[OSEN=Kim Soo-hyung Reporter] Actor and singer Lee Joon-young personally announced his enlistment through a handwritten letter.

Lee shared a lengthy handwritten letter via his SNS on the 14th, informing fans of his upcoming military service.

In the letter, Lee wrote, “I’ve been pondering for months where to start this story, and after much deliberation, I finally decided to write this letter myself,” adding, “This is already my 10th revision.”

He continued, “I thought it would be better to share this news directly rather than through an article, so I decided to write this letter.” He then surprised fans by stating, “I never imagined I’d be the one to share this news. Yes! I will enlist on July 21st.”

Lee candidly shared, “Before knowing the exact enlistment date, I thought, ‘It’s no big deal. I’ll just go,’ but once I received the date, I found myself thinking deeply for the first time in a long while.” He also expressed his affection for fans, saying, “I’ve been deeply contemplating how to break this news to my mentors and fans.” He added, “Writing this letter word by word has somehow lightened my heart a bit.”

In his closing message, Lee stated, “I will return healthy and true to myself. Until the day we meet again, I sincerely hope everyone stays healthy and spends meaningful, happy times in their own ways.” He concluded with gratitude, “Thank you for always supporting and cheering for me.” Notably, the letter ended with a playful phrase, “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year X 2,” showcasing Lee’s characteristic wit.

Meanwhile, Lee is currently meeting viewers through the ongoing drama *Reborn Rookie* and is set to fulfill his military duty by enlisting on July 21st.