“Nam Joo-hyuk’s Post-Military Transformation Shocks Fans at Paris Fashion Week” – Serving Looks After Serving the Country

South Korean actor Nam Joo-hyuk has taken the internet by storm following the release of his stunning photos from the Dior Spring/Summer 2025 showcase at Paris Fashion Week. The star of Twenty-Five Twenty-One was officially discharged from military service on September 19, 2024, after fulfilling 18 months of obligatory duty.

At the show, Nam Joo-hyuk was seen wearing a stylish beige V-neck buttoned shirt paired flawlessly with grey trousers. He also shared these captivating images on his personal Instagram account, igniting a fervent online reaction from his fans. Many admirers were quick to point out his impressive muscular physique post-military service.

One enthusiastic fan commented on X,

“serving face right after serving the country”

Fans went on to highlight his remarkable physique and commended him for his impressive muscle gains.

“whatever they feed male actors in the army is insane. they come back looking sooooo good,”one fan wrote.

“They need to put him in a kdrama immediately. Thnx, management,”another fan commented.

“Serving face card, body, visuals, everything (all after serving the country) JooHyuk the man you are!!!”added another fan emphasized.

In addition, fans pointed out how quickly he became “booked and busy”following his discharge.

“man just jumped on a plane the moment he got out of the military,”a fan noted wrote.

“his insta post was actually surprising to me bcs how he was discharged from the military just 3-4 days ago and now he is here. booked and busy,”another fan added.

“not even a week since he’s out and bro already got jobs,”remarked yet another fan wrote.

More About South Korean Actor/Model Nam Joo-hyuk

Nam Joo-hyuk co-starred in the hit tvN/Netflix drama Twenty-Five Twenty-One alongside Kim Tae-ri. The series premiered in February 2022, telling the love story of a man and woman amid the challenges of the 1998 IMF crisis.

Following that role, he appeared in the Disney+ series Vigilante, portraying a police academy student fighting crime under the guise of a vigilante.

As reported by SPOTV News in June 2024, Nam Joo-hyuk is contemplating an upcoming dark fantasy drama titled Donggung, where he would star opposite Roh Yoon-seo. According to KBIZoom, he has been offered the role of Goo Cheon, a proud ghost slayer capable of transforming into a ghost and vanquishing other spirits with his sword.

Nam Joo-hyuk enlisted at the Nonsan Army Training Center in Chungnam on March 20, 2023. He completed five weeks of basic military training as a platoon leader trainee before being assigned to the 32nd Division Military Police.

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