Lee Gyu-lee is a business writer at The Korea Times, focusing primarily on IT & telecommunications, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and KOTRA. Prior to this, she has covered a wide range of cultural news, from film, television and K-pop to lifestyle and fashion.
VIDEO Actor Kang all smiles as he ends military service
Actor Kang Ha-neul makes “finger hearts” for fans as he leaves a military base after finishing his mandatory service. Twitter image
By Lee Gyu-lee
By Lee Gyu-lee
Actor Kang Ha-neul, 29,
of his military base in Gyeryong, South Chungcheong Province, Thursday to greet his fans with a big smile after finishing his mandatory 20-month service.
Kang saluted one last time to fans, who arrived early in the morning to celebrate the day with him.
“This is my first time to be discharged from military service, so I don't know what to say,” Kang said with a smile. “It was such a valuable time. I read many books and learned many things. It was very meaningful.
“First things first, I need to call my parents and … have a can of cold beer later.”
During his service, Kang continued his acting career. In the musical “Shinheung Military Academy,” staged by the Army, he played the main role and worked with other actors who were serving, including Ji Chang-wook.
Kang will return to the new TV show “Camellia Blooms,” a romantic comedy-drama, set to air in September.