Nam Joo-hyuk enlisted at the Nonsan Army Training Center in Chungnam on March 20 last year, where he underwent five weeks of basic military training. During his time there, he demonstrated leadership skills by serving as a platoon leader in training. He was later assigned to the 32nd Military Police Division, where he performed important duties such as maintaining order, conducting investigations and enforcing regulations within the military.
As Nam Joo-hyuk’s resignation approaches, interest in his next project is growing. He has received an offer to star in the upcoming drama Donggung and it seems he is evaluating it positively. Donggung is a dark fantasy action series that tells the story of a ghost hunter and a lady of the court who infiltrate the palace to confront the ghosts that haunt it.
Actress Noh Yoon-seo was also considered for a role in Donggung. Noh Yoon-seo is a rising star who has gained attention through tvN dramas Our Blues AND Intensive course in romancethe Netflix series Black Knightand the movie 20th Century GirlIf Nam Joo-hyuk and Noh Yoon-seo join the cast, the drama is expected to attract even more attention.
While his involvement in Donggung has yet to be confirmed, Nam Joo-hyuk is preparing to reunite with fans soon after his leave. Fans are eagerly awaiting his return and his next project. There is growing excitement over the possibility of Nam Joo-hyuk playing the role of the ghost slayer, Gucheon, in Donggung.
Nam Joo-hyuk’s last project before enlisting was the Disney+ original series Dark Hero. Vigilantbased on a popular webtoon of the same name. In the drama, Nam Joo-hyuk played the protagonist Kim Ji-yong, a complex character who navigates the fine line between good and evil. Through VigilantNam Joo-hyuk shed his previous warm and friendly image, delivering a dark and intense performance that left a lasting impression on fans during his military service.
On the same day that Nam Joo-hyuk is discharged, Golden Child’s Y (Choi Seong-yoon) will also complete his military service. Y served in the 5th Army Artillery Brigade and plans to connect with fans through a live broadcast on the 20th to celebrate his discharge. He expressed his gratitude to his fan club, Goldenness, and promised to return as a more mature version of himself.
