South Korean actor Lee Jae Wook, best known for his roles in The Extraordinary You, The Battle of Jangsari and Alchemy of Souls, among others, will be soon enlisting for mandatory military service. The actor's agency even confirmed the date of his joining.<h2>When will Lee Jae Wook join for military service?</h2>As per the report of The Korea Times, Lee Jae Wook's agency, Log Studio, said that the actor will be enlisting in the army on May 18 without any special events to mark the transition. This comes after in an earlier interview held post the release of Netflix series. Dear Hongrang, he disclosed his plan to enlist in the military, saying he hopes to grow stronger with the experience.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/watched-alchemy-of-souls-yet-7-k-dramas-of-lee-jae-wook-you-should-check-out-1757081891996">Watched Alchemy of Souls yet? 7 k-dramas of Lee Jae-wook you should check out!</a>&nbsp;Soon fans took to social media platforms reacting to the news of him joining military service. One user wrote, “Lee Jae Wook will be required to do active military service in the Army on May 18. They say he'll first enter training camp, then start his duties as an active soldier. #leejaewook.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Lee Jae-wook bakal wajib militer aktif di Angkatan Darat pada 18 Mei!! 😭😭 Katanya dia akan masuk kamp pelatihan dulu, lalu mulai tugas sebagai tentara aktif <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/leejaewook?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#leejaewook</a> <a href="https://t.co/teDgqgJan2">pic.twitter.com/teDgqgJan2</a>&mdash; Rie (@aaeriday) <a href="https://twitter.com/aaeriday/status/2051116881730535852?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Another user wrote, "Lee Jae Wook is going to the army this month. I wanna shoot myself. I'm gonna miss him so much. Please do a farewell live stream before you go."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">JAEWOOK SE VA AL EJÉRCITO ESTE MES, ME QUIERO DAR UN BALAZO, lo voy a extrañar demasiado 😭😭💔 por favor haz un en vivo de despedida antes de irte 🙏🏻✨✨💌 <a href="https://t.co/TN4BnayJ6E">https://t.co/TN4BnayJ6E</a>&mdash; Melissa. 🫧🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵 (@melisongo24) <a href="https://twitter.com/melisongo24/status/2051071833877733829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"After Rowoon, Lee Jaewook is now enlisted for military duty on 18 May this year, his agency confirms. Fighting, Wookie!! Hope you comeback safely and stronger..#LeeJaeWook", wrote the third user.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/k-pop-star-karina-is-sorry-for-her-relationship-with-lee-jae-wook-697614">K-pop star Karina is 'sorry' for her relationship with Lee Jae-Wook - Entertainment News</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">After Rowoon, Lee Jaewook is now enlisted for military duty on 18 May this year, his agency confirms. Fighting, Wookie!! Hope you comeback safely and stronger.. 🫡🪖<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LeeJaeWook?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LeeJaeWook</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%EC%9D%B4%EC%9E%AC%EC%9A%B1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#이재욱</a> <a href="https://t.co/7KwziHalvX">https://t.co/7KwziHalvX</a> <a href="https://t.co/U28KMsZOuF">pic.twitter.com/U28KMsZOuF</a>&mdash; M.R.P.Y #BboEver 🇮🇩🇵🇸🇺🇦 (@mrpy_formybbo) <a href="https://twitter.com/mrpy_formybbo/status/2051112609399873816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>All about Lee Jae Wook&nbsp;</h2>Lee Jae Wook began his acting career as a supporting character in the hit tvN television series Memories of the Alhambra as a hacker-programmer, starring Hyun Bin, whose agency VAST Entertainment recruited him immediately.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lee-jae-wook-and-aespas-karina-are-no-longer-together-reports-706830">K-drama star Lee Jae Wook and aespa’s Karina are no longer together</a>&nbsp;He soon went on to star in shows which became the topic of discussion and topped the rating charts. One user wrote, "Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol", "True Beauty", "When the Weather Is Fine", "Move to Heaven", "Alchemy of Souls", "Death's Game", "The Impossible Heir", "Dear Hongrang" and "Last Summer", among others. He also had a cameo appearance in BLACKPINK Jisoo's show, Boyfriend on Demand.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/boyfriend-on-demand-star-studded-cast-including-lee-jae-wook-and-jay-park-sparks-frenzy-in-blackpink-s-jisoo-seo-in-guk-s-show-1771576815958">Boyfriend On Demand: Star-studded cast including Lee Jae Wook and Jay Park sparks frenzy in BLACKPINK’s Jisoo–Seo In Guk's show</a>&nbsp;Lee Jae Wook will be next seen in a medical romance show titled Doctor on the Edge. Directed by Lee Myoungwoo, it is based on the webtoon Endurance Doctor by Kim Tae Poong. It tells the story of two people who arrived on the isolated island, where unsettling signs begin to appear from the very first day. Apart from Lee Jae Wook, it also stars Shin Ye Eun, Hong Min Gi and Lee Soo Kyung among others.&nbsp;

Lee Jae Wook will be reportedly enlisting for his military service this month. The South Korean actor is best known for his roles in Alchemy of Souls and Extraordinary You, among others.

