Alchemy Of Souls Star Lee Jae-Wook Begins Military Service; Reveals Buzz Cut Photo With Emotional Message - Fans REACT

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Korean actor Lee Jae-Wook began his mandatory military service on May 18, and he shared the news with fans on May 17 through Instagram. In a post showing his freshly shaved buzz cut, he reassured followers, “I will return in good health.” Lee is now officially enlisted, and he will first undergo basic training before serving as an active duty soldier. Earlier this month, the actor had revealed his enlistment date, giving fans advance notice. Although he has begun his military service, fans will still be able to see him in several projects he completed before enlisting.

Lee Jae-Wook's emotional post before military enlistment

Lee Jae-wook shared a series of photos on Instagram with the message, “I will return healthy.” The images showed him with a freshly shaved head, taken just a day before his enlistment. In addition to the photos, he shared glimpses of celebratory cakes and meals, giving followers a peek at the small pre-enlistment festivities with friends and loved ones.

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Reacting to the post, one fan said, "You have no idea how much I've cried missing you. Come back soon, my love. Stay well and healthy. Be strong and brave." Several fans extended good wishes and asked him to come back safe and healthy.

Lee Jae-Wook's upcoming projects

Lee Jae-Wook is set to star in ENA’s upcoming drama Doctor on the Edge, which premieres on June 1. Due to his military enlistment, he will be unable to attend the drama’s production presentation scheduled for May 26. Speaking about his upcoming projects, he earlier said that Doctor on the Edge tells the story of a doctor stranded on a remote island, but it also explores emotions we all experience in our daily lives. He shared that he laughed and cried a lot during filming. Jae-Wook also added that Dead-End Job will likely be the most unconventional domestic release of the year.Meanwhile, speaking about his popular K-drama, Alchemy of Souls, Jae-Wook stars as Jang Uk in the hit fantasy romance K-drama. He plays a noble and rebellious young wizard from a noble family who seeks to change his twisted fate with the help of an elite warrior whose soul is trapped in a weak body. When he encounters the deadly assassin Naksu, confined within the fragile body of Mu-Deok, their relationship evolves from a strict master-pupil bond to hesitant allies, and ultimately blossoms into a deep, tragic romance.