Kwak Dong-yeon will begin his mandatory military service on August 25, 2026, with his agency The Black Label confirming he will enlist for active duty. The enlistment means he will skip participating in the new season of The Village Barber, while reportedly taking part in a 10th-anniversary special variety program for Love in the Moonlight or related projects. The Netflix drama East Palace, in which he played the crown prince, is noted as his final role before enlistment, and he is expected to be discharged around February 2028. Multiple outlets report the same enlistment date and emphasize that his departure will impact ongoing and upcoming TV productions. Ko Kyung-pyo is anticipated to join The Village Barber in his stead, as a result of Kwak’s enlistment. His career highlights include Love in the Moonlight, My ID is Gangnam Beauty, Vincenzo, and Queen of Tears, with recent appearances in The East Palace and other projects.