The time has finally come for Kwak Dong Yeon to fulfill his duties to the nation. As reported by Soompi, on Tuesday (July 21, 2026), local South Korean media reported that the South Korean actor will enlist in the military next month.
His agency, TheBlackLabel, confirmed the news. "Kwak Dong Yeon will begin active duty on August 25, 2026, and will carry out his military service with full responsibility," the agency said in a statement.
It was also added that the actor will enter the Korean Army Training Center without a special farewell ceremony. The Korea JoongAng Daily reported that after completing basic training, he will be assigned to a unit as an active-duty soldier.
Due to his military service, Kwak Dong Yeon will not be participating in the new season of The Village Barber , which is scheduled to begin filming in late August. The new season also features Go Kyung Pyo as a new cast member.
However, he is expected to take part in the filming of the 10th anniversary special variety show "Love in the Moonlight" scheduled for early August. Kwak Dong Yeon left for military service in the midst of his increasingly shining career.
As is known, he made his acting debut in 2012 through the KBS2 drama My Husband Got a Family . He then appeared in various successful dramas, including Love in the Moonlight, My ID Is Gangnam Beauty, Vincenzo, and Queen of Tears .
Most recently, he also acted in the Netflix series The East Palace, which premiered on July 17, 2026. Last April, Kwak Dong Yeon also attracted attention after signing a contract with TheBlackLabel. In a statement, the agency's representative revealed the reasons for their decision to recruit the actor.
"Kwak Dong Yeon is an actor with a wide acting spectrum and limitless potential; he has portrayed a variety of characters with his own unique colors in many projects. We will be a reliable partner in his new steps and in showcasing new sides of him in the future," the agency said.
He added, "We ask for your continued support and affection for Kwak Dong Yeon's future career journey." Kwak Dong Yeon himself was confirmed to have parted ways with his former agency, Blitzway Entertainment, after six years of working together last April 2026.
By joining TheBlackLabel, he's under the same roof as his Love in the Moonlight co-star, Park Bo Gum. The agency also houses a number of other artists, including Im Si Wan, Lee Jong Won, Taeyang (Big Bang), Jeon Somi, MEOVV, and Allday Project.
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