South Korean actor and rapper Kim Min Jae has begun his mandatory military service. 

Nyam Nyam Entertainment, Kim’s agency, updated fans on Monday, September 18, with photos from the actor’s enlistment. 

“Please send warm support to Kim Min Jae who will return in good health after dutifully carrying out his military service,” the agency. 

On his Instagram stories, the actor also shared a photo of the har he cut off for his buzz cut. “I will return in good health,” he promised his supporters. 

Meanwhile, Hwang Bo Ra, Kim’s co-star in Dali and Cocky Star, also marked the start of his enlistment. She shared a screenshot of her video call with the actor, and penned a letter for Kim. 

“I met him through a project, but he’s a younger brother I feel affectionate for,” she said. Additionally, she revealed that Kim’s set to finish his mandatory service by March 2025. 

To end her post, she made Kim a promise: “After you return, let’s sweep the Korean film industry.” 

The career of Kim Min Jae 

In early September, Kim informed his fans about his enlistment plans through a letter. 

“I am heading into the army band, and the thought of not seeing you all for a while fills me with sadness and regret,” the Dr. Romantic star said then. 

Despite some negative emotions, Kim shared that he can’t help but look forward to the new experiences that his military life will bring him. 

In 2014, Kim made his acting debut in the joint South Korean-Vietnamese drama Forever Young. In 2016, the 26-year-old’s acting career began to bloom with his special appearance as a young king in the hit drama series Goblin.

Since then, he established himself as an exceptional actor and is now well-loved for his roles in Dr. Romantic, Do You Like Brahms?, Tempted, Poong: the Joseon Psychiatrist, Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency, among others. 

Earlier in 2023, Kim announced that Dr. Romantic 3 would be his last project for the time being.

Apart from his successful career as an actor, Kim Min Jae is also a talented rapper who goes by his stage name Real.be. He trained as an idol for four years before becoming an actor.  

Featured image: Kim Min Jae updates fans with new photo. Credit: Instagram/Kim Min Jae