Talented young actor
According to Allkpop, there is a Korean actor whose career interruption due to military service seems unbelievable, that is Lee Do Hyun. Because even when he was in the army, his image was still overwhelming the screen in new films, of many different genres.
Lee Do Hyun enlisted in the army on August 14, 2023, at the age of 28. In particular, this period is the peak of the actor's career, when in recent years, he has continuously had impressive works such as "18 again" (Return to 18), "Sweet Home 1", "Youth of May".
Lee Do Hyun is considered a young actor with acting ability and knows how to choose attractive scripts.
At the end of 2022 - the beginning of 2023, the movie "The Glory" in which he played the male lead created a global fever. In August last year, as soon as the drama The Good Bad Mother aired on JTBC successfully, Lee Do Hyun officially enlisted in the army, undergoing basic training, before joining the Korean Air Force (ROKAF) for 21 months.
The actor's farewell was quiet and private, with only his family and a few close friends. He did not want to be surrounded by fans and the media.
Fans expressed regret at not being able to see the handsome actor on screen for nearly 2 years.
But contrary to the concerns, Lee Do Hyun seems to have prepared carefully so that his image continues to be present, even during the "prisoning for military service" period. This is something that not every actor can do.
October 8, 2021
He worked hard before enlisting in the army, accepting many new film projects. In Netflix's "Sweet Home 2", Lee Do Hyun made a surprise appearance in the ending, promising an important role in the third film scheduled to premiere in the first half of this year.
Director Lee Eung Bok revealed: Thats not all he filmed for. Lee Do Hyun will play a leading role in part 3.
In another film of online platform Tving Death's game, Lee Do Hyun attracted attention despite only appearing in 1 episode. He plays Jang Gun Woo, a character that Choi I Jae (Seo In Guk)'s soul is drawn into, which plunges her into a romantic, dramatic love affair.
Not only on the small screen, this February, Lee Do Hyun will appear on the big screen, with the main role in his first movie "Exhuma".
Although the film has not been released, the images of Lee Do Hyun and the female lead Kim Go Eun have caused a storm on social networks. The image of a phap su with long hair, tattoos, full of mystery and charm, helped Lee Do Hyun have an impressive transformation.
Director Jang Jae Hyun shared: "Lee Do Hyun's modern appearance and charisma are completely suitable for the character Bong Gil, bringing great synchronous power. In addition, Lee Do Hyun has an incredible ability to complete very difficult scenes with his acting skills.
Lee Do Hyun once said that he was not afraid to join the army. And now he is proving what he is saying is true. The actor has had a meticulous plan for his nearly 2-year " absence".
Currently, Exhuma is the most watched Korean film project in February. The audience hopes that this debut film will help Lee Do Hyun enhance his reputation and continue to develop as a film actor after his success in television.
According to Allkpop, an industry insider mentioned: "People say that no actor can replace Lee Do Hyun at his age", "With his scope of activities expanded from OTT to screen during his hiatus in the military, he is an actor who can succeed in his career even after his military discharge."
