Actor Lee Jung Ha is preparing to begin his mandatory military service next year.
On December 3, his agency Namoo Actors released an official statement confirming that the actor will soon enlist in the military. According to the announcement, Lee Jung Ha applied to serve in the Marine Corps and was recently informed that he had been accepted.
The agency shared that Lee Jung Ha will officially enter the Marine Corps Education and Training Group on January 26, 2026. From that point, he will begin his military training and proceed to fulfill his required military duty as part of South Korea’s mandatory service system.
Namoo Actors also explained that there will not be any separate public event held on the day of his enlistment. Because enlistment days are typically attended by many soldiers and their families, the agency asked fans for their understanding regarding the decision to keep the occasion private.
The company expressed gratitude for the continued support fans have shown toward the actor and asked for warm encouragement as he prepares to begin this new phase of his life. They also noted their hope that he will complete his service safely and return after growing further both personally and professionally.
The agency’s full statement reads as follows:
Hello, this is Namoo Actors.
We would like to share information regarding our actor Lee Jung Ha’s military enlistment schedule. Lee Jung Ha applied to the Marine Corps and was recently notified of his acceptance.
He will enter the Marine Corps Education and Training Group on Monday, January 26, 2026, to fulfill his mandatory military duty.
As the enlistment day is an occasion attended by many service members and their families, there will be no separate official event. We ask for your kind understanding.
We are deeply grateful for the unwavering love you send to actor Lee Jung Ha, and we ask for your warm support until the day he returns after faithfully completing his service and growing more mature.
Thank you.
Born in 1998, Lee Jung Ha first entered the entertainment industry in 2017 through the web drama “Heart Attack Warning” (literal title). He later gained widespread recognition for his role in the popular drama “Moving,” which significantly raised his profile among viewers.
As he prepares to begin his military service, fans and supporters have been expressing their encouragement and well wishes for the actor’s safe and healthy enlistment.
- When will Lee Jung Ha begin his military service?
Lee Jung Ha will officially enter the Marine Corps Education and Training Group on January 26, 2026.
- Which branch of the military will Lee Jung Ha serve in?
Lee Jung Ha has applied to serve in the Marine Corps.
- Will there be a public event on Lee Jung Ha's enlistment day?
No, there will not be a separate public event held on the day of his enlistment.
- What is the reason for keeping the enlistment private?
The agency stated that enlistment days are typically attended by many soldiers and their families, and they asked for understanding regarding the decision to keep the occasion private.
- What role did Lee Jung Ha gain recognition for?
Lee Jung Ha gained widespread recognition for his role in the popular drama 'Moving.'
- What year was Lee Jung Ha born?
Lee Jung Ha was born in 1998.