South Korean actor Lee Jae Wook, best known for his roles in The Extraordinary You, The Battle of Jangsari and Alchemy of Souls, among others, will be soon enlisting for mandatory military service. The actor's agency even confirmed the date of his joining. When will Lee Jae Wook join for military service? As per the report of The Korea Times, Lee Jae Wook's agency, Log Studio, said that the actor will be enlisting in the army on May 18 without any special events to mark the transition. This comes after in an earlier interview held post the release of Netflix series. Dear Hongrang, he disclosed his plan to enlist in the military, saying he hopes to grow stronger with the experience. Also Read: Watched Alchemy of Souls yet? 7 k-dramas of Lee Jae-wook you should check out! Soon fans took to social media platforms reacting to the news of him joining military service. One user wrote, “Lee Jae Wook will be required to do active military service in the Army on May 18. They say he'll first enter training camp, then start his duties as an active soldier. #leejaewook.”

Lee Jae Wook will be reportedly enlisting for his military service this month. The South Korean actor is best known for his roles in Alchemy of Souls and Extraordinary You, among others.

South Korean actor Lee Jae Wook, best known for Alchemy of Souls and Extraordinary You to begin military service; agency confirms date

From Memories of Alhambra to Alchemy of Souls, Lee Jae-wook has come a long way in the showbiz journey. Here are a few of the shows he has featured in. 

Watched Alchemy of Souls yet? 7 k-dramas of Lee Jae-wook you should check out!

After much talk about their relationship, K-drama star Lee Jae-wook and aespa’s star Karina have called it quits just five weeks after it was revealed that the two were dating and were getting closer and serious about each other.&nbsp;

C-JeS Studios, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/k-drama-star-lee-jae-wook-confirms-dating-aespas-karina-to-launch-own-agency-amid-c-jes-exit-695418">Lee Jae-wook</a>'s management agency, confirmed the breakup. The agency stated that the actor chose to end the relationship to focus on his current work. It added that the two would continue to support each other professionally.

<h2>Why have Lee Jae-wook and Karina split?</h2>

The statement read: "Actor Lee Jae-wook decided to end the relationship in order to focus on the work that he is currently filming. The two will remain good colleagues and support one another. They will greet their fans with good activities through their respective avenues in the future. Please show your interest and support.”

There was a lot of attention on the two ever since they were spotted together and rumour mills started working&nbsp;double time. The couple also faced a controversy, so much so that Karina had to apologise for falling in love. When the news of their relationship came out, while some expressed their happiness, others were upset as they questioned Karina’s choices and asked if fans’ love was not enough for her.&nbsp;

<h2>Karina had to apologise to fans for her&nbsp;relationship with Lee Jae</h2>

In a handwritten note shared on her Instagram, the Korean singer said that she shares her <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/k-pop-star-karina-is-sorry-for-her-relationship-with-lee-jae-wook-697614">“sincere apologies”</a> to those who are hurt. "I'm fully aware of how much MYs (the name of the group's fan club), who have supported me, would have been disappointed in me to think of all the stories that we shared together," the letter read.

"I would like to make amends for the hurt that I caused to MYs. I have always been sincere to MYs and each and every one of you are so precious to me. Thank you for reading this short text, which is not enough to show you everything that I feel, and I promise to show you how I will work harder to not let you down," it further read.&nbsp;

Lee Jae-wook and Karina first met at a Prada fashion show in Milan on January 14. Ever since, the two have been pictured often together on late-night walks.

After much talk about their relationship, K-drama star Lee Jae-wook and aespa’s star Karina have called it quits just five weeks after it was revealed that the two were dating and were getting closer and serious about each other.

After much talk about their relationship, K-drama star Lee Jae-wook and aespa’s star Karina have called it quits just five weeks after it was revealed that the two were dating and were getting closer and serious about each other. C-JeS Studios, Lee Jae-wook's management agency, confirmed the breakup. The agency stated that the actor chose to end the relationship to focus on his current work. It added that the two would continue to support each other professionally. Why have Lee Jae-wook and Karina split? The statement read: "Actor Lee Jae-wook decided to end the relationship in order to focus on the work that he is currently filming. The two will remain good colleagues and support one another. They will greet their fans with good activities through their respective avenues in the future. Please show your interest and support.” There was a lot of attention on the two ever since they were spotted together and rumour mills started working double time. The couple also faced a controversy, so much so that Karina had to apologise for falling in love. When the news of their relationship came out, while some expressed their happiness, others were upset as they questioned Karina’s choices and asked if fans’ love was not enough for her. Karina had to apologise to fans for her relationship with Lee Jae In a handwritten note shared on her Instagram, the Korean singer said that she shares her “sincere apologies” to those who are hurt. "I'm fully aware of how much MYs (the name of the group's fan club), who have supported me, would have been disappointed in me to think of all the stories that we shared together," the letter read. "I would like to make amends for the hurt that I caused to MYs. I have always been sincere to MYs and each and every one of you are so precious to me. Thank you for reading this short text, which is not enough to show you everything that I feel, and I promise to show you how I will work harder to not let you down," it further read. Lee Jae-wook and Karina first met at a Prada fashion show in Milan on January 14. Ever since, the two have been pictured often together on late-night walks.

