1 Year Anniversary of Discharge

Im Ju Hwan on the day of discharge

Im Joo-hwan completes National Service

Actor Im Joo-hwan has completed his military service.

Im returned to fans on the 16th from the Yongsan National Defense Agency in Seoul.

Despite his heart illnesses, Im admitted to the army in May two years ago and was also admitted to the military hospital during his service time while training. He was chosen as a star soldier in February, 2012 and served his duties in the National Defense Publications Agency.

He said, "The girl group 4 Minute did me a lot of good. Jeong Ji-hoon ("Rai"n) wear his helmet even when he is sleeping" and more.

Im Joo-hwan said, "I have been waiting for the day I start acting again".

Im Joo-hwan is popular for his movies, "A Millionaire's First Love", "A Frozen Flower", "Suicide Forecast" and more.

Source : star.moneytoday.co.kr... ( English )

Credit: Hancinema

Sohyun thanks actor Lim Joo Hwan for naming 4minute as his favorite girl group

Actor Lim Joo Hwan was discharged from the military today and to commemorate the occasion, he held an event at the Yongsan-dong military base to reveal his thoughts and answer questions from the press.

One question he was asked was if there was a favorite girl group he had in mind, who had kept him going during the tough 2 years of service.

Lim Joo Hwan didn’t hesitate in answering, as he immediately remarked, “As I’ve mentioned often times before, it is 4minute.” He then added, “These days, I’m on the verge of moving onto SISTAR, but even then, it is still 4minute for me,” bringing laughs.

Hearing of his continuous support of her group, 4minute’s Sohyun showed her appreciation through Twitter, writing, “Wow~ Lim Joo Hwan-nim Thank you. We congratulate you on your discharge, and are happy that we were of strength to you. Salute.”

Welcome back Lim Joo Hwan!

Source: http://www.ohkpop.com

4Minute’s Kwon So Hyun appears happy at Im Joo Hwan’s remark

The girl group 4Minute’s Kwon So Hyun gave a warm response to Im Joo Hwan’s comment after being discharged from the Army.

On February 16, Kwon tweeted, “Wow~ Thank you Mr. Im Joo Wan. Congratulations on your discharge and we’re happy that we could encourage you at times. Salute!”

Early on the same day, Im had a discharge ceremony from the Ministry of National Defense located in Yongsan-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul. He said, “I often said it on the radio that it was 4Minute that had been great support to us. We’re slowly moving on to Sistar, but still, I stick with 4Minute. I also thank my fans for waiting for me for 21 months.”

Netizens who heard the news reacted: “Congratulations on your discharge, Im Joo Wan.” “Kwon So Hyun looks cute.” “4Minute must be happy.” “It seems many celebrities are fans of 4Minute.” “Looking forward to your further activities on TV.”

Source: http://www.ohkpop.com

Im Joo-hwan released from military service

Im Joo-hwan is back! Granted he’s not in a new project just yet, but he has just completed his two-year service in the military. He was discharged on February 16, after having enlisted in May 2011, and is now back among our civilian ranks.

If you don’t remember much about Im Joo-hwan, it’s probably because he had a bit of a late start in his career and was just hitting his stride when army duty called. He had some minor roles in earlier dramas (A Love to Kill in 2005, Snow Queen in 2006), then acted in the 2008 ero-sageuk Frozen Flower. He played Kim Bum’s hyung in Boys Before Flowers the next year, and then really made his presence known (sorta) with 2009′s quirky comedic sageuk Tamra the Island.

Im Joo Hwan in HIM Magazine and Prepares for His Discharge this Week

While he may not be an A-lister in Korea, he’ll forever have my love and goodwill after Im Joo Hwan delivered a career-making performance as the exiled Joseon nobleman Park Kyu in the underrated Tamra the Island. It’s weird how I’ve watched so many In Joo Hwan performances because I was checking out the movie or drama for someone else, and he always makes me sit up and notice him. In Snow Queen, despite scruffy math genuis-turned-boxer Hyun Bin brooding his way into redefining sexiness all-around, Im Joo Hwan held his own as a prickly doctor who was smart and decent. He was also one of the many flower boy warriors in A Frozen Flower. He’s been off serving in the military for the past two years, leaving even before his finished drama What’s Up started airing. He has such a baby face I was surprised he was close to the age limit for service. Im Joo Hwan gets released this week on the 16th of February and I’ve got my eyes firmly focused on his next steps. Will Korea give this talented guy a break with the right project? I think he’s phenomenal in sageuks and I wish he got released earlier and could have joined either Jang Ok Jung, Live in Love, or even the fantasy Gu Family Book. There is also the sageuk The Unauthorized Biography of Admiral Lee Soon Shin with Uhm Tae Woong, or even the still planning stages Sword and Flower, which isn’t a sageuk but still a period drama. Not to mention Goddess of Fire Jeongji, about the life of the first female pottery maker in Joseon, which has been courting Moon Geun Young for ages but after she just wrapped Cheongdamdong Alice I doubt she’ll jump back into another drama. I’m getting way to excited to cast this boy in something. To welcome back In Joo Hwan, enjoy some recent pictures of him in HIM Magazine (the official military magazine) posing prettily and hosting a military event.

Ju Hwan in the military (10/2012)

Ju Hwan in Military Cultural HIM vol18 - 10/2012

Im Joo Hwan and other soldiers send off Park Hyo Shin From Army Service

Singer and Ballad Prince Park Hyo-shin has finished his military service after a year and 10 months. Ju Hwan, Kim Jae Wook and other soldiers gathered to send off him from army service.

