{
  "id": 19624268,
  "title": "Yeo Jin-goo surprises fans with bulked-up physique in military uniform",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/yeo-jin-goo-surprises-fans-with-bulked-up-physique-in-military-uniform-19624268",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T08:37:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20261112/yeo-jin-goo-surprises-fans-with-bulked-up-physique-in-military-uniform"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nearly 11 months after enlisting in the military, actor Yeo Jin-goo has surprised fans with a noticeably more muscular physique while in uniform. Photos of Yeo during his military service surfaced online following U.S. Judge Kirsten Brunson's attendance as a judge at the 26th Korean Military English Speaking Competition held at Camp Humphreys, a major U.S. military base in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province. Brunson, who met Yeo, who served as the event's host, expressed her admiration for the actor, citing his performances in the dramas \"The Crowned Clown\" and \"Hotel Del Luna.\" The images reveal Yeo wearing a military uniform and combat cap, his broader shoulders and bulked-up appearance standing out in contrast to his pre-enlistment look. Sporting a wide smile, Yeo appeared in high spirits, his transformation evident to those familiar with his previous appearances.",
  "summary": "Actor Yeo Jin-goo has made a rare public appearance nearly 11 months after enlisting in the military, drawing attention with his noticeably more muscular physique. On Wednesday, photos of Yeo during his military service surfaced on online communities after U.S. Judge Kirsten Brunson shared them on LinkedIn. Brunson said she attended the 26th Korean Military English Speaking Competition as a judge…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}