South Korean actor Shin Seung-ho will not be serving his mandatory military duty. He has been granted an exemption due to a serious knee injury. The exemption was related to a health issue that occurred a few years ago and was treated with surgery. The news of his exemption came to light on June 18 through local media reports. According to a report by TenAsia, Shin Seung-ho was diagnosed with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in 2021. He later underwent surgery to repair the torn ligament. His military exemption was finalised towards the end of that year. Following the report, his agency, KINGKONG by STARSHIP, also confirmed the development. “In 2021, Shin Seung-ho sustained an ACL rupture during personal activities, underwent surgery, and was subsequently exempted from military service,” it said in a statement as quoted by Soompi. Shin Seung-ho began his career in a completely different field before transitioning into acting. For 11 years, he played soccer and trained in the sport. He later retired from football and chose a different path. In 2016, he entered the entertainment world as a model. His acting career began in 2018 with the popular web drama A-Teen. Since then, he has taken on a variety of roles in different genres. He was part of several well-known shows, which included Do You Like Brahms?, D.P., Alchemy of Souls and Weak Hero Class 1. He is currently seen on the tvN variety show Handsome Guys. The show also stars Cha Tae Hyun, Kim Dong Hyun, Lee Yi Kyung and Oh Sang Wook. In the series, the cast travels across South Korea and explores different regions. They search for unique local spots, hidden treasures and lesser-known experiences. The aim of the show is to highlight South Korea’s culture, natural beauty and the everyday lives of people in various areas. Next, Shin Seung-ho is set to return to the big screen with Omniscient Reader: The Prophet, directed by Kim Byung-woo. It is based on the famous webtoon Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint and serves as the first film in the multi-part series. Apart from Shin Seung-ho, the film will feature Ahn Hyo Seop, Lee Min-ho, Chae Soo-bin and Nana. BLACKPINK’s Jisoo will be seen in a special cameo role. Omniscient Reader: The Prophet will be released on July 23.