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Song Kang’s photo from his military service goes viral; fans react

Song Kang, who has acted in series like 'Sweet Home' and 'Love Alarm', enlisted for the South Korean mandatory military duty on April 2, 2024.

April 06, 2024 / 16:59 IST
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Nevertheless on Netflix actor Song Kang will complete his mandatory military service in 2025; a photo of him (left) from his first week of training with South Korea's 7th Infantry Division, 12th Company, 2-1 Platoon has gone viral. (Image via X/@songkangpic)

Actor Song Kang's photo from his military service has evoked a series of emotions among fans, and a sense of longing for the 'My Demon' star. Dressed in his military uniform, Song Kang's image quickly went viral, eliciting an outpouring of support and affection from admirers who expressed how much they miss him during his absence.

The sight of Song Kang in uniform served as a poignant reminder of the actor's temporary hiatus from the entertainment industry as he fulfilled his mandatory military service. The viral picture is from his first week of training with the 7th Infantry Division, 12th Company, 2-1 Platoon. Fans, accustomed to seeing him on screen, were filled with emotions upon seeing his new appearance, with many eagerly anticipating his return.

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Song Kang, known for his charismatic performances in popular K-dramas such as 'The Liar and His Lover' and the most recent 'My Demon', has amassed a dedicated fanbase drawn to his talent and charm.

Song Kang enlisted in the South Korean mandatory military duty on April 2, 2024. In South Korea, it is compulsory for every able-bodied male citizen to enlist and serve in the military for a certain amount of time. The actor started his military service as an active-duty soldier and will fulfil his duties within a time period of 18–21 months. He will be discharged from the military in 2025.