Singer and actor Rowoon (real name Kim Seok-woo)'s military enlistment has been unexpectedly postponed. Rowoon, who was originally scheduled to enlist on the 21st, received a re-examination (Grade 7) judgment during the Military Manpower Administration's enlistment judgment examination.

Rowoon's agency FNC Entertainment stated on the 17th, "Rowoon, who was scheduled to enlist as an active-duty soldier on July 21, received a re-examination (Grade 7) judgment during the enlistment judgment examination conducted by the Military Manpower Administration two weeks before enlistment starting from July of this year for all military service obligations."

The agency explained, "Rowoon has submitted an objection to the military service examination immediately and is scheduled to undergo re-examination in early August. Through this, he hopes to confirm that there are no issues with fulfilling his military obligations and to enlist as soon as possible," and added, "We will provide guidance as soon as a new enlistment date is confirmed."

Earlier, Rowoon was scheduled to enlist as an active-duty soldier on the 21st. During a recent solo fan meeting, he conveyed his last greetings to fans before enlistment, saying, "I feel like I am truly a happy person surrounded by your love and interest. It's unfortunate, but I will return soon. Thank you for being with me until now and please continue to be with me for the next 10 and 20 years."

This year, Rowoon received a judgment that he could not enlist in the military during the enlistment judgment examination conducted for active-duty soldiers, which unintentionally postponed his enlistment. Rowoon's side is quickly submitting an objection letter and hopes to enlist in August.

However, if the re-examination in August results in a judgment that he cannot enlist as an active-duty soldier, the situation becomes complicated. If he receives a judgment as a social service agent instead of military exemption, there is a possibility that the return plans he established before enlistment will be disrupted. In fact, if he had enlisted normally on the 21st, he would be discharged on January 20, 2027, but if he is judged as a social service agent or if his enlistment is postponed, the date will continue to be pushed back.

Meanwhile, Rowoon debuted in 2016 as part of the group SF9, and left the team in 2023 to pursue an acting career. Rowoon, who has appeared in productions such as "Extraordinary You," "Senior, Don't Put on That Lipstick," "Youth of May," "Tomorrow," "This Romance is Unpreventable," and "Wedding Battle," will meet viewers in the second half of this year through Disney+'s "The Murky Stream."

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