According to his agency Namoo Actors on December 3, Lee Jung Ha applied to the Marine Corps and was recently accepted. He will enter the Marine Corps Education and Training Group on January 26, 2026, undergo basic training, and serve for 18 months, with discharge expected on July 25, 2027.
The agency shared, “There will be no separate official event on enlistment day, as it will be a private occasion shared with many service members and their families. We kindly ask for your warm support until Lee Jung Ha returns, having grown through this experience.”
By volunteering for the Marines, Lee Jung Ha follows in the footsteps of fellow celebrities like Hyun Bin, Yoon Shi Yoon, Roy Kim, and Lee Chan Hyuk. Former Produce 101 contestant and actor Kwon Hyun Bin also enlisted in the Marines just last month.
Born in 1998, Lee made his debut in the 2017 web drama Heart Attack Warning. However, it was his breakout role as Kim Bong Seok in the 2023 Disney+ original series Moving that solidified his place in the public eye. With Season 2 of Moving already confirmed for production in 2026, his military commitment rules out his participation.
Currently, Lee is appearing in ENA’s drama Heroes Next Door, portraying Park Jeong Hwan, showcasing his versatility as an actor ahead of his enlistment.
Fans will surely miss Lee Jung Ha during his hiatus, but anticipation is already building for his post-military comeback with even more mature charm and talent.
Sources: nate
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