Kwak Dong-yeon to Enlist for Mandatory Military Service on August 25
Actor Kwak Dong-yeon will begin his mandatory military service as an active duty soldier on August 25, The Black Label confirmed.
Actor Kwak Dong-yeon is preparing to press pause on a career that has steadily gathered momentum over the past decade. The Black Label confirmed on July 21 that the actor will begin his mandatory military service as an active duty soldier on August 25, marking the start of a new chapter in his career.
According to the agency, "Kwak Dong-yeon plans to faithfully fulfill his military duty."
The actor will quietly report to the Army Training Center without holding a separate enlistment ceremony. After completing basic military training, he will be assigned to his military unit and officially begin active duty service.
#KwakDongYeon anunciou a data de seu alistamento militar.
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A agência THEBLACKLABEL confirmou que o ator iniciará o serviço militar obrigatório como soldado da ativa em 25 de agosto de 2026.
Desejamos que ele cumpra seu serviço com saúde e retorne em segurança! 💙 pic.twitter.com/RrTxyHji7l
His enlistment also brings changes to television. Kwak Dong-yeon's departure from the cast of tvN's variety program "Bogum Magical" has opened the door for actor Go Kyung-pyo, who joins Season 2 as a new member alongside Park Bo-gum and Lee Sang-yi.
For fans, the announcement arrives during one of the busiest periods of Kwak's career. He has continued building an impressive filmography while earning recognition for his ability to move comfortably between heartfelt dramas, thrillers, and comedy. Every new project has added another layer to his reputation as one of South Korea's most dependable actors.
Kwak Dong-yeon made his acting debut in 2012 through the KBS 2TV drama "My Unexpected Family." Since then, he has steadily expanded his résumé with memorable performances in popular series including "Love in the Moonlight," "Vincenzo," and "The Queen of Tears." Rather than stay put in a single type of role, he has consistently taken on characters with distinct personalities, allowing audiences to see a different side of his acting in each production.
His international profile also received another boost this month. On July 17, Netflix released the series "East Princess," where Kwak drew attention from global viewers through a special appearance as the Crown Prince. Although the role was brief, it added another high-profile credit to a career that continues to attract audiences both inside and outside Korea.
Military enlistment remains a defining milestone for many South Korean actors, often arriving just as careers reach new heights. For Kwak Dong-yeon, the timing follows years of consistent performances that have earned respect from viewers and critics alike.
The temporary break will place his acting career on hold, but his body of work remains firmly established. With memorable performances across television and streaming platforms, Kwak leaves for military service with a strong foundation and a loyal audience waiting for his eventual return.
On August 25, the cameras will pause. The spotlight, however, is unlikely to fade for long.
