South Korean Actor Kim Young-dae Begins Military Service

South Korean actor Kim Young-dae has officially started his mandatory military service.

On the 20th, Kim Young-dae took to Instagram to share a brief message, "I'll be back soon!" along with several photos.

In the photos, Kim sports a short haircut and a black short-sleeved shirt, already exuding a commanding presence.

Kim Young-dae quietly entered the Army training center without any special events. He will undergo five weeks of basic military training before being assigned to his unit. His discharge is scheduled for October 19, 2027.

Born in 1996, Kim Young-dae is 30 years old and has been nicknamed 'Little Kang Dong-won' due to his resemblance to the famous actor. He debuted in 2017 with the web drama 'The Point of Omniscient Interfere Special Edition' and gained widespread popularity through the 'Penthouse' series. He has since appeared in various projects such as 'Shooting Stars', 'The Forbidden Marriage', 'Moonlit', 'I Don't Want to Lose', 'Dear X', and 'To the Moon'.

Reported by Da-yeon Jeong, TenAsia light@tenasia.co.kr