Actor Son Suk Ku has shared an unexpected story from his military service, revealing that he was so determined to serve in Iraq that he secretly applied for deployment without informing his parents.
The actor opened up about his past during the October 23 episode of SBS's variety show Whatever You Wish, Secretary Jin, also known as Secretary Jin, where he discussed experiences that shaped his life before becoming a successful actor.
During the show, Son Suk Ku spoke publicly about his military service in South Korea, including his experiences adjusting to military life after spending much of his earlier years surrounded by American culture.
One of the most surprising revelations was his decision to volunteer for military deployment to Iraq.
According to the show's preview, Son Suk Ku strongly wanted to be sent overseas and went as far as submitting his application without his parents' knowledge.
His unexpected decision reportedly surprised the show's cast members, who were curious about why he had been so determined to experience military service in Iraq.
The actor also discussed another major turning point in his life, revealing that he once seriously considered giving up acting.
Son Suk Ku, who began his acting career at the relatively late age of 35, admitted, "I was going to quit acting."
He explained that just as he was preparing to walk away from the profession, he encountered a project and someone who helped change the direction of his career.
Although he faced uncertainty before establishing himself in the entertainment industry, those experiences eventually became part of his journey as an actor.
During the episode, Son Suk Ku also visited an arcade with the show's cast members, where he showed his competitive side through basketball and shooting games.
His shooting ability was also highlighted, with the program connecting his skills to his military deployment experience.
From secretly volunteering to serve in Iraq to nearly giving up his acting career, Son Suk Ku's appearance on Secretary Jin offers viewers a closer look at the unexpected decisions and personal challenges that shaped his life before fame.
