Lee Jun-young's character surprises even his fellow trainees: selling Pokémon cards on Karrot Market

Recent updates from the training center of actor Lee Jun-young, who enlisted in the Army on the 21st of last month, have been released. On the 9th, photos and eyewitness accounts of Lee Jun-young at the training center began spreading across various online communities and social media platforms. In the released photos, Lee Jun-young is seen in military uniform, looking at the camera alongside his fellow trainees. Even with his hair cropped short, his distinct facial features remain prominent. His bright smile and playful pose, with both hands placed on his head, convey a sense of ease rather than tension.

Rather than being conscious of his special status as a celebrity, Lee Jun-young appears to be adapting quickly, living alongside the other trainees. The photos capture him mingling naturally with his peers.

Eyewitness accounts pour in: "He was much kinder than I ever imagined"

Testimonies from netizens who have experienced life at the training center have also emerged. One netizen posted that her older brother is training at the same center as Lee Jun-young. She shared, "I ran into Lee Jun-young many times, and they say he was truly much, much kinder than anyone could imagine." She added specific details, saying, "He was exactly as he appeared in videos—a person with truly great character," and "He walked around with a beaming smile every time he met people." The netizen concluded with words of support, wishing him a safe military service.

While eyewitness accounts regarding a celebrity's true personality often vary, in this case, reports suggest that his real-life persona is not much different from the image he presented on screen.

Pokémon card secondhand trade spotted near Konkuk University Star City

Lee Jun-young's human side was also confirmed outside the training center. A story from a netizen who reportedly spotted Lee Jun-young near Konkuk University Star City in Seoul before his enlistment has garnered attention. While admiring that his real-life appearance was even more striking, the netizen described the situation as follows: "He was very seriously engaged in a secondhand Pokémon card trade on Karrot Market."

For those expecting the glamorous daily life of a top star, this was an unexpected scene. While he transforms into an actor to portray intense characters in front of the camera, he revealed himself to be an ordinary young man deeply immersed in a secondhand transaction that anyone might have experienced.

A filmography spanning from U-KISS debut to 'Four Hands'

Lee Jun-young debuted in 2014 as a member of the group U-KISS. He began his Bon-gyeok-jeok-in acting career through the 2017 tvN drama ' البحث عن المنتقمين في بوآم دونغ' ( البحث عن المنتقمين في بوآم دونغ / البحث عن المنتقمين في بوآم دونغ / Search: Buam-dong Avengers), and has since made his presence felt in various works such as 'D.P.', 'Mask Girl', 'Weak Hero Class 2', and 'When Life Gives You Tangerines'.

At the time of his enlistment, he left a message for his fans: "I will go and return healthily. See you the winter after next. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in advance." Although direct activities will be difficult for the time being due to his military service, the new tvN Saturday-Sunday drama 'Four Hands', which he completed filming before enlistment, is scheduled to premiere on the 29th. Lee Jun-young has signaled his return for the winter after next.