Despite it being a cold, rainy day, Joo Won visited the 'Joo Won Forest', planted by fans as a gift to the actor for his 6th anniversary since debut. In addition to showing fans around the forest and chatting about the weather, Joo Won addressed fans about his upcoming May enlistment, which was recently confirmed. 

"I will be enlisting on May 16," he said, "I don't know if I'll be able to greet you again before then... but it's okay. I will be going to the army, where all men born in South Korea must go. I will return after dedicating 2 years of my best effort in the army. Because I wanted to let you know about the enlistment in person, I am greeting you here from the 'Joowon Forest'." 

According to reports, in order for Joo Won to be able to attend the press conference for his upcoming, pre-filmed drama 'My Sassy Girl', SBS has decided to host the press conference on May 15, a day before Joo Won's enlistment date. The drama is set to air some time in May, but a specific date has yet to be announced.