Actor Nam Joo Hyuk, who enlisted in the military this past March, has been making headlines after recent photos of him at the army training center were posted on various online communities.

The released photos of Nam Joo Hyuk show him with a tall stature, a small face, and a bright smile. Despite his short hair, Nam Joo Hyuk's superior visuals caught the attention of many fans and netizens.

Nam Joo Hyuk reportedly passed the Army Military Police Tactical Unit and enlisted on March 20th.

After receiving 5 weeks of basic military training at the army training center, he is expected to complete his education at the Joint Administration School and continue his military service after his unit is assigned.

In addition, Nam Joo Hyuk was reportedly chosen as a squad leader trainee at the recruit training center.

Squad leader trainees are selected by the trainees themselves and are responsible for conveying orders from the officers to the squad, as well as performing duties such as saluting as the squad representative during roll call.

The news of Nam Joo Hyuk's military service has garnered many reactions from fans and netizens.

Here are some of the comments from social media:

"He looks so handsome even in military uniform. I hope he stays healthy and finishes his service well!"

"It's good to see him fulfilling his duty as a Korean citizen. I'm proud of him!"

"I'm sure he'll do great as a squad leader trainee. Fighting, Nam Joo Hyuk!"

"I miss him already, but I'm willing to wait for him to come back safely from his military service."

"His visuals are no joke. He's going to make all the other trainees jealous!"

"I'm happy to see that he's doing well and adjusting to military life. Can't wait for his return!"

As Nam Joo Hyuk continues his military service, fans and netizens alike will be eagerly anticipating his safe return and future projects.

BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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