Nam Da Reum, a South Korean actor, has revealed his intention to enrol early in the country’s required military duty, which will begin next week.
According to the Korean newspaper Soompi, Nam Da Reum announced in a letter to his followers on February 1 that he will be joining the military on February 8. He is not yet compelled to serve because he is just 21 years old by Korean standards (and 19 years old by international standards), but he said in his letter that enlisting early has always been one of his personal ambitions.
“Hello, this is Nam Da Reum. Are you enjoying the Lunar New Year holiday?” the actor began. Uniques [Nam Da Reum’s official fandom], I hope that you all receive lots of good fortune in the new year and that you will spend 2022 in good health,” he wrote in a post shared by his mother on her Instagram.
“The reason I’m writing this letter is because I have news that I wanted to personally convey to Uniques myself. In a week, on February 8, 2022, I will be enlisting in the military.” the message read. “After the date was set, I began quietly preparing while feeling apologetic that I wasn’t able to let Uniques know sooner, but I still wanted to tell Uniques first before anyone else, which is why I’m announcing the news here.”
The actor further continued to write, “Ever since I was young, serving in the military early was one of my goals. Although I wasn’t able to go at the age of 20 [by Korean reckoning], I think it’s a relief that I’m at least able to go at the age of 21.”
“After I come back, I will try to show you an improved version of myself as an adult and as an actor. Uniques, please take good care of your health. I will return a more mature person. Thank you.” he concluded.
However, Nam Da Reum began performing as a child actor and also has appeared in numerous popular Korean dramas as just a juvenile version of the main characters, notably While You Were Sleeping, Start Up, as well as Doom At Your Service. He made his television debut inside the 2009 series Boys Over Flowers.
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