Im Ju Hwan - At The 9th Comradeship Marathon (15/09/2012)

Ju Hwan and other artist attended The 9th Comradeship Marathon celebrated for sodiers at Seoul Yeouido Hangang Park on September 15th.

A cute group photo for army colleagues Rain, Im Joo Hwan, and Kim Jae Wook

Hee. Hee hee hee hee. HOMG laughing my head off forever at the cuteness here. In the army all enlisted men are equal, but clearly some are still prettier than others. The current crop of enlisted Korean actors include some of my favorites like Kim Jae Wook and Im Joo Hwan, so it was to my absolute delight to see the two of them posing for a picture together. A closer look reveals the other two pretty boys sandwiched between them to be none other than Rain and Park Hyo Shin. That's quite a collection of star power on one couch, even if they are all wearing the same army fatigues and sporting the same buzz cut. Notice all four of them have intertwined arms? Yeah, they clearly want to kill us with the cute. All four of these guys are in the Army Entertainment Unit, which most entertainers enlist in since its their professional bread and butter plus relatively lighter on the physical work load. I have no problems with that, though I do get annoyed when I see the government using them for really obvious months to over a year left in their service, so we need to savor this glimpse of them since it's relatively few and far between. I feel like Im Joo Hwan hasn't been in the army that long due to watching What's up? , before remembering that he filmed it before he enlisted and the drama broadcast after he left for military service. Both Kim Jae Wook and Rain had lackluster dramas under their belts right before their enlistment, so hope all three pick great projects whatever it is when they return. Looking good, fellas!

Credit: koalasplayground.com

Dema - Soldiers message_Korea Defense Daily Comrade Marathon

From Star

According to the Defense Media Agency, Rain will hold an event concert at 'The 9th Korea Defense Daily Comrade Marathon' on September 15 in Seoul.

Im Joo Hwan, Kim Jae Wook, Yoo Gun, Untouchable's D.Action and Sleepy, KCM, Mate's Jung Joon Il, and Lee Jin Ho will appear at the event.

Ordinary people can attend/participate in the marathon and the application is due before August 20th.Three courses (half, 10 kilometers, and 5 kilometers) are prepared.

Kim Ji Hoon and Im Joo Hwan Gather to Send off Mithra Jin From Army Service

From Koala

While discussing the characterization of the yangban du jour Kim Boong Do got me thinking of the perfect yangban to end all perfect yangban’s Park Kyu, which of course led to a desire to rewatchTamra the Island, and then segued into missing Im Joo Hwan who is in the army, and finally a reminder that my beloved Kim Ji Hoon is almost scheduled to be released this Summer. Whew, that was a long sentence. Anyways, recently Mithra Jin of Epik High was released from his military service and to send him off, his army buddies which included Kim Ji Hoon and Im Joo Hwan all gathered for a round of hugs and fare thee wells. I know I shouldn’t be greedy since Lee Jun Ki has been returned to me already, but it doesn’t hurt to pray for the drama gods to return both the adorable Im Joo Hwan and the sizzling Kim Ji Hoon back into my embrace. Have some recent cute pics of them if you miss them as much as I do.

Im Joo Hwan Fails to Make the Cut as IT Agent in Army PR Division

Im Joo Hwan, who recently transferred to the PR division of the Defense Media Agency (DEMA) as an IT agent, revealed that he was passed over in the selection process.

On March 21, Im was asked for his reason for joining the PR division during an interview with DEMA blog ‘Harmony’. 
He replied, “At first, I was assigned as an IT agent. However, I didn’t make the cut because of my English proficiency and age.”

Im added, “I wanted to serve as an IT agent to make myself more useful while serving in the army. I signed up after getting the approval of my parents but ended up not making the cut.”
During the interview, Im also shared his thoughts after joining the army. He revealed, “During our boot camp, I remember eating while sitting down in a single file. Even though we were starving, we had to eat slowly and say ‘Thank you for the food. We are grateful to our country and its citizens who have prepared this food, as well as our brothers-in-arms.’ That was when I came to the realization that I was, indeed, a soldier.”

'Heart trouble' Im Joo-hwan stationed at TI&E

Actor Im Joo-hwan was admitted to military in May and suffered from heart trouble and is now stationed at TI&E.

Ju Hwan in the military hospital for 'heart problems'

It seems that Im Ju Hwan has been in the hospital for 3 months due to heart problems since his admittance into the army. However, he's not considering early discharge from the army.

Im Ju Hwan - the enlistment day

Im Ju Hwan reported for his two-year mandatory military service on May 17. He met with reporters and fans to say goodbye outside the gates of the Nonsan training camp in South Chungcheong Province. He wore a black jacket and cap, but he doffed the cap to display his new military haircut.

Ju Hwan enlists for the military

On May 16th, Im Ju Hwan left one last message for his fans before his military enlistment today.
Through his Twitter, he wrote, “In 12 hours, I’ll be enlisting in the army. I’m so sorry towards everyone I won’t be able to see, and I’m thankful for the fans who love me. The day after my enlistment is my birthday, and I feel like this will be an opportunity for me to start fresh. Anyway, I’d like to say goodbye to everyone. Please be healthy!”

In response, fans commented, “Thank you for leaving a message”, “By the time you come back, ‘What’s Up’ will have hit jackpot and you will be worth billions”, and “I’ll wait for you while watching ‘What’s Up.’”

After five weeks of basic training, he’ll be serving as an active duty soldier for the next 21 months. His drama, “What’s Up“, is currently waiting to go on air.

Credit: http://www.allkpop.com/2011/05/actor-im-joo-hwan-enlists-for-the-army