On April 23, Big Planet Made Entertainment made an announcement, “Ha Sung Woon has dutifully wrapped up his military service as an active-duty soldier today and has been discharged with the rank of corporal.”

The label also posted a photo of his discharge. In the snapshot, Ha Sung Woon is seen standing in front of a base in Cheorwon, Gangwon Province, donned in his military uniform and holding a bouquet of flowers.

Reflecting on his service, Ha Sung Woon shared, “It was an experience I’ll never forget. I learned and experienced so much during this precious time. I’m deeply thankful to the comrades who served with me.”

He also took a moment to express gratitude to his fans, adding, “To my cherished ‘Haneul’ (fandom name), who has supported and waited for me for such a long period, I sincerely thank you.”

Having debuted as a versatile artist in 2014, Ha Sung Woon earned recognition through his group activities with ‘Hotshot’ and ‘Wanna One.’

He has also launched seven mini-albums as a solo artist throughout his music career.

Interestingly, he kept in touch with his fans even during his military service. Last February, he released a digital single titled ‘Snowy Stars’ to celebrate his fandom’s anniversary.

His agency voiced high hopes for the singer’s future endeavors, stating, “As Ha Sung Woon marks his 5th solo debut anniversary, we look forward to him continuing to grow and live up to the expectations of his fans.”

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Actor Chun Jung Myung has opened up about a devastating betrayal by his former manager, who swindled tens of billions of won from his family. The former manager, who had been trusted like family, is now serving prison time for his actions.

In the December 8 episode of SBS’s My Little Old Boy, Chun Jung Myung shared the shocking details of his financial fraud ordeal with fellow cast members Lee Sang Min and Kim Heechul.

He explained, "I was financially defrauded by the manager I had worked with for 16 years since my debut. He forged documents to steal money and even caused huge financial losses for my parents."

A close source confirmed on December 9, "The manager mentioned on the show ultimately couldn’t repay the damages and is now serving his prison sentence for fraud."

The source also revealed that Chun Jung Myung suffered losses in the tens of billions of won. The emotional toll was severe, leading to social anxiety, and he even considered retiring from the entertainment industry due to the devastating betrayal.

Chun Jung Myung debuted in 1999 with the drama School 2 and became a household name with roles in Beijing, My Love, Fashion 70s, and What's Up Fox? However, after his role in the 2019 drama Urban Cops: KCSI, he suddenly disappeared from the spotlight, sparking concerns from fans.

An entertainment agency CEO weighed in, saying, "Celebrities, especially those with limited real-world experience, are vulnerable to scams because of their public status. Some get trapped and lose vast amounts of money after being used as figureheads."

An entertainment law expert added, "Fraud cases are tricky because proving the intent to steal is difficult. If someone makes an enticing offer, always ask, ‘Why me and not them?’ Skepticism is key."

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