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18 Kdrama and Kpop Stars Affected By New Enlistment Laws

Recent changes to Korean Military law are set to cause a huge number of famous Korean actors and singers to enlist this year.  Many stars who had planned to postpone their enlistment for one or two more year now have to cancel their plans and schedules.  Here are the top stars affected by the new laws:

 

Yoon Doo-joon, Singer & Actor

b. July 4, 1989

  • Member of “Highlight”
  • Drama: “Let’s Eat 3”
  • Drama: “Radio Romance”
  • and many more roles

Lee Jong-suk, Actor

b. September 14, 1989

  • Drama: “While You Were Sleeping”
  • Drama: “W”
  • Drama: “Pinocchio”
  • and many more roles

 

Onew, Singer & Actor

b. December 14, 1989

  • Member of “SHINee”
  • Drama: “Descendants of the Sun”

 

Kim Dong Hyun “Donghyun,” Singer

b. February 12, 1989

  • Member of “Boyfriend”

 

Lee Seung-hyun “Seungri,” Singer & Actor

b. December 12, 1990

  • Member of “Big Bang”
  • Drama: “Angel Eyes”
  • Several movies

 

Yang Yo Seob, Singer 

b. January 5, 1990

  • Member of “Highlight”

 

Jang Ki Bum, Actor

b. May 22, 1990

 

Sung Joon, Actor

b. July 10, 1990

  • Drama: “Perfect Wife”
  • Drama: “Madame Antoine”
  • Drama: “High Society”
  • and many more

 

Lee Gi-kwang, Singer & Actor

b. March 30, 1990

  • Member of “Highlight”
  • Drama: “Lovely Horribly”
  • Drama: “Circle”
  • and many more

Yong Jun Hyung, Singer & Actor

b. December 19, 1989

  • Member of “Highlight”
  • Drama: “Monstar”

 

Choi Jong-hoon, Guitarist & Actor

b. March 7, 1990

  • Member of “FT Island”
  • Movie: “You’re My Pet”
  • Drama: “Heroes”

 

Lee Hong-gi, Singer & Actor

b. March 2, 1990

  • Member of “FT Island”
  • Drama: “A Korean Odyssey”
  • Drama: “Modern Farmer”
  • and more

 

Choi Woo-shik, Actor

b. March 26, 1990

 

Hong Jong-Hyun, Actor

b. January 7, 1990

 

Lee Junho, Singer & Actor

b. January 25, 1990

  • Member of 2PM
  • Drama: “Greasy Melo”
  • Drama: “Just Between Lovers”
  • and more

 

Hwang Chansung, Singer & Actor

b. February 11, 1990

  • Member of “2PM”
  • Drama: “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?”
  • Drama: “Queen for Seven Days”
  • and many more

Park Sang-hyun “Thunder,” Singer

b. October 7, 1990

  • Former Member of “MBLAQ”

 

Xiumin, Singer & Actor

  • Member of “EXO”
  • Movie: “Man Who Sells the River”
Was your favorite actor or idol affected by the new enlistment laws?  Please share with us below!
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Drama Unni is a Korean Entertainment Journalist and blogger based out of the US.  She enjoys late night kdrama binges with her two dogs. Email: unni@dramacurrent.com

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