One of the acclaimed stars of the South Korean entertainment industry, Lee Jun-young, has started his mandatory military service on July 21, 2026. And before he steps into his duty, the Weak Hero Class 2 actor shared a heartfelt handwritten note to fans on his social media.In his message, Lee mentioned that he had initially thought enlistment would not feel like a major moment. However, once he received his official enlistment date, the reality of leaving finally sank in, making the experience far more emotional than he had expected.He also expressed gratitude for the support and love he's getting for his work and promised that he'll be back in good health. Following his message, fans also responded with love and encouragement for the actor.Notably, Lee's military enlistment has come at a particularly successful point in his career. He didn't just appear in Weak Hero's sequel but also engaged fans through his latest K-drama, Reborn Rookie, and will soon appear in another series alongside Song Kang.More details below!Lee Jun-young shared a handwritten message before his military enlistment View this post on Instagram Instagram PostServing in the South Korean military is mandatory for all physically and mentally fit men, and actor Lee Jun-young has also started his service. As mentioned before, he shared a handwritten letter, expressing how he felt when the enlistment announcement came.Once the date was confirmed, Lee felt incredibly emotional, but he was also preparing himself for the next chapter in his life. He promised to complete his military duties diligently and return as a stronger and more mature version of himself. He ended his message with:"I will go and return in good health while staying true to myself. Until the day we meet again, I sincerely hope that all of you will stay healthy and spend happy, meaningful times in each of your lives. Thank you for always caring for and supporting me."Lee Jun-young officially enlisted on July 21, as shared in his message. Usually, most of the Korean men serve for about 18 to 21 months, depending on their assigned branch; Lee is also expected to complete his service and be discharged around January 2028.A look into Lee Jun-young's latest works in K-dramasLee Jun-young made sure that fans have enough of his K-dramas to watch while he's serving in the military. Here's a look into some of his latest K-dramas that have aired and the ones arriving soon:Four Hands Two Sonatas: Lee will play the main lead in this tvN K-drama alongside Song Kang.Our Sticky Love: This is also a much-anticipated series, in which Lee is expected to appear in a special role or a cameo.Reborn Rookie: Lee appears as the male lead and has dual roles of Hwang Jun-hyeon / Kang Yong-ho. He was a promising soccer player whose life turned upside down after a hit-and-run car accident. Soon, he wakes up in the body of the chairman, starting his journey as a reborn rookie.Weak Hero Class 2: Lee plays the role of Geum Seong-je, who happens to be a cold-blooded, unpredictable, sadistic, and charismatic lieutenant in the school gang "Union" led by Na Baek-jin.When Life Gives You Tangerines: Lee Jun-young plays Park Yeong-beom in IU and Park Bo-gum's K-drama, a character who has a pure heart and falls in love at first sight with Geum-myeong during the entrance ceremony.These are just some of the latest works of the actor, as fans can explore more of his K-dramas and films. So, while he fulfills his duties, fans can tune in to these hit series!Also Read: Overdo's AI intro is stealing the spotlight for all the wrong reasonsContinue exploring SoapCentral for more updates on your favorite stars!