He's smart to get this over with.

For some reason I'm just not worried about this kid. For some, a 2-year absence can really affect a career. But for him, I think it'll be good. After two years, he'll be able to choose what kind of image he wants. He can choose to start off with second lead territory and still rule it; or simply jump off to lead status. Either way, I'm sure projects will be lined up for him. And by golly, when he returns, he's still a young actor.

I would want to weep into my cornflakes too....already 22 and still not out of school. *sobs*

Some people are just so talented and blessed with great looks.

Aw. I'll miss him

Although I'll probably be one of the ones weeping and waving a tear-stained handkerchief like the wackjob I am, I do have to say that I really respect him for making this career choice. Definitely proud of him!

I thought he was older than that, like 23. What's funny is that he's only one and a half year older than park ji-bin (leader actor's younger version in incarnation of money)

He ain't gone yet, and I am thankful because it's tough trying to prepare myself for the inevitable. I've been watching him rock the Puppy King Sejong role in "The King and I" these days, and all I can say is (in Dongsoo-yah voice):

WOOOOOOOOOON-AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!

Screw the cornflakes - I'm openly weeping into my second shot of soju... *sobsobsob*

I think this is a brilliant career move for this kid. He's already acting at the level of a leading man, but at 19 is still too young to pull off some of these lead roles. This gives him 2 years to grow up, and he'll return right as the Lee Min Ho's, Song Joong Ki's, Kim Soo Hyun's et al (I say with a wince) will be preparing to leave. Perfect timing for him to swoop right back into his leading man career and he won't have to prepare to leave at his peak. He can just keep going to be the wonderful actor we all know he can be. Sky is the limit for this guy.

I'm with him on going in early and getting it out of the way. He's had some great roles so its not like he has to prove anything still. His looks will only get better as he loses the babyface that we all love. Tone that body that already makes us older women sigh and that time will be gone in a flash.

He doesn't look 19 to me, i thought he was older...omg, he must be very talented. I only watched him in Arang and he was very likeable.

I still can't believe it. Maybe that's why i don't find him attractive, just a baby...He must have started acting at a very young age, younger age XD

Would someone mind telling me about the entertainer's division of the army and how it differs from the not entertainers division XD... no but really I'm wondering.

Wow, I didn't realize he was so young. I thought he was in his 20's already.

I've only seen him in Arang. He hasn't left a major impression on me yet.

Those ~2 years will fly by for him and it'll be interesting to see what new roles he'll take on after he's out of the army.

Love this kid! He's one, smart cookie to take the long view and set his priorities. More actor/idol young men should take note of this and follow.

Had to laugh at JB's comment of the suspicious 'last' shoot of YSH or KNG before entering the military - just brought to mind the (seemingly) dozens of 'last' events for the over-publicized SJ Leeteuk. God - it was like he was NEVER going to leave!

Good luck for the next 24 months, pretty boy. May you fill out, abs-up and have a successful military career!
:)

Smart kid. Early (well, sort of) AND active duty. It makes me like him even more.

AWWW :""> YOO SEUNG HO I"m gonna miss you!!

Butbutbut he is a 1993-er.

What a brave kid.

TT.TT

Tears.

That ocean represents all my tears.

I will faithfully await his return.

Yoo Seung Ho FIGHTING!

He still hasn't left yet? Honestly, I want him to leave already so that he'll come back earlier. T_T

Really, I'm just trying to mature about this since it IS a good idea to get this over with earlier. But...but... I really feel like weeping.

only 19... i feel so old and unaccomplished T.T

Aw man, I'm gonna miss him <3 I think he's really smart to get his MS done early, but that doesn't mean I won't miss seeing him on my screen T.T

I can only imagine how smoking hot he'll be when he comes out of the army.. even now, at just 19, his eyes get me. Every single time. *cue inappropriate swoon*

why don't they make HIM a wax doll? that way we can all hang out at Madame Tussaud's until he returns! XP

HOT.

Army duty...please return him as he was prior to enlistment. But you may add some six packs on him during the two years you have him. Be well...we will see you in two years with a warm embrace. Come back with a HOT six pack!!!!!!
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I want to go tho the seaside, too! :D I hate being stuck in a polluted ugly town all year round.

I hope he'll come back in one-piece (not in 'that' way of meaning) and well I also hope that he'll find out more about himself and man up in the army (for post army six pack pictures!!)

North Korea is becoming a even bigger threat to South Korea with its recent nuclear bomb testings. Serving the army is not just a break from living regular lives, they have to prepare defend their country from real threats...

His foundation is already so solid, I think that he is gonna be okay even after 2 years. It's commendable that he chose to serve as an active duty. Bet that everyone is going to love him more after this :D
On the other hand, I was laughing out loud reading the weeps into cornflakes part hahaha.

I shouldn't be looking at him and feeling guilty about it, should I?!

SO handsome and good! As many expressed above, I'm not worried about him - his looks and talents will have time to 'ripen' and 2 years is not that long :)

Hurry back, we all gonna miss you so much.

He is so good to look at right now and when he returns he will be wunderfully handsome and stronger.

He really is Sir Galahad right now isn't he. Beautiful.

By the time he gets back, I wouldn't feel as much as a pedo noona to him.. kekeke :))))

This kid is smart as fuck. He's going to come back and rule the Korean acting world while having the respect of many.

Four for you.

When he back after two years.. i want to see him play with shim eun kyung. Who is currently absent from acting and pursue her academic in US. Both are really talented actor and actress.

Okay, I'm literally old enough to be his mom so I guess I can get all sentimental.

I'm really proud of Seung Ho. I'm impressed with his body of work, but also with his maturity in choosing to do his military service now. There are so many actors that have put it off or tried to avoid it or went the easy route once enlisted, and I'm glad that he's not falling into any of those pitfalls. This reminds me alot of my own children leaving for college. They're off for a few years and then we get to see what they've become afterward. I'm excited to see how awesome Seung Ho can be when his service is over.

He has talent and lots of potential so he will definitely not be forgotten. I will miss him though. Saw him in like so many dramas: Warrior Baek as villain, I Miss You as villain, lead in the time travel drama which wasn't that well written and too draggy and as God in Arang. Regardless of which drama, he did well in all! =)

he will be missed for sure - but very smart move; he looks intelligent in all his tv and movie activities and very much living with his image - nice one kid - when you get out you'll look more mature and handsome!

He looks so damn fine in those pics. I'm so gonna miss him when he enlists. sigh.

Goodness I just stopped breathing for a while. Is this how boys/men feel with IU?

I agree with this being a smart move, but a part of me wanted to see more of him acting in the right age. He only had a few dramas where he acted as a teenager. I know he is totally heading for that big leading male status but, once he starts acting adult roles it'd would be weird to go back and do teen roles again (I hope not). So, when he comes back from the army... well he's still a kid. hahaha why am I fussing over this. Oh well, at least he does not have a time bomb hanging over him like all the other actors do.

He made a good decision to get over with army duty young. He has established himself as an actor worth watching and with personality to match. His eyes and smile make him unique in being good-looking. Once he comes back in two years he should be even better with the added maturity and army experience. This photo shoot gives only an inkling of what he will be in the future.