K-drama star Lee Jae Wook and aespa’s Karina are no longer together

The Alchemy of Souls actor Lee Jae Wook is set to become an entrepreneur. The actor joins a long list of celebrities who have been venturing into entrepreneurship over the last couple of months.&nbsp;

Lee Jae Wook is reportedly set to establish his own agency. This development comes shortly after his relationship with aespa’s Karina was revealed, following his confirmation of their romantic involvement.

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Lee’s contract with his current&nbsp;agency C-Jes will expire soon and the actor reportedly has no plans of renewing it. He is looking forward to establishing his own agency called One-Man Company. It was earlier reported by South Korean media outlet SPOTV that the 25-year-old actor wants to venture beyond films.&nbsp;

C-Jes is home to celebrities like Choi Min Shik, Ra Mi Ran, Ryu Jun Yeo, and Moon So Ri. Lee Jae Wook was in contract with them for three years but the contract is set to expire in April.&nbsp;

<h2>What C-Jes has to say about Lee Jae Wook's exit</h2>

C-Jes recently addressed rumours of him leaving the agency. &nbsp;The company confirmed that the actor&nbsp;is still under the contract. Additionally, they commented that since there is still some time left, they would refrain from commenting on his future status.

Lee Jae Wook featured in Extraordinary You and became a household name with this feature.&nbsp;

<h2>Lee Jae Wook and Karina's relationship blossoms</h2>

Meanwhile, there is some development for Lee Jae Wook on the relationship front as he is reported to be dating&nbsp;Karina,&nbsp;a member of the K-pop group aespa. According to reports, their romance blossomed after they first met at an overseas fashion event, and their connection continued to grow as they spent time together in Seoul.

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Although both of their agencies didn’t shed light on their relationship, they did hint that the two were exploring a relationship together. They are still getting to know each other, said their agencies.&nbsp;

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The Alchemy of Souls actor Lee Jae Wook is set to become an entrepreneur. The actor joins a long list of celebrities who have been venturing into entrepreneurship over the last couple of months.

The Alchemy of Souls actor Lee Jae Wook is set to become an entrepreneur. The actor joins a long list of celebrities who have been venturing into entrepreneurship over the last couple of months. Lee Jae Wook is reportedly set to establish his own agency. This development comes shortly after his relationship with aespa’s Karina was revealed, following his confirmation of their romantic involvement. Lee’s contract with his current agency C-Jes will expire soon and the actor reportedly has no plans of renewing it. He is looking forward to establishing his own agency called One-Man Company. It was earlier reported by South Korean media outlet SPOTV that the 25-year-old actor wants to venture beyond films. C-Jes is home to celebrities like Choi Min Shik, Ra Mi Ran, Ryu Jun Yeo, and Moon So Ri. Lee Jae Wook was in contract with them for three years but the contract is set to expire in April. What C-Jes has to say about Lee Jae Wook's exit C-Jes recently addressed rumours of him leaving the agency. The company confirmed that the actor is still under the contract. Additionally, they commented that since there is still some time left, they would refrain from commenting on his future status. Lee Jae Wook featured in Extraordinary You and became a household name with this feature. Lee Jae Wook and Karina's relationship blossoms Meanwhile, there is some development for Lee Jae Wook on the relationship front as he is reported to be dating Karina, a member of the K-pop group aespa. According to reports, their romance blossomed after they first met at an overseas fashion event, and their connection continued to grow as they spent time together in Seoul. Although both of their agencies didn’t shed light on their relationship, they did hint that the two were exploring a relationship together. They are still getting to know each other, said their agencies. Also read: James Gunn is all set to give Superman a makeover- with new costume, a new title

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South Korean actor Lee Jae Wook, best known for Alchemy of Souls and Extraordinary You to begin military service; agency confirms date

Watched Alchemy of Souls yet? 7 k-dramas of Lee Jae-wook you should check out!

K-drama star Lee Jae Wook and aespa’s Karina are no longer together

K-drama star Lee Jae Wook gears up to launch agency amid reports of romancing aespa's Karina