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Actor Jo Byeong-gyu leaves 13-year agency and prepares for military service

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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Interview Named sources New plan
  • Actor Jo Byeong-gyu disclosed that he did not pass his application for the KATUSA program.
  • He said he plans to enter military service and is considering joining the Army after leaving his agency of 13 years.

Actor Jo Byeong-gyu has spoken about his plans to enlist after failing to qualify for the KATUSA program.

The actor discussed the issue in a video released on the YouTube channel One Mic on the 7th. The video was titled, “I am going to the army soon,” and featured a conversation with Jo after meeting him in Daehangno.

Jo is currently appearing before audiences in the play “Visit.” He also spoke candidly about his popularity and said he is considering service in the South Korean Army after his KATUSA application failed. The move comes as he leaves the agency that represented him for 13 years.

I am going to the army soon.

· Jo Byeong-gyuThe title of the YouTube video in which the actor discussed his military service plans.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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