On November 4, Kim Woo Seok bid a heartfelt farewell to his fans as he prepared to begin his mandatory military service.

Ahead of his enlistment, Kim Woo Seok shared a series of photos on social media, showcasing his new buzz cut, which is a symbolic gesture for many enlisting Korean celebrities. The photos quickly gained traction online, with fans pouring out messages of support, admiration, and well wishes for the singer-actor.

Kim Woo Seok's fresh look sparked a conversation online as Korean netizens marveled at his handsome visuals despite cutting off his hair.

Korean netizens commented:

"Wow, this is the best-looking buzz cut I’ve ever seen."

"A good-looking person even makes a buzz cut look pretty."

"As expected from someone handsome, wow..."

"Why does he look so innocent, lol."

"Wow, he really is handsome."

"I didn’t know a buzz cut could look this nice..."

"This is probably the cutest, most innocent buzz cut I’ve ever seen, lol."

"Have a good service, pretty boy..."

"Wow, as expected, he’s so handsome."

"Whoa, a handsome buzz cut is rare... he really looks so bright."

"I knew he was good-looking, but he still looks great even with a buzz cut..."

"Wow, I never imagined this... he really does look handsome with a buzz cut."

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