[HanCinema's News] Hong Jong-hyun Met Kim Woo-bin Before Starting Mandatory Military Service
By William Schwartz | Published on
On the latest episode of the entertainment news show 'E-news Exclusive', footage from actor Hong Jong-hyun's entrance into mandatory military service from earlier this month was broadcast.
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The actor discussed his nervousness about entering into mandatory military service at such a late age, close to the maximum, and knowing about the holidays that we would need to spend with his unit.
Hong Jong-hyun also made reference to Kim Woo-bin. Hong Jong-hyun said that Kim Woo-bin was the last friend that he met before having to leave. Hong Jong-hyun said that they encouraged one another. Hong Jong-hyun was leaving, and Kim Woo-bin was coming back from his long illness.
Because of Kim Woo-bin's diagnosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, he is exempt from mandatory military service requirements. He may have felt guilt about this, considering that Hong Jong-hyun expressed similar guilt for beginning his service so late compared to his friends. The two actors met early on in their careers in the 2011 dramas "Drama Special - White Christmas" and "Vampire Idol".
Written by William Schwartz
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William Schwartz
Staff writer. Has been writing articles for HanCinema since 2012, having lived in South Korea from 2011 to 2021. He is currently located in the Southern Illinois. William Schwartz can be contacted via william@hancinema.net, and is open to requests for content in future articles.