Famous Actor Reveals New Career Path During Military Service

Lee Jae Wook is shocking fans by debuting as a singer—while still serving in the military.

The actor, currently starring in the Disney+ K-Drama Doctor On The Edge, is dropping his first single titled “Shadow.”

His agency announced the move on June 10 (KST), revealing the track was co-produced by 2AM’s Lim Seul Ong.

“Shadow” is about being unable to move on from the lingering traces of past loss—heavy emotions Lee Jae Wook apparently wanted to share with fans as a gift during his military service.

Here’s the kicker—Lee enlisted for active duty on May 18 (KST), a month before this news dropped. He filmed Doctor On The Edge before enlisting and prepared the song ahead of time.

Fans are split. Some are confused by this unexpected career pivot mid-enlistment, others are cracking jokes and showing love.

“가수가되어 카리나 너를 다시 만나러갈게ㅡ”
— Twitter user @choconeunga

“I’ll become a singer and find my way to you again, Karina.”

“everybody loses their idols to acting industry and here i’m losing my actor to singing industry”
— Twitter user @avmelias

“수요가 있어….?”
— Twitter user @thesoohaa

“Is there a demand for this?”

“oh let’s go Lee Jae Wook gasunim~!!”
— Twitter user @detii0730

Lee Jae Wook’s singing career is off to a surprising start—especially from inside the military. Fans will have to wait and see how this new chapter unfolds.