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Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'The Murky Stream' to mark Rowoon's final role; former SF9 member to enlist in military on July 21
K-drama actor and former SF9 member Rowoon is the latest star to enlist for South Korea's mandatory military service. According to a statement from his agency, FNC Entertainment, Rowoon will begin his service on July 21. He will first undergo several weeks of basic training before being assigned to his unit as an active-duty soldier in the Republic of Korea Army, the agency told SPOTV News. More about Rowoon Having made his debut in 2016 as a member of K-pop boy group SF9, he quickly gained attention for his tall stature, striking visuals, and charismatic presence. However, in 2023, he officially left the group to focus solely on acting—a move that has since paid off with a string of well-received performances. He began his acting career in 2017 with a supporting role in School 2017 and has since led several successful K-dramas, including: Extraordinary You (2019) She Would Never Know (2021) The King's Affection (2021) Destined With You (2023) The Matchmakers (2023) & more These projects helped solidify Rowoon's reputation as a leading actor in the Korean drama industry, earning praise for his emotional range and strong screen presence. Rowoon's final role before enlistment Before enlisting, the actor will appear in Disney+'s upcoming historical drama The Murky Stream, set to premiere later this year. The project is expected to reveal a new side of the actor and could serve as a defining moment in his career. As his enlistment date approaches, Rowoon joins a growing list of popular male celebrities fulfilling their military duties in 2024 and 2025. Fans have begun sharing messages of support and well-wishes, eagerly anticipating his return and the next chapter in his career post-service. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Pink Villa
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Extraordinary You star Rowoon to enlist in military in July, ahead of The Murky Stream release: Know estimated discharge date
Popular South Korean actor and former SF9 member, Rowoon, is set to enlist in the military in two months. This is due to the mandatory national obligation in South Korea, which is 18 months in duration. According to a May 27 report by K-media outlet My Daily, he will be completing the basic military training, before receiving his assigned unit. After weeks of speculation about a June enlistment, the news has been confirmed, understandably leaving fans with a heavy heart. Rowoon's military enlistment and estimated discharge date Rowoon will join the military training camp on July 21, Monday, where he will be under observation by officials. They will assess his performance and assign him to a specific unit based on that. After that he will head to the designated base and start his military service as an active-duty soldier. Regarding that, an official said, "Rowoon's enlistment date has been released. After enlisting, he will faithfully fulfill his military service and then meet his fans again." As Rowoon has not been listed under any special training programmes, his term is expected to be the usual 18-month period. In that case, his tentative military discharge date is January 21, 2027. Will Rowoon's enlistment affect his upcoming projects? As the actor is getting enlisted in two months, he will be absent for the promotion of his upcoming series, The Murky Stream. The upcoming historical drama is expected to premiere around September of this year. Hence, fans will miss Rowoon's presence as Shin Ye Eun and Park Seo Ham move forward with their promotional activities without him. About The Murky Stream The Murky Stream is a multi-genre (historical/action/political thriller) series set in the Joseon period, where the once clear Gyeonggang River becomes a murky stream in a chaotic and lawless land. It follows the interconnected fates of Jang Si Yul (Rowoon), a man with a hidden past who becomes a rogue, Choi Eun (Shin Ye Eun), a wise and just woman, and Jung Cheon (Park Seo Ham), a young man who aspires to be an incorruptible official. About Rowoon Rowoon made his acting debut in 2017 in the drama School 2017, gaining recognition for his roles in shows like Extraordinary You, Destined with You, Tomorrow and The King's Affection. He started his entertainment industry career as a member of K-pop group SF9 in 2016, and left it in 2023, to focus solely on acting.
