South Korean actor and singer Kwon Hyun-bin will enter the Marine Corps Training and Education Command on November 24 to begin mandatory military service, his agency Ghost Studio announced on October 24, 2025.
After completing basic military training, the South Korean star will fulfill his national defense obligations as a member of the Marine Corps. His agency also confirmed that his enlistment will take place as a private occasion without an official ceremony, citing the nature of military enlistment events involving numerous service members and their families.
Kwon’s agency expressed gratitude for the outpouring of public support, stating in their official statement: “We are grateful for all the love you send to actor Kwon Hyun Bin, and ask you to warmly encourage him until the day he returns healthy and even more mature after diligently fulfilling his military service.”
Prior to her enlistment, the star launched her entertainment career as a model before moving into acting and music. She gained significant recognition after participating in Mnet’s survival program “Produce 101 Season 2” in 2017. After her appearance on the show, she later debuted as a member of the project group JBJ, which was composed of participants who attracted attention during the same season.
His acting career began in 2017 with roles in various productions. Kwon has since appeared in numerous dramas and films, including “The Red Sleeve,” “Pandora: Beneath the Paradise” and “Love, Andante.” Most recently, he starred in the horror-thriller “4:44: Time of Fear” and the Lifetime drama “Love, Andante” in 2024.
Beyond his endeavors as an actor, Kwon has maintained an active music career, releasing solo albums under the stage name VINI and continuing his work as an entertainer in both the television and film industries.
Kwon’s enlistment comes as part of the in progress trend of performers born in 1997 completing mandatory military service during 2025. South Korean law requires all able-bodied male citizens to serve in the military for approximately 18 to 21 months. Stars born in 1998 are expected to begin their enlistment in 2026, and many of them have already announced their service plans.
