Park Bo-gum is finally back!
The South Korean actor and singer has made his return from his mandatory military enlistment as part of the Navy Military Band last April 30, 2022. Warmly known to his fans as “Bogummy” and the “Nation’s Little Brother,” Park Bo-gum’s return to civilian life, activities, and return to the small screen have been highly anticipated.
Fans welcomed back “Bogummy” with “open arms” all over social media.
PARK BOGUM IS REALLY BACK!!! 🫡 pic.twitter.com/ppep7KeT2l
— kath | Leni-Kiko 2022 🌸 (@kdramatreats) April 30, 2022
Wow, Park Bogum is officially discharged. pic.twitter.com/fF7hF6mwT3
— wonpilates 🫡 (@wonpilatesx) April 30, 2022
WELCOME BACK, PARK BOGUM 😭🤍 pic.twitter.com/8yxz4eNESG
— daisy han (@kdramadaisy) April 30, 2022
Omg Park Bogum Came Home…. pic.twitter.com/tYOW56Mx3l
— ˘◡˘ (@_kvsmooches) May 4, 2022
I'm glad you come back with healthy to us,i miss you sooooooooooooo much😩❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️@BOGUMMY #WelcomeBackBOGUM#ParkBoGum #박보검 pic.twitter.com/sHO094F8vo
— بوقوم حُبي (@ilovebogumy) April 29, 2022
I have to always miss corporal park bogum, sergeant park bogum and barber Bogum.Congratulations for your Military discharge. 사랑해요 보검오빠💕@BOGUMMY#보검이와_오늘부터_원더랜드#welGUMback_BOGUMMY pic.twitter.com/tR9byXBsKC
— 🌿🌺ATM forbok🌺🌿 (@AyeTheingiMoe) April 29, 2022
#LeeSeunghoon liked the post about Park Bogum's return from the military
Caption: Bogum-ah, I waited too long♡@official_hoony_ are you also waiting Park Bogum?🤣🤣🤣🤣
🔗https://t.co/XpX4kv9Ki9#이승훈 #HOONY #SEUNGHOON pic.twitter.com/kQwhgGinSg
— ❦♡ca♡❦ (@seungy8ncaptain) May 3, 2022
Park Bo-gum first posted a photo of his final salute as a navy sergeant on social media, and later on uploaded a letter addressed to his fans on his official fan website, the “Bo Gum Welfare Department.” In the letter, he tells fans of his activities during the time he was in the military such as exercising, earning certifications for skills (he’s a certified hairdresser now, btw), reading, and focusing on himself.
He ended the letter saying, “I hope that you will be able to spend your days peacefully, smiling at the end of each day with a ‘Today was good.’ or ‘It was great!'”. Fans melted upon reading Park Bo-gum’s letter, and some Korean netizens commented that his words are warm and that he is good at writing.
It is said that many netizens are praising his writing skills, saying that his words are so warm and he is good at writing, as expected of Park Bogum
【theqoo】#Parkbogum pic.twitter.com/XxhjmJnivF— Snow (@Bgslovelyfan) April 30, 2022
Thanks for greeting us through your letter, glad you find more time to know yourself better and living a faithful and good ambassador of Him @BOGUMMY pic.twitter.com/iYrGk5BARe
— Ria (@Ria70096281) May 1, 2022
Dearest @BOGUMMY 💙
A bright & warm smile, warm words from a love letter, it all comes from a very warm & kind heart.. that's why you always look shining!
You always inspire me in goodness.
Thank You Dear..
Yes.. it was a good day
Good Night..#박보검 💫💚 pic.twitter.com/FGfkpGvI2y— ellisse * (@Ann_ellisse0612) April 30, 2022
a picture and a letter. thank you @BOGUMMY!🥰💗🥰💗🥰💗 pic.twitter.com/HWA4fsYse3
— badetski🐬 (@cookies_n_green) April 30, 2022
felt like reading a letter from a long lost friend. "how are you? it's been a while, I miss you so much, let's meet again?" 🥺😭
I'M NOT CRYING AT MY WORKPLACE, I'M NOT 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
— kay. | waiting for bogummy 😊 (@hitherekay) April 30, 2022
Prior to his military enlistment, his last role in a K-Drama was a model wanting to become an actor in Record of Youth. In this drama, he starred alongside Park So-dam and Kwon Soo-hyun.
Park Bo-gum’s first activity after his return is to host the 58th Baeksang Arts Awards, reuniting with popular actress/singer Suzy and comedian/comedy show host Shin Dong Yup. The 58th Baeksang Arts Awards show is set to happen on May 6, 2022 at 7:45 P.M. KST.
Welcome back, Park Bo-gum! We can’t wait to see you on our screens as the main lead again!
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