ENTERTAINMENT
Gong Hyo-jin's husband Kevin Oh enlisted in the military.
On the 2nd, Kevin O's agency, T Cask ENT, announced, "We would like to announce the news of Kevin O's military enlistment to the fans who love and care for him," and released a photo of Kevin O with his hair cut short.
The agency said, "Kevin O decided to enlist in the military to expand his musical activities based in Korea and to have a stable family life with his wife in Korea." He continued, "Thanks to Korea, I was able to live and develop a new music career, so I expressed my desire through our company to return after completing my military service and continue to provide good music that can share warmth with my fans and many others."
The agency said, "Kevin Oh courageously enlisted last December, leaving a message saying that he hopes everyone who knows him is staying healthy both physically and mentally." They added, "It is one of the natural duties of a citizen of the Republic of Korea, so we especially told the outside world about his enlistment in advance." “I did not forget to ask my fans for their generous understanding and understanding as I was enlisting without informing them.” In addition, “We ask for your continued support and love until the day Kevin Oh faithfully completes his military service and returns in good health. We will not spare any affection and support for the artist so that Kevin Oh can return after completing his military service successfully and continue to deliver good music to fans.” He added.
Although Kevin Oh is not obligated to serve in the military as a Korean-American, he appears to have chosen to join the military for his marriage to Gong Hyo-jin and his music activities in Korea. Kevin Oh won the Mnet audition program ‘Superstar K7’ in 2015. In 2019, he also appeared on JTBC's competition program 'Super Band'. In addition, the dramas ‘Dear My Friends’, ‘Chicago Typewriter’, ‘Manhole’, ‘Twelve Nights’, ‘Clean with Passion First’, ‘Stove League’, ‘Number of Cases’, ‘Snow Strengthening’, and ‘Yumi’s Cells’ Participated in ‘Season 2’ OST.
Kevin Oh married actress Gong Hyo-jin, who is 10 years older than him, in October 2022.
Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr
