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Started: 2020/07/22
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2029/12/13
Jinyoung received much praise when he enlisted on May 25, 2028 as Staff Sergeant Han Jinyoung in the Marine Corps, a branch of service that is widely considered one of the toughest.
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Celebrities often receive flak for being embroiled in scandals in their enlistment years or joining service branches that have lighter duties. Jinyoung, on the other hand, went through training just like everyone else.
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He even received a special citation for being an exemplary soldier after being discharged on November 25, 2029.
"He may be a top star but he worked very hard without any special treatment or training. We are proud to give him this award for his faithful military service."
– Marine Corps Official
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A man who served with Jinyoung commended his hard work and dedication.
"Staff Sergeant Jinyoung was really the model soldier in our unit. He was an elite soldier. He received full marks in all the physical examinations.
We once did a 25 kilometer (about 15.53 miles) marathon with 1000 people, and he placed in the top 15. Most of the other people in the top 100 were professional athletes, but Staff Sergeant Jinyoung ranked among them. If you didn't know who he was you would have thought that he was Professional Athlete or a Career Soldier.
[He] did not use all of his vacation days before he was discharged. He likely had fewer vacation days than the average citizen. He even returned early on his days off to help train the new recruits. His commendable military life was an inspiration to all the other soldiers. "
– Jinyoung's fellow soldier
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In a KBS documentary about military training, Jinyoung mentioned the feeling of accomplishment that he received from his service.
I'm achieving things step by step with my fellow soldiers, and I feel good about myself. I'm also learning things about myself that I didn't know while training here. It's a very meaningful time for me.
– Jinyoung
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Rather than focusing on his achievements during his discharge interview, the star thanked his fans and close peers and acknowledged his growth.
"I made a promise that I would come out as a stronger person. I think I have been able to keep that promise."
– Jinyoung
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He further shared that he learned a lot through his time in the Marine Corps.
"You know the Marine Corps never lose ever. Perhaps due to my military obligations in such an organization, I can win the victory over myself."
– Jinyoung
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