Top K-Drama Star Confirms Military Enlistment In Korea’s Most Elite, Competitive Army Unit

Actor Yeo Jin Goo will begin his mandatory military service this December.

On November 3, Yeo Jin Goo’s agency announced the news. What impressed many was the base that he was assigned to. Yeo Jin Goo was selected to serve in the KATUSA, one of the most prestigious units. One needs to pass an English test to get in, and the competition rate is 6:1 given how desirable the position is. Those who serve in the KATUSA are able to clock in and out of work daily, unlike other bases, making it one of the most coveted positions for serving.

“Hello, this is an announcement regarding actor Yeo Jin Goo’s military service. Actor Yeo Jin Goo has been selected to serve in the KATUSA (Korean Augmentation to the United States Army) and will begin his service on Monday, December 15, for approximately one year and six months. As the training camp entrance ceremony is a private event attended by soldiers and their families, the specific location and time will not be disclosed. We respectfully request that no visits to the site be made on that day. We are always grateful for the love and support you have shown for Yeo Jin Goo, and we ask for your continued encouragement until the day he completes his service safely and returns more mature and grounded.”

Netizens were extremely impressed by his acceptance.

• Wow, how did he get in? Although he’s probably qualified, it’s also by balloting, so it’s luck too.
• Gasp, come back safe!
• Wow.
• Oh, KATUSA. Wow.
• Wow, KATUSA. How cool of him. Seems like he consistently studied too.

KATUSA is not only one of the most desirable positions to serve in, it is also one of the hardest to get in! KATUSA soldiers work alongside American soldiers and dignitaries, often acting as aides and translators. Congratulations to Yeo Jin Goo on the achievement.