he looks so young! i'm gonna miss him too , i liked him in smile, you! all the good oppas are leaving us, a month ago my other cutie kim ji hoon...i hope they're all safe with the recent incident in the two Koreas! stay healthy & safe! we love you and we'll be waiting for you!
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60 tatala
November 30, 2010 at 8:10 AM
I will always love this guy. I hope he has a great military experience and makes a hugely triumphant comeback in 2 years.JKH Fighting!!
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61 Bezz2523
November 30, 2010 at 8:12 AM
I’m so sad…you will be miss so much…..take care
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62 Jariyaa
November 30, 2010 at 8:14 AM
Hope oppa you stay healty and I will always luv you….keep fighting…Oppa…
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63 pooh
November 30, 2010 at 8:17 AM
We’ll be waiting for you to come back next 2 year..((oppa))
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64 kamsamer
November 30, 2010 at 8:20 AM
Going to miss him tons…2 years till we meet again! FIGHTING!
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65 candy2528
November 30, 2010 at 8:24 AM
I hope he would be alright in the army training…I love jung kyung ho
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66 Chap
November 30, 2010 at 8:27 AM
see y0u in next tw0 years JKH
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67 gloria
November 30, 2010 at 8:47 AM
he must be a good person ... his sunbaes spend his last day with him ... such a good friends! ^^ lol @ his comment about Gong Yoo xDDD
we will miss you a lot Kyung Ho ssi ... plz, stay healthy!
see you in two years T_T
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68 lessaofpern
November 30, 2010 at 8:49 AM
Best of luck! Be safe! We will miss you! I'm watching Smile, You again and loving every episode! Look forward to seeing you in 2 years. When you return Jung In Ah will not be able to say you are skin on paper anymore :P Take good care of your health. My whole family wishes you the best. You have touched each and every one of us with your incredible acting ability. :D
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69 xiaoSxin
November 30, 2010 at 8:49 AM
oh no.. 2 years.. come back safe!!!
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70 Noor
November 30, 2010 at 8:57 AM
yep smile, you was a chance ...
i didn't notice him before that role
anyway good luck for him
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71 danni
November 30, 2010 at 9:37 AM
Knew it was coming, though I was hoping JKH could snag some more leading roles that better suited him before he had to enlist. Two whole years *sigh* We'll be waiting JKH
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72 jojo
November 30, 2010 at 10:08 AM
"...currently no spots open in the entertainers' unit." OH! NO! Does this mean that JKH, and possibly Rain and Hyun Bin might have to serve with the grunts...HORRORS!
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73 hpn88
November 30, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Oh noes!!!
for some reason I thought he'd already comeback from the army
another army return to look forward to.
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74 angelpur
November 30, 2010 at 10:14 AM
although i still havent completed smile you (i will get back to you someday, Drama), i completley loved Jung Kyung-ho. he was so darn cute! ah well good luck to him, and when he comes back i hope he stars in more feel-goodnes dramas :D
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75 ockoala
November 30, 2010 at 10:24 AM
Oh baby boy! I will miss you! *sobs*
How come I'm having weird dreams that he'll meet up with Junki and they'll do take their TBDAW bromance into the army. Hee, a girl can dream.
He's so talented he'll come back and hopefully pick a great re-launch project and get all his momentum back.
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76 John
November 30, 2010 at 10:27 AM
Dude is pretty handsome.
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77 Miky
November 30, 2010 at 10:33 AM
Ahhhhhh,another one has gone
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78 jheart
November 30, 2010 at 10:46 AM
Good luck to u. I will miss u a lot Kyungho oppa . 2yrs T.T
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79 meenuby
November 30, 2010 at 10:48 AM
Love him so much since Smile, You. Oppa, be safe and come back healthy. We're going to miss you lots :(
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80 Endroine
November 30, 2010 at 11:21 AM
omg i didn't know about this ;__; i loved him in im sorry i love you, even though i hated the drama >.>
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81 pumpkinattack
November 30, 2010 at 12:15 PM
Oppa! I'll miss you! But this is good because, once you get back, we can get married easily!
XD
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82 supah
November 30, 2010 at 12:15 PM
Aw, man! There goes another one.
Stay safe. xox
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83 Arhazivory
November 30, 2010 at 1:14 PM
I hope he stays well and healthy. I've loved him since Smile, You.
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84 jeankaycee
November 30, 2010 at 1:56 PM
oh im gonna miss him!!!
i find him so endearing in smile, you!
hope he will be back safe and sound!!!
take care jung kyung ho!!!
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85 Atsirk
November 30, 2010 at 3:23 PM
I will miss you. And please do come back...HOTTER and MANLIER :D
I'm a fan. I'm sad. I will miss him :(
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86 fernas:ta
November 30, 2010 at 3:46 PM
2 year with during this duty,You must keep the good experience as much as possible.We will wait you come back in 2012.I love you
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87 Hp1022
November 30, 2010 at 3:48 PM
I will definitely miss you…take care always. We’ll be wait for you.
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88 peppaJoton
November 30, 2010 at 3:50 PM
Kyungho-shi, annyeoung!
We will be wait!
Be healthy and well!
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89 rhea
November 30, 2010 at 3:50 PM
Kyung ho-shi, stay safe!
Why do I still feel like crying? This is sad.
I do pray there'll be peace soon in the two Koreas.
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90 yoonna
November 30, 2010 at 3:52 PM
Same as other fans, I really love JKH so much. Two years is not a short time, I am waiting to know his news, watch his new photos, etc. Take care !!
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91 SunsetSeashells
November 30, 2010 at 4:18 PM
awww I loved him in Smile, You!!!!
I will miss him dearly and look forward to his return! :)
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92 Oishii
November 30, 2010 at 5:10 PM
Good luck for the next two years and look forward to seeing you in 2012!
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93 xmem
November 30, 2010 at 5:12 PM
Coming soon JKH oppa! another 2 year to pass thru, just stay still, we r here with u hwaiting!^^
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94 TRKK
November 30, 2010 at 5:13 PM
Can’t wait to see the new you in 2 years JKH! Love you^^__^^
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95 tawanna
November 30, 2010 at 5:15 PM
I know the gorgeous hair!
Best of luck! We will miss you over the next two years!
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96 zuri.1994
November 30, 2010 at 5:16 PM
Hair or no hair, he’s still a cutie. Although he somehow how looks a little older.
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97 Ooonc
November 30, 2010 at 5:17 PM
oh! I’ll never forget him in this two years
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98 jindamongkol
November 30, 2010 at 5:18 PM
LOL me too! makes the two of us!
seriously i miss him already, gosh i know 2 yrs may go fast but still,
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99 UOON
November 30, 2010 at 5:20 PM
Yeah!!! You still looks handsome with or without his thick hair! i’m gonna miss you to the max!
i will always remember you even you’re gone for 2 yrs & will support you forever – jung kyung ho!!!
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100 R.RRUM
November 30, 2010 at 5:22 PM
I will wait you^_^oppa<>
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