Lee Jae-wook Enlists in the Military Today: "I Will Return Safely"

By  Kang Sun-ae  | May 18, 2026

Lee Jae-wook Enlists in the Military Today: "I Will Return Safely"
Lee Jae-wookActor Lee Jae-wook (28) begins his mandatory military service today.

Lee Jae-wook is set to enter the Army Training Center on the 18th to complete his basic military training before serving as an active-duty soldier. There will be no separate official events held at the site.

One day before his enlistment, Lee Jae-wook shared a photo of his newly cropped hair on his social media. With a bright expression, he greeted his fans, saying, "I will return safely."

Despite his enlistment, fans will still be able to see Lee Jae-wook on screen. The ENA drama "Doctor on the Edge", which he has already finished filming, is scheduled to premiere this June. Additionally, the Netflix series "Dead-End Job" is slated for release in the second half of this year.

Meanwhile, Lee Jae-wook debuted in the 2018 tvN drama "Memories of the Alhambra" and has since received much love from viewers for his performances in various works, including "Search: WWW", "Extraordinary You", "Alchemy of Souls", "Death's Game", "Dear Hongrang", and "Last Summer".

(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)