Actor Lee Shin-young shocks fans with sudden military enlistment news

Actor Lee Shin-young is making headlines after personally revealing that he quietly enlisted in the military without prior notice to his fans. While fans were caught off guard by the sudden news, many are offering support for his prudent and responsible decision.

On the 6th, Lee shared a handwritten letter via SNS. In the letter, he confirmed his recent enlistment and current service status, while expressing both apologies and gratitude toward his supporters.

“I want to say I am sorry for delivering this news a little late,” Lee wrote cautiously.

He explained his decision to remain silent during his initial training, saying, “Even before enlistment, I agonized over how and when to tell you. However, while I was at the training center, I felt a strong desire to focus entirely on my life as a soldier, so I could not share the news in advance.”

Lee also expressed concern for fans who might be startled by the news.

“I am sorry to those who may have been surprised by this sudden news. It weighs on my heart that I made you wait without a word,” he said, explaining his silence. “I am always grateful to those of you who support me unchangingly. I promise to stay healthy and serve diligently before returning.”

Lee's decision to enlist quietly while his acting career was in full swing came as a surprise. However, his choice to prioritize national duty over fame has garnered significant respect.

Lee began his acting career in 2018 through the web drama “Just One Bite Season 1.” He later gained recognition for his role as Park Kwang-beom in the tvN drama “Crash Landing on You” and has since established himself as a rising actor through various works, including “Romantic Doctor Kim Sabu 3.”

Known for his stable acting and visuals, fans expressed sadness over his departure but sent warm wishes, saying, “We hope you complete your service healthily.”

Having made a quiet but firm choice, Lee promised to return as a more mature individual after fulfilling his duties as a young man of the Republic of Korea.