The COMPLETE Reason Actor Park Bo Gum Became a BARBER During Military Service + His UPDATED Discharge Date

“Love in the Moonlight” and “Record of Youth” actor Park Bo Gum has OFFICIALLY become a Barber during his military service. So what happened, and when is Park Bo Gum updated discharge date from the military? Here’s the complete information for you.

Actor Park Bo Gum Receives Official License as Barber During Military Service + Discharge Date

There is nothing definite in life. That is why even when their life has clearly panned out in front of them, most people prefer to have one or two backup plans just in case everything goes sideways. And in the case of actor Park Bo Gum today, he has at least one more backup plan in his life, for he has officially become a barber during military service.

On February 2, a Korean navy official shared that actor Park Bo Gum officially became a Barber after receiving a license in December 2021. He has passed the National Technical Qualification Examination test to become a skilled technician for the barber occupation.

Actor Park Bo Gum in Military Cooking Show. | Twitter.

Why Did He Choose to Become A Barber?

Furthermore, according to a military source, it has been in Park Bo Gum’s interest to become a skilled technician. That is why he dedicated his personal time preparing for the test and training wholeheartedly.

Actor Park Bo Gum in now serving for his military enlistment. | Twitter.

Park Bo Gum Has Been A Naval Officer Until His Military Discharge

Also, Park Bo Gum is serving as a naval sergeant at Gyeryongdae in the South Chungcheong Province. During his military service, actor Park Bo Gum participated in a Barber examination at the Naval Education & Training Command in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province.

An Encouragement from The Military

Now, you may be wondering how it was possible for the prominent actor, Park Bo Gum, to become a Barber in his military service. According to a source from the military, it has always been the military’s intention to encourage their soldiers to get certifications for self-development purposes.

“The military has always encouraged soldiers to obtain certification for either their self-development or for after their military discharge. Therefore, we prepare systems and conditions for this. Along with Sergeant Park, many soldiers are getting their certificates in the military.”
A Military Source.

Actor Park Bo Gum Military Discharge Date Will Be VERY SOON!

Finally, the official military discharge date of actor Park Bo Gum is indeed on April 30. However, during his enlistment, apparently, the actor has yet been able to use any of his vacation days because of the pandemic. Therefore, Park Bo Gum will possibly have an earlier discharge date next month, when he’s having his vacation.

So, can you wait a while longer for Park Bo Gum? We certainly will!