Choosing a pause at the peak of his prime: Actor Lee Jun-young's enlistment and acting career > News

The highlight of Lee Jun-young’s enlistment news lies in the sincere attitude he showed. He did not stop at simply notifying the date, but also revealed a diary photo showing signs of having rewritten the text several times, showing that he prioritized communication with fans. It is impressive that Lee Jun-young, a human being who spent months thinking about and refining his sentences and faced the unfamiliar and heavy reality of enlistment, revealed his honest emotional changes without any addition or subtraction. Even though he tried to calmly calm down and say, "I'm just going," he confessed that he had a lot to think about once his enlistment date was confirmed, which proves how heavily he takes responsibility for his life and his fans. His honest communication method goes beyond one-sided information delivery, and is a special way of speaking that has built an emotional bond with fans, and is a part that gives a sense of his mature humanity.

It is no exaggeration to say that actor Lee Jun-young is currently at the peak of his career. In the JTBC drama 'New Employee Chairman Kang', he reliably performed the difficult role of two people, clearly imprinting his presence as a leading role even while working with prominent veteran actors such as Jeon Hye-jin and Jin Goo. In fact, the work was a popular hit, recording a high viewership rating of around 8-9%, which means that he has completely established himself as a leading actor with solid acting skills, going beyond just being an idol actor. In particular, his characters Kang Yong-ho and Hwang Jun-hyeon are at the center of the play, penetrating the complex narrative of corporate checks and team play. Even as he is about to enlist, his professionalism and focus on filming the final scenes on site is an indicator of why he is considered the number one choice for casting in numerous works.

When we review his acting career, we can see that he was not simply lucky, but was a thoroughly prepared artist. Since his debut as a member of the group U-Kiss in 2014, through the Idol Rebooting Project and turning into an actor, he has accumulated an extensive filmography that covers all genres. The strong character transformation he showed in OTT masterpieces such as Netflix's 'D.P.', 'Mask Girl', and 'Weak Hero Class 2' clearly showed how wide his acting spectrum is. In addition, the experience he gained while working on musical stages, movies, and dramas allowed him to build a unique character called an 'artist-type person' rather than being confined to the frame of a simple 'idol-turned-actor'. His philosophy of calling his fans 'teacher' and learning from them also clearly shows how humble and progressive he is not only in his acting but also in his attitude towards life itself.

What's interesting is that even after his enlistment, the public can continue to see his new appearance for the time being. This is because the tvN drama 'Four Hands', which has already finished filming or is in post-production, is scheduled to air in August, after his enlistment. This means that there is a buffer zone in place to appease fans' disappointment even while he is carrying out his national defense duties, and at the same time, it shows how intensely he has planned his work activities. Lee Jun-young performs his role perfectly until the very end before enlisting, and erases his anxiety about his gap year through his own efforts. As he promised his fans, "I will do well as I am," he is not stopping his career as an actor, but is taking a pause and preparing to leap higher again.