Actor Na In-woo remains silent on military exemption

Actor Na In-woo responds to questions on his navy exemption in the course of the press convention for MBC’s new drama „Motel California“ on the Golden Mouse Corridor in Mapo District, Seoul, Thursday. Yonhap

Actor Na In-woo has declined to elaborate on the explanations behind his navy exemption, saying that he „can’t disclose“ the main points.

On the press convention for the MBC sequence „Motel California“ held in Seoul on Thursday, Na apologized for private controversies overshadowing the drama, which premieres Friday.

“I wish to apologize to the drama staff, my seniors and colleagues,” he stated in response to questions on his exemption. “The primary article about this got here out throughout filming. I used to be caught off guard and knowledgeable after wrapping up the shoot. Given the sensitivity of the difficulty, I shortly determined to stay silent.”

He added that his resolution to remain silent was influenced by his public picture.

“I feel one of many causes individuals assist me is for my shiny and energetic persona. Irrespective of how painful or troublesome, I felt I couldn’t present that aspect. So, I attempted to emphasise a brighter picture.”

Nonetheless, Na stopped in need of offering particulars concerning the cause for his navy exemption.

“I can’t disclose the private causes or analysis behind it. I hope individuals will see me for who I’m.”

Final month, Na In-woo was granted a navy exemption. Beforehand categorised as a fourth-grade supplementary service member, he spent three years ready for a summons to function a social service agent, which by no means got here, in the end resulting in his exemption.

Though Na’s navy exemption was not unlawful, his and his company’s lack of clarification or clarification has fueled varied speculations.

The controversy deepened as Na has persistently demonstrated distinctive bodily power and athleticism in varied selection exhibits and dramas, prompting some to query why he obtained a fourth-grade classification.

This even led to a proper grievance being filed with the Army Manpower Administration by means of the nationwide petition system. The complainant highlighted Na’s muscular physique, glorious eyesight and lively participation in eight dramas and leisure exhibits from 2021 to 2024, questioning the idea for his navy exemption.

Actors Na In-woo and Lee Se-young pose in the course of the press convention for MBC’s drama „Motel California“ on the Golden Mouse Corridor in Seoul, Thursday. Yonhap

Beneath the Army Service Act, males graded 1 to three of their bodily exams should serve within the armed forces, whereas these graded 4 are assigned to supplementary service. Since October 2021, nonetheless, grade 4 people have had the choice to serve lively obligation in the event that they select.

„Motel California“ follows the romance between a girl raised in a rural motel and her old flame, whom she reunites with after 12 years. Actor Lee Se-young stars as Ji Kang-hee, an inside designer, whereas Na performs Cheon Yeon-soo, a veterinarian and her old flame, promising recent romantic chemistry.

This text, primarily based on a bit from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Instances, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Instances.