Overview
- Lee Jun-young confirmed he will begin mandatory military service on July 21, 2026.
- He told fans directly in a handwritten Instagram letter and included a photo of crumpled drafts to show how hard he worked on the note.
- In the letter he said the official enlistment date made the service feel real, that he is worried, and that he will work hard and return healthy.
- Several completed or scheduled projects, including Four Hands, the Netflix title Our Sticky Love, and the feature Handwritten, are expected to be released around his enlistment to keep him visible.
- South Korea requires able-bodied men to serve about 18 to 21 months, a pause that often leads entertainers to time releases and manage projects so their careers can resume after service.