Kim Min Jae Pens Letter, Announcing His Military Enlistment

Actor and rapper Kim Min Jae has announced his mandatory military enlistment. He is known for many beloved K-Dramas, such as Dr. Romantic, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (also known as Goblin), Tempted, Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency, Do You Like Brahms?, Dali & Cocky Prince, and Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist.

On September 6, Kim Min Jae’s agency, Nyam Nyam Entertainment, announced his upcoming enlistment in a statement. It was revealed that he would enlist on September 18.

Kim Min Jae will be enlisting in the military on September 18 to fulfill his mandatory military service. We ask for your unwavering love and warm support until the day he returns in good health.

— Nyam Nyam Entertainment

Kim Min Jae also personally shared the news via his official fan café. The multitalented actor revealed that he will join the military band.

Today, I have something I want to tell you directly. Many of you may have been curious, but I will be enlisting in the military on September 18 to fulfill my mandatory service. I will be joining the military band, and although I feel regret and sad at the thought of not being able to see you for a while, I am also excited and grateful to be able to experience and learn more through my military service.

— Kim Min Jae

Kim Min Jae concluded his letter by thanking fans. He promises to return even stronger.

Thank you for the caring thoughts and concerns, I won’t forget it. I’ll return as a stronger and more enriched individual, and I’ll make sure to repay your love as actor Kim Min Jae.

— Kim Min Jae

Fans have long speculated that the day of Kim Min Jae’s enlistment was coming. He previously shared that Dr. Romantic 3 was his last work before enlisting.

Not Han Suk-kyu accidentally revealing Kim Min Jae's enlistment plans…

“Was that something that shouldn’t have been said?” ????- Han Suk-kyu #DrRomantic3#HanSukKyu #KimMinJae #한석규 #김사부 #낭만닥터김사부3 #김민재 pic.twitter.com/9FC7lK3Uwo

— Han Suk-kyu | 한석규 (@hansukkyu_fans) April 26, 2023

We wish him a safe enlistment! We’ll be waiting for his comeback patiently.