Twenty-Five Twenty-One's Nam Joo-hyuk reveals details of his military enlistment

On January 31, Nam Joo-hyuk's agency, Management SOOP, released an official statement announcing that the actor had passed the military police task force. A few weeks earlier, on January 5, the actor reportedly had an interview with the Military Police Corps for his position during his mandatory military enlistment.

His final acceptance of the role was confirmed today along with the announcement that Nam Joo-hyuk will officially enlist in March 2023.

While there was a lot of confusion regarding the actor's military service, many thought that he would enlist back in December 2022. However, his preparations to get posted and shoot for his upcoming K-drama, Vigilante at the same time delayed his enlistment. However, he is now finally ready to prepare for his departure in March.

Fans send best wishes for Nam Joo-hyuk's departure to his mandatory military service

Following his application to the Capital Defense Command Military Police Group in May 2022, fans are excited to learn that Nam Joo-hyuk was accepted for the same and will be serving under that division during the course of his enlistment. As a must for all military enlistments, the actor will receive basic five-week military training before his transfer to a permanent station.

While fans are a little saddened by the absence of Nam Joo-hyuk K-dramas that is to befall them, they also couldn't help but shower the actor with praise and well-wishes for his military service. Given that the enlistment period can be a tough time for individuals, fans showcased their ever-lasting support for the actor, with promises to wait for his return.

However, Nam Joo-hyuk doesn't plan on leaving his fans empty-handed. Just last month, he reportedly wrapped up shooting for his upcoming K-drama, Vigilante. The story revolves around a school student who lost his mother at the hands of local gangsters and grew up as a vigilante killing criminals. Fans are excited to see the actor take on an all-new role in the show.

Vigilante is an adaption of a webtoon of the same name, written by CRG and illustrated by Kim Gyu Sam. This additional factor excites both K-drama and Manhwa fans for the release of Vigilante.

Though the official release date is yet to be announced, given the past success and massive acceptance that webtoon-based K-dramas have received, there's no doubt that Vigilante is most likely to be a well-loved show. Fans can watch the K-drama on many platforms, including Disney+.

The actor's impressive performances over the years have helped him garner a massive fanbase. Some of his iconic K-dramas include Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo, Twenty-Five Twenty-One, Start-Up, and more.

As more people fall for his impeccable acting and unmatched visuals, the news of his military enlistment has a huge crowd sobbing over the same, especially given that the actor is only expected to return in December 2024. Regardless, fans continue to send him their best wishes and shower Nam Joo-hyuk with their love and support as they await his return.

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Aishwarya is a pop culture writer who covers K-drama and K-pop at Sportskeeda. After completing her Bachelor's in English and Communication Skills, she sought a job that allowed her to explore her passion, and being a K-pop and K-drama reporter felt like the ideal fit. Aishwarya has 3 years of experience under her belt and previously took on several internships in the industry that further motivated her in choosing writing as a career.

Aishwarya believes in conducting extensive research and verifying facts with the help of reputable sources to produce accurate articles. She also spends a significant amount of time on Twitter to understand how netizens are reacting to the latest trends in the industry before crafting her content.

She admires SUGA from BTS for his dedication to his work and aspires to immerse herself into the things she loves, just like him. If she could go back in time, she would jump at the opportunity to be part of ""Reply 1988,"" a K-drama set in a time when neighborhood relationships were cherished and interpersonal connections were of utmost importance. Although she loves how technology has advanced, she would also love to experience living in an era before it was invented.

When Aishwarya's not writing and reading about the latest developments in the industry, she spends her time crocheting, sketching, cycling, reading Mangas, and cooking.

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