Rowoon Opens Up About Enlistment and Farewell Project 'The Murky Stream' — 'I'll Keep Acting When I Return'

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Actor Rowoon has expressed warm comments on finishing his recent project, "The Murky Stream", announcing it as his last project before joining the military.

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Following Xports News, Rowoon expressed his gratitude via a statement from his agency, FNC Entertainment, on October 20. Speaking about his experience, the actor stated, "I was honored to be a part of "The Murky Stream" before I enlisted in the military. "The Murky Stream" is a work that gave me a lot of courage and confidence in my acting career. I was happy to be able to create a great work with great colleagues."

He also thanked the viewers who watched the drama during its run. "I would like to sincerely thank the viewers who watched "The Murky Stream" so far. I hope you won't forget 'Turbulent Flow' and will remember it for a long time," Rowoon expressed. "I plan to continue acting diligently even after completing my military service, so please look forward to it in the future."

In Disney+ original series "The Murky Stream", Rowoon played the demanding role of Jang Si-yul, giving what critics have said was one of his strongest acting transformations since debut. He was able to portray Si-yul's emotional process—from a regular worker to a man calloused by situation and ethical struggle—demonstrating his keen knowledge of character growth.

Based on Xports News, Rowoon did most of his own action scenes, reflecting strong commitment to the role and demonstrating his improvement as a multifaceted actor. Fans commended him for his performance for its intensity and emotional depth, cementing himself as a "reliable actor" able to head complicated stories.

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With "The Murky Stream" having concluded a chapter before joining the military, excitement is building for what Rowoon will contribute to upcoming projects upon his return from the military. Fans have already been rallying on social media, numerous fans penning words of encouragement and promising to wait for his return.

The series is now streaming on Disney+ and is a final chance to see Rowoon prior to his upcoming hiatus from the dramas.

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